Getting carbon out of concrete #27
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Concrete has been around for more than 2,000 years, and it remains the construction material of choice for buildings, bridges, tunnels and more. But its popularity means it has a huge environmental impact. What role will concrete play in the future of construction?
In this episode we find out how leading companies are taking on one of our most pressing climate challenges and cutting the carbon emissions from concrete production.
Guests in this episode
Karin Comstedt Webb, Senior Vice President, Heidelberg Materials Sweden.
Doctor Wolfgang Dienemann, Director Global Research & Development, Heidelberg Materials.
Doctor Bob Slansky, Head of Technical Research and Innovations, Skanska Central Europe.
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