{"id":17552,"date":"2024-10-15T14:35:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsegroup.com\/?p=17552"},"modified":"2025-04-14T14:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T12:29:14","slug":"gse-leads-the-way-in-sustainable-construction-with-low-carbon-concrete-slabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsegroup.com\/en\/acticles\/sustainable\/gse-leads-the-way-in-sustainable-construction-with-low-carbon-concrete-slabs\/","title":{"rendered":"GSE leads the way in sustainable construction with low-carbon concrete slabs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reducing CO2: imperative for the planet\u2019s future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainable development is now an official priority of GSE\u2019s mission. As a major general contractor\u00a0 in the commercial real estate sector, we\u2019ve taken significant steps over the last twelve months to reduce our carbon footprint. We now systematically include a next-gen sustainable solution in our projects: low-carbon concrete slabs for all our logistics, industrial and services buildings, as well as our car parks. This reduces the CO2 emissions from slabs by up to 18% over their life cycle. The switch is perfectly in line with new legislation, such as France\u2019s anti-waste law for a circular economy (AGEC) and the 2020 environmental regulations (RE2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Concrete\u2019s carbon footprint originates overwhelmingly from cement, which accounts for 94% of the total emissions. Of this, 40% are linked to the fuel required for the high-temperature kilns, while the remaining 60% come from the decarbonation of the limestone during the pre-calcination phase in the kiln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By addressing these facts in our approach, we can strengthen our commitment to sustainable & innovative solutions, supporting our mission to protect the environment while maintaining a strong technical performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Low-carbon slabs, an innovative response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Concrete accounts for some 8% of the world\u2019s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical industrial challenge for the construction sector. To reduce this carbon footprint, we offer an innovative solution: low-carbon slabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This technology uses improved materials, particularly alternative cements, to reduce CO2 emissions during manufacture. By relying on cutting-edge processes and alternative components such as CEM III cements and fly ash, we reduce our buildings\u2019 carbon footprint significantly \u2013 without compromising their integrity or durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To meet this challenge and reduce concrete\u2019s carbon footprint, manufacturers are focusing their efforts on three areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n