The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India – National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) released the “Carbon Uptake by Concrete” report during the 63rd Foundation Day of NCB on 26 December 2025.
The report assesses carbon dioxide (CO₂) absorption by concrete through carbonation under Indian climatic and construction conditions.
The report states that the cement sector contributes nearly 7% of total anthropogenic CO₂ emissions and is classified as a hard-to-abate industry.
It recommends improving data quality and refining estimation methods to better account for carbon uptake by concrete.