Cemvision’s low-carbon cement is being deployed as foundational slabs for the first time in the UK at a Storex self-storage facility in Sunbury-on-Thames
Cemvision Re-Ment is a low-carbon cement made with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and other industrial waste product, in place of ordinary Portland cement.
When tested, the low-carbon cement showed a 28-day compressive strength that reached the C50/60 classification and also registered a 75% CO₂ reduction compared to Portland cement, according These tests were conducted by material testing firm, Sandberg.
Use in the Storex facility is Cemvision’s first foray into the UK market
The Storex project is a partnership between Capital Concrete, Aztec Construction, Rok Planning, Threesixty Architecture, Will Rudd and Atelier Ten.
“The Cemvision product stands out,” said Capital Concrete technical director Jack Sindhu. “It is easy to batch, works seamlessly with traditional aggregates and admixtures, and consistently achieves the right consistency and specified characteristic strength. We’re pleased to have found it.”
“This project is a landmark achievement for Cemvision as we bring the benefits of green cement to UK customers,” says Oscar Hållén, CEO of Cemvision.
“Working alongside STOREX and leading technical partners in architecture, engineering, and planning, we are committed to showcasing the scalability and climate benefits of our technology in the UK market.”
Low-carbon cement is integratal to a sustainable construction industry
Addresssing the emissions of cement production will become an integral part of the UK’s aims to reach net zero in the coming decades.
The UK market consumes over 15 million tonnes annually and cement production in 2023 created 3.6 million tonnes of CO₂.
More sustainable cement technologies will be crucial to reducing the overall carbon impact of the construction industry, which contributes nearly 40% of global emissions.
Hållén went on to say: “The UK market is central to our growth, not only due to its scale but also for its fast-moving approach and progressive stance on sustainable construction. “We see an ideal environment for Re-ment to thrive here, offering an accessible and cost-efficient solution to industrial carbon challenges.”
