Sustainable Progress Based on the Current Situation of Global Cement Production

The construction industry is a major source of global carbon emissions, particularly the environmental impact of cement production. Starting with global environmental issues, this paper expounds the current situation of carbon emissions in the building materials industry, especially cement production. This paper quantitatively analyzes the sources of carbon emissions in the cement production process, including the stages of raw material mining, clinker calcination, mixing and grinding. Based on existing research and data, this paper reveals the future of cement production from manufacturing techniques and raw materials. Green manufacturing techniques (e.g. alternative fuel (AF) technology, carbon capture and storage technology), and the application of low-carbon substitutes materials (e.g. pozzolan and fly ash) are highlighted. The research shows the development of green manufacturing techniques and low-carbon substitutes is essential for the sustainable development of the cement industry. Through these studies, promising manufacturing techniques and cement substitutes have been identified to provide constructive solutions for achieving global carbon reduction targets.