Portland cement, aluminous cement, and cement clinkers exported to the EU.
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Direct + Indirect
GHGs covered
CO₂
Functional unit
Tonnes clinker content
Special rule
Calcination EF applies
Cement exporters must report both direct and indirect embedded emissions. Direct emissions include fuel combustion and the unavoidable calcination process (limestone decomposition). Indirect emissions from electricity consumption are included for cement — unlike steel and aluminium.
~0.82 tCO₂e/t
Most commonStandard clinker-based cement production. Calcination of limestone is the dominant emission source.
~0.50–0.70 tCO₂e/t
Lower clinker ratioClinker mixed with supplementary materials (fly ash, slag). Lower clinker ratio reduces embedded emissions.
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