Cement production is one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries. Companies are developing new formulas, alternative fuels, and carbon capture , utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies. ISO 14034 ETV provides a standardized process to prove that these technologies perform as claimed, without causing unintended environmental consequences.
The ISO 14034 standard is widely used to verify technologies that capture and store CO₂ permanently in cement products. Verifying how much CO₂ is sequestered via mineralization during the concrete curing process provides assurance that the technology delivers real climate benefits without compromising product quality and strength.
To reduce reliance on traditional, highly emissive Portland clinker, the industry frequently adopts novel SCMs, such as calcined clays, modified slag, or agricultural ash. Companies utilize ISO 14034 to provide confirmation of the environmental performance of these alternatives by verifying parameters, such resource and energy savings during production, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and secondary waste reductions.
ISO 14034 ETV helps reduce technology and financial risk for cement plant operators and asset managers seeking to invest in decarbonization and CCUS technologies at new and existing cement plants. ISO 14034 ETV uses scientifically sound, quality-assured data to verify the performance of these innovative solutions.
ISO 14034 ETV supports global efforts to reduce atmospheric carbon emissions and comply with strict environmental mandates. Cement producers and environmental regulators can rely on verified quality-assured performance data to justify and support the deployment of approve new industrial systems, alternative fuels, and emissions-reduction equipment.