Carbon Neutral Concrete

It’s vital that we rethink our approach to building materials and construction practices. The truth is that traditional concrete, while indispensable in modern construction, poses significant environmental challenges due to its manufacture, raw material input, high carbon footprint and even its disposal.

At Partanna, we refuse to accept the status quo. We’re pushing the boundaries of possibility to create a better, more sustainable future for the next generation. Partanna is proud to have created the world’s first carbon-negative concrete.

Whilst a carbon-neutral concrete alternative has been the goal of other organizations, Partanna have raised the bar. Innovating through advanced material science our concrete solution actively removes CO₂ from the atmosphere during the production process and throughout its life cycle. Through our unique blend of recycled ingredients and world-leading chemistry, we've developed a solution that not only reduces carbon emissions but actually reverses them.

Unlike other low CO₂ concrete varieties, our concrete combats climate change while still delivering the strength and durability expected of traditional concrete.

Join us as we revolutionize the construction industry and pave the way towards a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. Together, we can build a world where environmental responsibility and construction excellence go hand in hand.

With us, every concrete block, slab and tile is a step towards a brighter future.

The Harmful Effects of Traditional Concrete

Traditional concrete is an essential material in modern construction with over 30 billion tons used a year. However, accounting for almost 9% of global carbon emissions, concrete production is a key factor in driving the climate crisis. 

The primary harmful effect stems from the production process itself, which relies heavily on cement – a key ingredient in concrete – known for its exceptionally high carbon footprint. 

Furthermore, the extraction of raw materials for concrete, such as limestone and sand, often involves destructive mining practices that destroy natural habitats and ecosystems. This process is contributing to record habitat loss and disrupting delicate ecological balances, endangering biodiversity.

The transportation of these raw materials and the finished concrete products over long distances further worsens carbon emissions, contributing to air pollution and accelerating climate change.

From extraction to production to transport, concrete is damaging our world. Partanna was born from our desire to turn concrete production on its head and strive to be better than carbon-neutral. 

There is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives, including carbon-free concrete. If you’re a developer, planner or builder wanting to make a difference, our better-than-carbon-neutral concrete is the solution for your projects.

What is Carbon-Neutral Concrete?

Carbon-neutral concrete is a step towards offsetting the environmental impact of traditional concrete production. This innovative approach aims to offset the carbon emissions generated during manufacturing, typically by implementing carbon offsetting measures or incorporating alternative materials.

One common method used to achieve carbon neutrality in concrete production is through the use of supplementary cement materials like fly ash, slag, or silica fume. These materials serve as partial replacements for traditional cement, which is a major source of CO₂ emissions in concrete production. By reducing the amount of cement used and incorporating Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), we can start to reduce our carbon emissions.

Another approach to creating low CO₂ concrete is carbon offsetting. By investing in projects that capture or reduce an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the production of their carbon-neutral concrete floor slabs and other products, the carbon is offset. These projects include reforestation, renewable energy projects, and direct carbon capture and storage technologies.

Whilst this kind of CO₂ mineralised concrete is an important first step towards sustainability in the construction industry, we also have to acknowledge its limitations, which is why we pushed our technology further. Despite efforts to offset carbon emissions, carbon-neutral concrete still relies on cement, a material with many more environmental drawbacks than just carbon dioxide release.

How would switching to a carbon-negative concrete alternative change your legacy as a builder or developer? 

The Better Than Carbon-Neutral Concrete Alternative

At Partanna, we’ve taken a revolutionary approach to construction materials with our carbon-negative concrete – a superior alternative to traditional and carbon-neutral concrete.

Rather than conventional carbon neutral and carbon offsetting measures, our carbon-negative concrete actively removes CO₂ from the atmosphere during and after production. 

Our innovative process begins with a blend of recycled materials, including brine and steel slag -byproducts of industries notorious for their environmental harm. Through advanced chemistry, these materials are combined without the need for the clinkering process, triggering chemical reactions that actively absorb CO₂ emissions. That means, just like the natural process of photosynthesis in trees, our concrete breathes carbon dioxide.

What sets our carbon-negative concrete apart is its ability to not only reduce, but reverse carbon emissions. As CO₂ is absorbed into the mixture, it undergoes chemical transformations, forming a groundbreaking binding agent that replaces traditional cement while leaving a minimal ecological footprint.

Furthermore, our carbon-negative concrete offers the same level of quality, durability, and structural integrity as traditional concrete, ensuring that sustainability doesn't come at the expense of performance.

By choosing Partanna's carbon-negative concrete, you're not just selecting a building material – you're actively choosing to help build a greener, more sustainable future.