The southern California-based plant annually produces approximately 1.3 million tons of cement.
By switching production from ordinary portland cement to portland-limestone cement, the plant will reduce its carbon emissions by 10% per ton. This equates to removing 25,411 gasoline-powered vehicles off the road for one year.
“CalPortland continues its commitment to producing sustainable, resilient materials,” said CalPortland President/CEO Allen Hamblen. “Portland-limestone cements significantly reduce the amount of CO2 emissions produced during the cement manufacturing process without sacrificing performance. The ADVANCEMENT line of products is another key solution to helping CalPortland and our customers achieve our carbon reduction goals.”
The transition from ordinary portland cement to portland-limestone cement supports the Portland Cement Association’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality and the industry’s overall efforts to address climate change.
