Here's How, Embodied Carbon: 6 Minutes on Portland-Limestone Cement

"If all cement produced in the U.S. in 2019 had been converted to PLC (portland-limestone cement), it would have reduced CO₂ emissions by 8.1 million metric tons—that’s equivalent to taking 1.75 million cars off the road for a year,” explains Vice President Patrick Kenny in our latest podcast.

Tune in to hear why many major markets are making the switch to PLC, as host Corporate Responsibility Officer Amy Hattan and Patrick discuss its environmental benefits. With performance as good or better than traditional portland cement, PLC can offer a 5-10% reduction in embodied carbon.

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