The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India–NCB Carbon Uptake Report, focusing on CO2 absorption in Indian concrete, was unveiled in New Delhi. This report, launched during the National Council for Cement and Building Materials’ (NCB) 63rd Foundation Day, emphasizes that the cement industry contributes 7% of total anthropogenic emissions, mainly from limestone calcination.
The report suggests future actions to enhance data accuracy, improve estimation methods, and incorporate carbon uptake into national sustainability and climate reports. It is set to be presented to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for potential inclusion as a carbon sink in the National Communications to the UNFCCC.
At the event, the Gypsum Board Testing Laboratory and Micro-Characterisation Laboratory were inaugurated by Urmila from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Mohd. Kamal Ahmad from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). Dr L. P. Singh, the Director General of NCB, also graced the occasion.
The Gypsum Board Testing Laboratory aims to support quality assurance in the gypsum board industry, while the Micro-Characterisation Laboratory offers advanced analytical tools for studying cementitious and construction materials. Urmila praised NCB’s continuous efforts in research, technology development, and quality assurance for the cement sector, while Ahmad lauded NCB for its sustainable construction initiatives in India.
NCB, under DPIIT’s administration, is a premier Research and Development organization dedicated to cement, allied building materials, and the construction sector. Anthropogenic emissions, including greenhouse gases like CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide, are human-induced pollutants that significantly impact climate change and the environment.
