Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC) are among the leading carbon capture technologies being developed and deployed to reduce emissions from various industrial sources, supporting the transition to a net-zero economy. However, the availability of CCUS and DAC technology is still limited globally, and while its availability is increasing in certain regions, particularly North America and Europe, more R&D and investment are needed to ensure their wider use. In addition, these are expensive technologies that come with challenges not all companies are willing to take or have the right tools to overcome.

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Understand the importance of examining and aligning CCUS and DAC technologies and the readiness of organisations to adopt and implement them based on existing research and frameworks.

Hydrogen offers promising pathways for lowering emissions in the cement industry. Although hydrogen production costs are currently high, they are expected to decrease as renewable energy prices fall, making green cement a potentially cost-effective option in the future. The transition to hydrogen-based cement production relies heavily on the development of a robust and extensive renewable energy infrastructure to ensure a consistent hydrogen supply. However, the environmental credentials of ‘green’ cement require close examination, as a thorough evaluation of lifecycle emissions and the scalability of these technologies is necessary to validate their sustainability claims.

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Understand the potential of hydrogen to revolutionize cement manufacturing, explore economic trends, energy frameworks required, and examine the critical analysis needed to substantiate the environmental benefits of adopting hydrogen-based solutions.