Why we need to build carbon-negative
The devastating impact of last summer’s most extreme weather events, such as the 10 dam breaches in Austria and widespread disaster in Central Europe, underscores the urgent need to drastically reduce our carbon emissions.
Climate change is at the top of the agenda of both governments and industries worldwide. Belgium faces the urgent challenge of reducing CO₂ emissions by an ambitious 47% by 2030, but current projections from the Federal Planning Bureau indicate that only a 32% reduction seems feasible at this time.
In addition, achieving full climate neutrality by 2050 is a significant challenge for many countries, including Belgium.
This is where the construction sector comes in, and specifically the pioneering role that Carbstone will play.
Innovative building materials for a sustainable future
Carbstone represents a revolution in the construction industry thanks to its unique composition as a carbon-negative, cement-free building material that is fully recyclable.
By using Carbstone, construction companies can make a substantial contribution to essential emissions reductions.
The transition to these sustainable building materials means not only a positive impact on the environment, but also an accelerated transition to a circular economy.
What can Carbstone contribute to the climate?
Reduction of CO₂ emissions.
Carbstone stores CO₂ instead of emitting it, helping to meet ambitious climate goals.
This makes it an essential component in any sustainable construction project.
Sustainable and circular economy
As a 100% recyclable material, Carbstone supports the principles of a circular economy, where reuse and minimal waste are key.
Lower long-term costs
In buildings built with Carbstone, insulation improves, leading to significantly lower energy costs for both households and businesses.
This makes Carbstone not only an environmentally friendly, but also an economical choice.
Challenges and Innovation
The construction industry must constantly innovate to lower energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Carbstone offers the opportunity to replace traditional materials with innovative solutions that bring both environmental and economic benefits.
Embracing Carbstone means investing in innovation and realizing a more sustainable future.
The EU requires Belgium to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 47% by 2030 in sectors where it has direct control: traffic, heating, agriculture. However, according to new conservative calculations by the Federal Planning Bureau, we will only reach 32%.
Building with Carbstone means building a greener and more sustainable future
The introduction of Carbstone to the construction industry represents not only a step forward in sustainable building practices, but also a significant advance in the way we think about material use and environmental awareness in construction.
With Carbstone, we are not only building buildings, we are building a future world where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand.
It is up to all of us to embrace this change and make a meaningful impact on the environment and the world we live in.
By integrating Carbstone into construction projects, we are contributing to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future.
This makes Carbstone an indispensable part of the construction industry that not only meets today’s demands, but also lays a robust foundation for generations to come.
