Carbon Neutral Cement Global Market Report 2025

The carbon neutral cement market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.0 billion in 2024 to $3.43 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. Growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable building materials, increasing regulatory pressure for low-carbon construction, expanding infrastructure development in emerging economies, the growth of green building certification programs, and stronger corporate sustainability commitments.

The carbon neutral cement market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.86 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. Growth in the forecast period can be linked to increasing adoption of carbon-neutral cement technologies, rising investment in low-carbon cement manufacturing, expanding government incentives and subsidies for decarbonized construction, broader use of alternative binders in cement production, and growing awareness of embodied carbon in building materials. Major trends expected during the forecast period include advancements in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies within cement production; development of new low-carbon cement chemistries and binders; innovations in alkali-activated and geopolymer cement materials; progress in digital mix-design and process optimization for low-carbon cement; and research into circular economy practices and industrial by-product valorization in cement manufacturing.

The increasing adoption of green building certifications is expected to drive growth in the carbon neutral cement market. Carbon neutral cement refers to cement produced using technologies and materials that minimize or offset CO₂ emissions throughout its lifecycle, from raw material extraction to manufacturing and use. The goal is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through methods such as alternative binders, carbon capture, and the use of renewable energy or carbon offsets. Green building certifications are formal systems that assess and recognize buildings for meeting defined standards of sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental performance. The growing emphasis on environmental responsibility has led developers, construction companies, and organizations to increasingly pursue certifications to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable construction. Carbon neutral cement contributes to these certifications by lowering the carbon footprint of construction materials, improving energy efficiency, and supporting sustainability credits related to emissions reduction, resource efficiency, and environmental performance. For example, in July 2024, the Green Building Council reported that over 46,000 residential projects earned LEED certification, reflecting a nearly 5% increase in new registrations compared to 2023. This trend demonstrates how rising green building certifications are fueling demand for carbon neutral cement.

Key players in the carbon neutral cement market are developing advanced technologies such as clinker carbon capture to reduce CO₂ emissions during cement production. Clinker carbon capture involves capturing carbon dioxide released during clinker production, the main component of cement, preventing emissions from entering the atmosphere and significantly lowering the carbon footprint of concrete. In November 2023, Heidelberg Materials AG, a Germany-based building materials company, launched evoZero, the world’s first carbon-captured, net-zero cement. evoZero offers near-zero carbon emissions without compromising performance, providing builders with a reliable, environmentally friendly construction material that aligns with global sustainability goals.

In July 2025, CRH Plc., an Ireland-based building materials company, acquired Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion. This acquisition enables CRH Plc to secure long-term access to critical sustainable materials, expand national distribution and innovation capabilities, and position itself as a leader in next-generation low-carbon cement and concrete. Eco Material Technologies specializes in low-carbon cement alternatives, providing solutions that support sustainable infrastructure modernization in North America and drive growth in the sustainable construction market.

Major players in the carbon neutral cement market are Holcim Ltd., Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., Siam Cement Public Company Limited, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Vicat S.A., Votorantim Cimentos S.A., Fortera Corporation, JSW Cement Ltd., HeidelbergCement AG, Sublime Systems Inc., Kiran Global Chem Limited, Ecocem Global Ltd., Cemvision AB, Navrattan Group, SeraTech Technologies Inc., Brimstone Materials Inc., EcoBinder Solutions Ltd., Ecomaterials India Pvt. Ltd., Material Evolution, Concrete4Change Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the carbon neutral cement market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in carbon neutral cement report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the carbon neutral cement market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

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Carbon-neutral cement refers to cement produced using technologies and materials that significantly reduce or offset carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions throughout its entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to manufacturing and end use. Its goal is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through approaches such as alternative binders, carbon capture, renewable energy utilization, and carbon-offset strategies.

The main types of carbon-neutral cement include geopolymer cement, limestone calcined clay cement (LC3), magnesium-based cement, carbon-cured cement, bio-cement, alkali-activated cement, and others. Alternative calcium sources involve using non-traditional calcium materials, such as industrial by-products or alternative limestone, in cement production. Key technologies include alternative calcium sources, clinker substitution techniques, digital emission monitoring, carbon capture and storage (CCS) materials, and agricultural waste-based materials. These products are distributed through direct sales (B2B), distributors and dealers, online platforms, government procurement, and other channels. They are applied in residential construction, industrial infrastructure, transportation and roadways, marine and offshore structures, and other sectors, serving end users such as construction companies, cement and concrete manufacturers, government and public infrastructure projects, real estate developers, and others.

The carbon neutral cement market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as carbon footprint assessment and optimization, sustainable concrete mix design and consulting, and carbon capture and storage integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The carbon neutral cement market also includes sales of supplementary cementitious material (SCM)-based concrete, recycled aggregate concrete, and high-performance blended cement concrete. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values; that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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