{
  "id": 3915918,
  "title": "Workshop advances low carbon innovation in Vietnam s cement sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/workshop-advances-low-carbon-innovation-in-vietnam-s-cement-sector",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/workshop-advances-low-carbon-innovation-in-vietnams-cement-sector-159669.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UNIDO, Vietnam Institute for Building Materials, and Low Carbon Construction Association held a workshop to advance knowledge on practical solutions for reducing cement production's carbon intensity. Representatives from various sectors attended, emphasizing the importance of industrial decarbonisation for Vietnam's competitiveness and innovation. Cement and concrete are crucial for development, but cement production accounts for 7-8% of global CO₂ emissions. In Vietnam, cement production contributes to 16% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions, making decarbonisation crucial.\n\nLC3 (Limestone Calcined Clay Cement) offers a practical and scalable solution, reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 40% compared to conventional Portland cement while maintaining performance and durability. LC3 can be produced using existing infrastructure with limited investment. Developed through research at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland, LC3 can help Vietnam advance its net-zero 2050 commitments and green growth strategy while utilizing local clay resources and strengthening domestic value chains.\n\nThe workshop aimed to explore practical pathways for LC3 adoption in Vietnam, covering global decarbonisation trends, LC3 technology, relevance to the Vietnamese context, local clay availability, calcined clay production, standards and specifications, and the cement sector's sustainability strategy. Switzerland played a significant role in LC3 development and knowledge exchange. UNIDO supports cement sector decarbonisation through policy frameworks, technology deployment, financing, and market creation.",
  "summary": "A workshop was held in Hanoi on August 27 with a view to support industrial decarbonisation of Vietnam s cement sector",
  "key_points": [
    "UNIDO, Vietnam Institute, Low Carbon Association held workshop",
    "LC3 technology reduces cement CO₂ emissions by up to 40%",
    "Workshop focused on practical pathways for LC3 adoption in Vietnam"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}