Formwork IO develops carbon-reactive cement and employs carbon curing techniques to permanently sequester CO2 during the production of building materials, achieving zero embodied carbon. The company provides scalable, carbon-negative solutions for developers and asset managers, aiming to reduce global embodied carbon emissions by 50% within 350 weeks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The construction industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive processes involved in cement production, a key component of concrete. Traditional cement manufacturing releases substantial amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change.
Solution
Formwork IO offers a carbon-reactive cement and employs carbon curing techniques that permanently sequester CO2 during the production of building materials. This approach results in building elements with zero embodied carbon, providing a scalable solution for reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects. By combining innovative cement chemistry with advanced curing methods, Formwork IO enables the creation of stronger, more durable, and design-focused building elements that actively contribute to urban carbon removal. The company aims to inspire a new aesthetic level in architecture with a variety of options in proportions, textures, and colors.
Target Audience
Formwork IO targets developers, asset managers, and architects seeking sustainable building materials with a reduced or negative carbon footprint.
Features
- Carbon-reactive cement that absorbs CO2 during the curing process.
- Carbon curing techniques for permanent CO2 sequestration in building materials.
- Zero embodied carbon building elements.
- Stronger and more durable composite materials.
- Design options in various proportions, textures, and colors.