Ecocem Ireland

Europe already has many of the technologies needed to decarbonise heavy industry. The challenge is no longer whether the solutions exist, but whether the right policy and market conditions are in place to enable their widespread deployment. We're pleased to join Environmental Defense Fund Europe's Business Innovation series, where our Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability, Susan McGarry, discusses how commercially available low-carbon cement technologies can help decarbonise an industry responsible for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions. The conversation explores why the next phase of industrial decarbonisation depends on creating the right conditions for innovation to scale, through standards, procurement, industrial policy and investment certainty. These are the levers that will determine how quickly proven technologies can transform Europe's built environment while strengthening its industrial competitiveness. Watch the full conversation below ⬇️ #LowCarbonCement #ClimateAction #EuropeanCompetitiveness #Innovation #Construction

At the start of Ireland's EU Presidency, our Managing Director for Europe, Conor O'Riain, joined European leaders to discuss how the Single Market can unlock faster industrial decarbonisation. Ecocem was honoured to be invited by Minister Peter Burke, Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism & Employment, to meet with European Ministers, Director Generals from the European Commission and national and EU Government representatives. As an Irish-founded company with a strong European presence, Ecocem was delighted to contribute to this important discussion at the beginning of Ireland's Presidency term. For 25 years, Ecocem has demonstrated that industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation can go hand in hand. As the EU seeks to strengthen its industrial base while accelerating the transition to net zero, innovative companies need a Single Market that enables new technologies to scale quickly. Conor shared Ecocem's experience of growing market access across Europe, building strong partnerships throughout the construction value chain and delivering low-carbon cement technologies for some of Europe's most ambitious infrastructure projects. While the Single Market has been fundamental to Ecocem's growth, there is still much work to do. Europe has the innovation, expertise and industrial capability to lead the global transition to low-carbon construction, but innovation must be matched by faster market access. Our message was clear: Europe needs to remove the remaining barriers that slow the deployment of proven clean technologies by: ·         Enabling European low-carbon technologies to scale in Europe first. ·         Harmonising standards faster. ·         Supporting first-of-a-kind industrial deployment. ·         Creating demand through public procurement.

Clinker replacement is one of the most effective tools available to reduce the carbon footprint of construction today. The reason is simple, clinker is the most carbon-intensive component of cement. For every tonne of clinker produced, approximately 0.8–0.9 tonnes of CO₂ are released, with around two-thirds of these emissions coming from calcination – an unavoidable chemical reaction at the heart of clinker production. This is why Ireland's public procurement guidance identifies clinker replacement as a key carbon reduction measure, recommending a minimum 30% clinker replacement in publicly procured cement and concrete. Importantly, 30% should be viewed as a starting point, not a limit. Cements incorporating high proportions of GGBS are already readily available, enabling significant reductions in embodied carbon while continuing to deliver the performance, durability and quality that modern construction demands. With the expertise, supply chains and proven solutions already in place, the industry has the opportunity to go beyond minimum requirements and accelerate progress towards its decarbonisation goals. #LowCarbon #Cement #Construction #Decarbonisation #SustainableConstruction #NetZero #EmbodiedCarbon

What does it take to reduce carbon at scale in residential construction? For Ireland's largest homebuilder, it starts with challenging long-held assumptions. Through a long-standing partnership with Ecocem, Cairn Homes has embedded lower carbon concrete across its developments, while also rethinking design, material efficiency and construction practices to reduce embodied carbon without compromising performance. From increasing GGBS replacement levels in concrete to optimising structural design and reducing unnecessary excavation, the results show that meaningful carbon reductions can go hand in hand with practical, commercial outcomes. As the industry moves towards whole life carbon assessment becoming standard practice, collaboration across the value chain will be essential. Read how Cairn is delivering more with less in our latest case study. Link in the comments below ⬇️ #CairnHomes #Innovation #GGBS #CarbonReduction #Construction 

Ecocem was delighted to attend the eir business Chambers Ireland Awards last Friday at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. We were shortlisted for ‘Sustainable Company of the Year’, big congratulations to winners Carbery Group. Thank you to the organisers for a fantastic night.

