Construction industries in Mexico and Peru adopt decarbonization strategies

The construction sectors in Mexico and Peru are increasingly adopting decarbonization strategies to address climate urgency and environmental regulations. Professionals in these regions are focusing on the use of low-carbon materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without compromising structural integrity.

In Mexico, the industry is seeing a shift toward green concrete. By partially replacing clinker with supplementary materials such as volcanic ash, blast furnace slag, and calcined clays, some formulas can reduce associated emissions by up to 50%. These innovations also aim to improve long-term durability in extreme climates.

In Peru, industry leaders emphasize four key actions to mitigate environmental impact: selecting materials with lower environmental footprints, improving material planning to reduce waste, managing construction residues effectively, and optimizing resource use. For example, Cementos Pacasmayo has introduced Ultra Armado HE, a cement with lower clinker content that can reduce a product's carbon footprint by up to 12% compared to conventional Type I cement.