Sustainability
CO2 capture from industrial waste, cement and concrete.
Various initiatives are underway to move towards a circular economy. In the construction industry, and cement products in particular, efforts to achieve carbon neutrality are accelerating globally. In Japan, it is estimated that more than 4,000 sites pour concrete every day.
Nearly all of these sites use mortar as an on-site smoothing agent, which is considered to be a significant contributor to residual and returned concrete.
To address this issue, we have developed a product called RUBURI, which uses TAKECITE CCU powder as an alternative to mortal. By promoting the use of our environmentally friendly products, we aim to help reduce industrial waste and CO2 emissions on construction sites.
Shizuoika's hybrid circular economy ecosystem building with public-private partnerships
TAKECITE has signed a cooperation agreement with Obayashi Corporation, Suzuyo Corporation and Mitsubishi Shoji Kenzai Corporation to participate in the Shizuoka DAC Project, which contributes to the realisation of a decarbonised society.
The project will produce recycled calcium carbonate "TAKECITE" from ready-mixed concrete sludge, an industrial waste product, using Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. The project aims to achieve decarbonisation in the construction industry.
The only and unique sustainable business from Japan
TAKECITE's history of research and development dates back to the Showa period. At that time, the concept of TAKECITE did not attract much attention due to its low economic impact. However, since 2010, TAKECITE has been recognized as a potential seed of innovation. Japan faces two significant social challenges: a declining birthrate and an increasing aging population. In light of these issues, decarbonization has emerged as a crucial concern that will impact the country's future economy.
The Paris Agreement on greenhouse gases has further emphasized the need for national commitment to environmental issues. TAKECITE, rooted in Shizuoka and steadily progressing, has the potential to create a virtuous cycle benefiting the environment, society, and the economy. Our goal is to develop a business model that integrates and enhances these three elements, working towards a better future.
