The startup manufactures low-carbon geopolymer cement using advanced cement production techniques to minimize material and logistics costs. This approach enables clients to implement sustainable construction practices while addressing the environmental impact of traditional cement production.
Funding
$56.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The production of Portland cement, a key component of concrete, is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, accounting for approximately 8% annually. Traditional cement manufacturing relies on carbon-intensive limestone and high-temperature processes, resulting in significant environmental impact and contributing to climate change. Additionally, the supply of fly ash, a common supplementary cementitious material, is decreasing due to the transition away from coal-fired power plants.
Solution
Terra CO2 provides sustainable alternatives to Portland cement by utilizing abundant, local feedstocks such as silicate-based rocks and minerals. Their proprietary process converts these materials into high-performing cementitious materials, reducing CO2 and NOx emissions compared to traditional cement production. The company offers OPUS SCM, a supplementary cementitious material that can replace a portion of Portland cement, and OPUS ZERO, a zero-carbon alternative that completely replaces Portland cement. By locating production plants near partner operations, Terra CO2 minimizes transportation costs and leverages existing infrastructure, offering a cost-competitive and environmentally friendly solution for the construction industry.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes construction materials companies, ready-mix concrete producers, and other industry partners seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of their products and implement sustainable construction practices.
Features
- OPUS SCM: Supplementary cementitious material that can replace up to 25% of Portland cement in concrete mixes, reducing CO2 emissions by 70% and NOx emissions by 90%.
- OPUS ZERO: A complete Portland cement replacement achieving zero CO2 emissions when manufactured using renewable energy and based on advanced inorganic polymer chemistry.
- Utilizes abundant and locally sourced silicate rock feedstocks, including granite, basalts, sands, gravels, and clays, eliminating reliance on carbon-intensive limestone.
- Proprietary, patent-protected reactor vitrifies raw materials into a glassy powder, creating a supplementary cementitious material that performs like traditional Type F fly ash.
- Products are rigorously tested to meet industry standards such as ACI 318.
- Manufacturing plants are located on or near partner operations, reducing transportation costs and leveraging existing infrastructure.
- OPUS products are precisely engineered and can be manufactured locally in large quantities, allowing reliable supply with strict quality control.