Cemex announced its most recent investment in climate-friendly and zero-carbon cement company Terra CO2, carried out through its corporate venture capital (CVC) and open innovation unit, Cemex Ventures.
US based Terra CO2 produces supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and carbon-neutral cement that are scalable to meet the considerable demand, making decarbonised concrete a practical and affordable solution for the construction industry. Terra’s first product, OPUS SCM™, is an engineered SCM made from abundant and cost-effective silicate rock feedstock, capable of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 70 per cent when partially replacing clinker or other traditional cementitious products. The company’s second product is OPUS ZERO™, a 100 per cent cement replacement solution now in full concrete trials. The breakthrough company was granted additional support in 2024 by the US Department of Energy (DOE), for the deployment of its clean technology.
“Our path to carbon neutrality is stronger than ever. Terra CO2 has emerged as one of the most relevant technologies in today’s market for reducing the carbon footprint at a competitive cost, making it the ideal partner for Cemex,” said Alfredo Carrato, Investment and Open Innovation at Cemex Ventures. “We are thrilled to highlight the synergy with this high-potential Cleantech solution validated by key industry players, as we continue driving the revolution in construction and leading it toward a more sustainable future.”
"Having one of the world's leading cement producers invest in Terra CO2 validates our technology and its role in decarbonising the industry," said Bill Yearsley, CEO of Terra CO2. "Our approach has always been that to achieve decarbonisation of cement; we need to create solutions that work as seamlessly as possible within the existing industry infrastructure. We look forward to working alongside Cemex to integrate sustainable solutions that do not disrupt our industry."
