The Biden administration has secured new commitments from key cities, states and corporations to reduce emissions from cement and steel, aiming to cut construction-related pollution.
Brian Dabbs reports for E&E News.
In short:
- New York, Los Angeles and Washington State committed to cutting concrete emissions for infrastructure by up to 30% by 2028.
- Major companies like Amazon and Heidelberg Materials pledged to use low-carbon materials in construction and data centers.
- The initiatives align with the Federal-State Buy Clean Partnership to reduce emissions from construction materials nationwide.
Key quote:
“The production of construction materials is a major source of pollution. These new commitments will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to make U.S. manufacturing the cleanest and most competitive in the world.”
— White House memo
Why this matters:
Construction materials like cement and steel are major carbon emitters, responsible for nearly 8% of global emissions. Reducing their carbon footprint is crucial for hitting climate targets and reducing industrial pollution.
