LCCS 2025: Scientific dialogue on reducing CO₂ emissions in the cement industry
The cement production, as the primary source of concrete, accounts for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions. In the context of accelerating climate change, the question arises: how can the carbon footprint of the cement industry be significantly reduced in the future? This question was at the focus of the LCCS conference (Shaping the fate of low-carbon cement science), which took place in Switzerland from 29 June to 4 July 2025. The event brought together over 120 researchers and scientists from more than 25 countries to present and discuss recent advances in the development of low-carbon binders and sustainable cementitious systems. PhD students of the Chair of Mineralogy, GeoZentrum Nordbayern, contributed to the conference with two presentations and a poster. The presented research focused on magnesium-based cements and composite cements derived from recycled, carbonated cementitious material. Further details can be found at the official website: https://lccs.epfl.ch/.