Indian Institute of Technology – Madras study quantifies emissions and energy savings of limestone calcined clay cement

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India: Research by the Indian Institute of Technology – Madras (IIT Madras) has concluded that limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) production emits 40% less CO2 than ordinary Portland cement (OPC) production, and is 20% less energy intensive. United News of India has reported that the Switzerland-based Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation supported the study.

Last modified on 05 October 2022

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