Rockpore has been awarded funding to design a circular aggregate enabling carbon capture and storage (CCS) as part of a carbon-negative geopolymer concrete. This innovation has the potential to transform the European structural concrete market, which is under increasing pressure to reduce CO₂ emissions and adopt circular materials. The construction sector is responsible for nearly 40% of global CO₂ emissions, and traditional cement-based concrete remains one of the largest contributors. Geopolymer concrete, combined with carbon-storing aggregates, offers a low-carbon, fully recyclable alternative that aligns with the EU Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan, and carbon neutrality targets for 2050.
By integrating Rockpore’s CLWAC into geopolymer concrete formulations, the industry can significantly lower embodied carbon, improve material efficiency, and enhance long-term durability. The ability to capture and store CO₂ within concrete structures provides a scalable, long-term solution for carbon sequestration, turning buildings and infrastructure into active climate mitigation assets. As regulatory frameworks tighten across Europe, demand for low-carbon, circular concrete solutions is expected to surge, creating new market opportunities for sustainable aggregates that support carbon-neutral construction.
Rockpore’s innovation in geopolymer concrete and CCS-enabled aggregates positions the company at the forefront of climate-positive construction materials, offering a transformative solution for the European market as it shifts towards sustainable, circular building practices.
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