Did you know that concrete “inhales” CO₂ from the atmosphere? Our new explainer video breaks down carbon uptake, the natural process by which cement-based products absorb and permanently store CO₂ over time. The amount of CO₂ sequestered depends on factors like product type, surface-area-to-volume ratio, and exposure to the elements. With thoughtful design strategies, this process can be amplified to further reduce net emissions.

Understanding and accounting for carbon uptake is critical when assessing the environmental benefits and impacts of cement-based products. We are grateful to Alessandra Garbini and Esther Song for their leadership in developing this video.

Try our Whole Life Cycle Carbon Uptake Tool.

Read the interim report, “Accounting for Carbon Uptake in the EPDs of Cement-based Products.”