LC3 and LC2 – the low-carbon business opportunity

Increasing urbanisation is expected to result in a significant share of the world population living in a built environment that, unless sustainable construction materials are used, will lead to a considerable carbon footprint. The development and more widespread use of limestone calcined clay cements such as LC³ and LC² is not only expected to reduce the construction footprint but also offer a business opportunity. By Dr Debojyoti Basuroy, TARA Applied Research Centre (TARC), India