Ecocem attended the Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland (CERAI) Conference 2026 at Queen's University Belfast, where we were delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor. Held every two years, the conference brings together researchers, academics and industry professionals to share the latest developments in civil engineering research. One of the highlights was the concrete canoe race, showcasing the innovation, creativity and enthusiasm that continue to drive the next generation of engineers. The conference featured dedicated concrete technology sessions alongside a wide range of civil engineering topics. It was particularly encouraging to see continued research focused on reducing the carbon impact of concrete through alternative binders, circular materials and innovative approaches to construction. Thank you to the organisers, speakers and attendees for another excellent event. We look forward to seeing how today's research helps shape the future of more sustainable construction. #CERAI2026 #CivilEngineering #Research #Innovation #LowCarbon #ConcreteTechnology

Ecocem Ireland was delighted to take part in Enterprise Ireland’s Construction Material Forum last week and to see the strong ambition and momentum driving the future of Ireland’s construction materials sector.   Our Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability, Susan McGarry joined the Industry Context & Horizon Scanning panel, highlighting the importance of continued collaboration across industry, government, and stakeholders to unlock significant opportunities for growth, innovation and sustainability in Ireland’s cement and concrete sectors.   It was also encouraging to hear from Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, on the vital role that partnerships play in achieving our shared goals for the sector.   At Ecocem, we believe collaboration is key to accelerating the transition to a more sustainable built environment. Forums like this provide an important opportunity to align on the policies, partnerships and innovations needed to deliver the ambitions for the sector.   It was also great to see the Construct Innovate showcase at the conference featuring Ecocem’s demonstrator project with Cairn, Kilsaran and University College Dublin to validate ACT, our innovative low-carbon cement, capable of significantly cutting Ireland’s CO2 emissions from the construction sector.  #LowCarbon #Innovation #ConstructionIndustry #Collaboration

Ecocem are looking forward to Enterprise Ireland's Construction Materials Forum this week. The event will bring together voices from across the construction materials sector to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping its future, with a focus on innovation, sustainability and collaboration. Susan McGarry, Director of Public Affairs & Sustainability, will be speaking as part of the forum, sharing perspectives on the role of low-carbon cement technologies. Events like this are an important opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration and discuss the practical steps needed to accelerate decarbonisation in construction. #Construction #EnterpriseIreland #LowCarbon #Innovation

Ireland is facing a dual challenge: delivering the homes and infrastructure our growing population needs, while dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment. Cement remains the foundation of modern construction, from housing and hospitals to transport networks, but it is also one of the most carbon-intensive materials globally. That means it also represents one of the biggest opportunities for meaningful emissions reduction at scale. In our latest piece with Engineers Ireland, we explore the opportunities and challenges involved in decarbonising cement and concrete, and how innovative low-carbon technologies are supporting the transition to more sustainable construction. At Ecocem, we’ve spent more than two decades developing low-carbon cement technologies that significantly reduce clinker content while maintaining the performance, durability, and reliability the industry depends on. These solutions are designed to work within existing construction systems, enabling change at scale without requiring disruption to how we build. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eBNuxNDq #Engineering #Sustainability #LowCarbonConstruction #Cement #NetZero #Ecocem #BuiltEnvironment

Ecocem was delighted to attend the Irish Green Building Council’s Build Green Now Conference in Dublin this week.   The Event sparked engaging and insightful conversations around how we can continue “adding value through sustainability” across the built environment sector.   We welcomed the discussions reinforcing that sustainable construction materials do not have to come at a premium.   At Ecocem, we are paving the way to abate the cement and concrete sector with our ACT low-carbon cement technology. ACT technology demonstrates that deep carbon reductions can be achieved today with scalable, cost-competitive solutions that support industrial competitiveness and infrastructure delivery. #IGBC #BuildGreenNow #LowCarbon #Sustainability