Binderly is a rapid life-cycle assessment (LCA) screening tool for the concrete and cement industry, enabling users to compare binders and visualize environmental impacts from A1 to A4 in seconds. The platform allows users to input exposure class, volume, and transport distance to instantly assess global warming potential across various cement types. It provides a detailed comparison table showing GWP reductions relative to a CEM I baseline, helping professionals identify lower-carbon mix designs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional life-cycle assessment (LCA) for concrete and cement products is time-consuming, requires specialized expertise, and often delays sustainability decisions in construction projects. Professionals need rapid, accessible tools to compare the environmental impact of different binder types and mix designs without waiting for full-scale LCA studies.
Solution
Binderly provides a rapid LCA screening tool that lets users compare binders, visualize impacts across A1–A4 lifecycle stages, and explore mix designs in seconds. The platform allows users to input key parameters such as exposure class, concrete volume, and transport distance, then generates a comprehensive comparison of global warming potential (GWP) across various cement types. The tool displays emission factors, clinker percentages, and total GWP per cubic meter, with color-coded indicators showing which options perform better than the baseline. This enables construction professionals to make informed, low-carbon material choices quickly and efficiently.
Target Audience
Primary users are concrete producers, construction material specifiers, sustainability consultants, and civil engineers who need rapid environmental impact assessments for mix design decisions.
Features
- Instant comparison of GWP A1–A3 values across 20+ cement types, including CEM I, CEM II, CEM III, CEM IV, CEM V, and LC3 blends
- Adjustable design inputs for exposure class, concrete volume, and A4 transport distance to site
- Emission factor database with clinker percentage and dosage (kg/m³) for each cement type
- Color-coded performance indicators (>20% better, 10–20%, ≤10%, baseline or worse) for rapid visual assessment
- Baseline comparison against CEM I 52.5N with percentage reduction (Δ) displayed for each alternative
- Results expressed in kg CO₂ eq/m³ for A1–A3, A4, and total GWP, with EF in kg CO₂ eq/kg