Concrete is second only to water as the most consumed substance in the world. Every year, almost one ton of concrete is produced for every human on the planet*, generating CO2 emissions that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Concrete and cement producers are working together with scientists and governmental organizations to minimize this negative environmental impact.

Cement production and the CO2 challenge
Understanding the impact of cement production on the environment.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions
Information on CO2, the greenhouse effect, and global warming.

Statistics
Statistics on the production of cement, concrete, and supplementary cementing materials.

* Source: Lafarge Coppee SA quoted in the Globe and Mail, October 20, 2000