Sustainability and Carbon Reduction

How does Tecwill promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions?

At Tecwill sustainability is a fundamental part of our business strategy. It influences every aspect of our operations—from product design and manufacturing processes to employee wellbeing.

We are committed to continuous improvement and actively seek solutions to reduce the environmental impact of concrete production.

Our primary development areas include

enhancing energy efficiency
optimizing production processes
leveraging digital innovations.

These actions help us lower our carbon footprint and increase resource efficiency.

Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the world. Its production consumes a lot of energy and generates significant CO₂ emissions, mainly from cement manufacturing. Therefore it is important to develop better technologies reducing cement content in concrete production.

If you would like to read our sustainability report, please contact our sales team.

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Carbon footprint

Where does Tecwill's carbon footprint come from?

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Carbon-reducing technologies

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Decarbonization in practice

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Frequently asked questions

These are questions we’re often asked. We hope you find these helpful.
If you still have a question we haven’t addressed, please contact us directly.

What is low-carbon concrete?

Low-carbon concrete has a lower global warming potential (GWP)3 compared to standard concrete.

Low-carbon concrete is produced by reducing the cement content of concrete and using supplementary cementitious materials like:

Fly ash
Blast furnace slag
Calcined clay
Silica fume
Natural pozzolans
Metakaolin
Geopolymers

Depending on the dosage of these additions, the carbon footprint of concrete can be reduced by up to nearly 70%.

Recycled aggregate and sand, crushed concrete and reclaimed water are also common alternative materials used in low-carbon concrete production.

What are Tecwill’s methods and technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from concrete production?

The production of cement as a raw material for concrete is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions. Tecwill’s technologies have been specifically developed to reduce the amount of cement used in concrete, thereby reducing CO₂ emissions:

Our “flying” aggregate weighing system ensures accurate dosing of raw materials
OptiMoist improves aggregate moisture measuring to ensure the correct use of slump and cement
AI-based dosing and weighing

Our solutions improve the energy efficiency of concrete plants and increase water recycling to cut back on CO₂ emissions.

When manufacturing our products, we reduce our own environmental impact by using recycled steel and developing new ways to minimize our material consumption.

How does a Tecwill plant differ from a traditional concrete batching plant? Our innovative technology based on modular plant construction makes it possible to manufacture an entire concrete plant:

Using less steel
Carrying out pre-wiring and full testing at our factory before delivery
Providing factory-assembled enclosures

Our concrete plants are hybrid plants. The same solution is suitable for all types of concrete mix designs, including:

Ready-mix concrete
Shotcrete
Roller-compacted concrete
Zero-slump concrete
Self-consolidating concrete
Precast concrete
High strength concrete and UHPC

Are there any challenges or barriers to implementing carbon dioxide reduction strategies in the concrete industry?

The main challenges and barriers to implementing better carbon dioxide reduction strategies in the concrete industry include:

Old-fashioned production plants
“Open-concept” dry batch plants prone to dust emissions and high cement content
Fear of implementing new technologies
Limited availability and high price of new cementitious materials
Lack of standardized regulations and incentives
Adoption of sustainable practices

What are the environmental impacts of concrete batch plants?

Concrete batch plants typically have environmental impacts related to:

Carbon emissions
Air emissions – dust
Noise pollution
Water usage and recycling
Admixture leakage
Generation of waste materials
Handling of waste concrete
Oil leakage

How can a concrete company improve environmental sustainability in practice?

Concrete producers can contribute to carbon reduction and environmental sustainability by implementing measures such as:

Using better concrete production technology
Selecting alternative fuels or energy sources
Optimizing energy efficiency
Reducing water consumption
Improving dust and noise control
Adopting recycling or waste management practices

Carbon footprint

Where does Tecwill’s carbon footprint come from?

Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the world. Its production consumes a lot of energy and generates significant CO₂ emissions, mainly from cement manufacturing. In a circular economy, the goal is to extend the lifecycle of concrete and reduce its environmental impact at every stage.

Tecwill carbon footprint mainly originates from the procurement of raw materials and components, the manufacturing of concrete plants, transportation, and energy consumption. Although Tecwill does not operate the plants itself, operational emissions are part of the overall lifecycle impact.

Tecwill’s carbon footprint is mainly divided as follows:

73% from upstream activities
18% from transportation
8% from downstream impacts
1% from own operations

This breakdown serves as the foundation for continuous improvement and helps us target our actions toward more sustainable concrete production. We are committed to developing increasingly energy-efficient and resource-smart solutions.

Decarbonization in practice

How can low-carbon technologies be used at a concrete plant?

There are many ways to reduce the carbon impact of the batch plant, vehicles, components and processes. Most of the carbon reduction and carbon removal innovations are focused on three key areas: more efficient batch plants, selecting low-carbon fuels and using low-carbon materials.