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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY42 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 6 | 2025 www.cpi-worldwide.comus to quantify not only the carbon footprint of a manufactured product (so-called GHG emissions responsible for climate change) but also numerous other impacts such as eutrophication, photochemical smog and raw material depletion.Mapei is the only company in the world offering this service, which confirms its leading role in the search for sustainable products for the building industry. For many years now, Mapei has been committed to making its products, structures and operations more sustainable, guaranteeing safety for both people working in the industry and end users. And it does so in a clear, measurable and certified way. To the development of sustainable solutions, the company devotes a significant amount of its Research & Development operations and, over the years, this has produced important results such as the elimination of solvents and the reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the formulas of numerous products (a commitment certified by labels such as EMICODE and Blue Angel); the launch of the Zero* product line, which offsets residual CO2 emissions through reforestation and biodiversity protection projects; the publication of specific EPDs for high-end products (more than 300 at the moment) and a Sustainability Report which, for the past two years, has reported on the Group's worldwide operations.Mapei%u2019s commitment to sustainability also translates into its operating plants been awarded certification like ISO 14001 and in the mitigation of the environmental impact caused by its operations. For example, over recent years Mapei has invested heavily in the energy efficiency of its manufacturing facilities by equipping them with photovoltaic and cogeneration or trigeneration systems.At the same time, the company supplies the building industry with innovative technologies for optimising manufacturing processes, reducing the use of virgin raw materials, extending the useful life of buildings (thus reducing the need to build from scratch) and making use of residues from various processes in new manufacturing cycles. Of course, this also applies to the concrete industry: the possibility of being awarded EPDs for mixes is, therefore, just one of Mapei's latest steps along the road to sustainability for manufacturers who share this commitment.In addition to publishing EPDs, what solutions does Mapei offer concrete manufacturers interested in reducing the CO2 emissions of their mixes? Mapei offers manufacturers an integrated system, the Cube System, which allows them to maintain the high standards and performances of their concrete while reducing its environmental impact. As well as super-plasticisers, this system also includes accelerators, such as Mapecube 1 (which makes it possible to optimise manufacturing times and cycles in precast concrete plants) and strength enhancers such as Mapecube 60 (capable of increasing the mechanical strength of concrete by up to 20%).Cube System also interacts synergistically with the solutions in the RE-CON line allowing the re-use of returned concrete, recycled aggregates and washing water slurry. It also allows low-quality sands to be used for making new concrete without compromising the final performances. A further contribution to the sustainability of the entire supply chain comes from the range of fibers used to reinforce concrete: most notably, the structural polymeric fibres in the Mapefibre range do not just improve the performance ratings of concrete, they can also reduce or eliminate the use of metal strengthening and thereby help concrete manufacturers both in the construction of industrial floors and the manufacture of precast elements, making a real contribution to reducing environmental impact. nMapei SpAVia Cafiero, 2220158 Milan, ItalyT +39 02 37673 1mapei.commapei@mapei.it* CO2 emissions measured throughout the life cycle of products from the Zero line in 2025 using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, verified and certified with EPDs, have been offset through the acquisition of certified carbon credits in support of forestry protection projects. A commitment to the planet, to people and to biodiversity. For more details on how emissions are calculated and on climate mitigation projects financed through certified carbon credits, go to www.mapei.com/au/en/the-environment/sustainability FURTHER INFORMATIONEPDEnvironmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a Type III environmental declaration: a certified document providing transparent, comparable and reliable information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle. Drawn up according to international standards, an EPD takes into account a number of factors, such as the amount of energy consumed, CO2 emissions, use of natural resources and waste generation. This makes it an important tool for companies and consumers interested in assessing the environmental impact of products, making informed decisions, and promoting sustainable manufacturing and consumer practices.