Cement CO2 Protocol Revised

 

The protocol addresses all direct and the main indirect sources of CO2 emissions related to the cement manufacturing process, in absolute as well as specific or unit-based terms.

Under the umbrella of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a number of leading cement companies are collaborating to address issues related to global sustainability. One of these issues is the industry’s emission of carbon dioxide.

The first Cement CO2 Protocol was developed in 2001 as a way for cement companies worldwide to calculate and report emissions accurately. The new revised edition incorporates changes based on extensive practical application of the protocol by many cement companies worldwide. It comprises two main elements: the guidance document and an Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is designed as a practical tool to help cement companies prepare their CO2 inventories. The purpose of the guidance document is to explain the structure and rationale of the spreadsheet, and to provide calculations and reporting instructions.

For more information, visit wbcsd.ch