Cement and Steel Standards

The discussion highlights the ambitious cement standard launched in Egypt, emphasizing the need for rigorous criteria to ensure true low carbon materials. Incremental changes, such as blending supplementary materials, are acknowledged, but the necessity of advanced technologies like carbon capture and utilization is underscored. The conversation also contrasts voluntary corporate net zero commitments with the structured approach of technology forcing functions, which aim to bridge the gap between current actions and future goals for low carbon steel production.