The Clinker Factor

World Cement Association

Cement production is responsible for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is possibly the hardest to abate sector. In this podcast series, the World Cement Association’s CEO, Ian Riley, talks to industry leaders, experts and technological innovators from across the globe, bringing insights and fresh perspectives on how the cement sector can decarbonise and improve sustainability. Suitable for anyone interested in climate change mitigation and industrial sustainability.

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Opportunities to Improve Cement Production Efficiency and Lower Emissions Using AI

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09/17/21 • 23 min

Ian Riley talks to Liran Akavia, COO of Seebo, about how AI can improve efficiency and lower carbon emissions in the cement industry. The discussion takes us from what process-based AI is, the benefits it can have for the industry's decarbonisation efforts, how to implement it and what producers could gain in terms of better quality, better profitability and better efficiency.

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Carbon8 Systems - Helping the Cement Industry Become Carbon Negative Using CO2 and Cement Bypass Dust

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08/18/21 • 24 min

In this episode, Ian talks to Dr Paula Carey, a Founding Director of Carbon8 Systems, the owner of a technology which uses mineralisation and carbonation to treat industrial residues such as cement bypass dust, using CO2 captured directly from flue gas, to produce a lightweight aggregate product. Ian and Paula discuss the science behind this process, the increasing applications and relevance of the technology to the cement industry, and how it can help concrete to become carbon negative.

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Interviewing the Interviewers - The Cement Industry from the Perspective of Trade Media

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07/14/21 • 42 min

In this episode, Ian Riley turns the tables on Thomas Armstrong (ICR), Peter Edwards (Global Cement) and David Bizley (World Cement) covering an array of topics from the holistic viewpoint afforded to editors of cement trade magazines. This fascinating episode discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the cement and media industries, the future of conferences, careers in the cement industry, exciting new technologies and changing attitudes towards sustainability and decarbonisation.

New Cementitious Materials And Cross Country Cooperation. An example From Northern Europe

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08/14/23 • 19 min

In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Mirjam-Kim Rääbis, Product Developer at UP Catalyst, and Dr. Inger Lise Alsvik, Scientific Researcher at Saferock, about their organisation's most recent collaboration to start developing carbon negative concrete, the challenges of being a start-up, and the opportunities and advantages of working with national institutions.

Technology and Decarbonisation - Part 1: Calciners

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12/04/20 • 28 min

Part 1 of 4 - Calciners: Our Technology & Decarbonisation mini-series, with KHD, will track the history of key technological advancements in the cement industry and how they are contributing to greater sustainability in the sector.

Technology & Decarbonisation Part 4: The Future of Cement Technologies

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07/26/21 • 28 min

In the fourth and final episode of our Technology and Decarbonisation mini-series with KHD, Ian Riley and Matthias Mersmann discuss the future of the cement industry, and the technologies that will help us reach net-zero. CCUS, circular economy, intensifying cooperation, oxyfuels and increasing efficiency all feature on this exciting road to decarbonisation ahead.

Meet the Innovators Who Are Developing New Ways to Make Cement

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01/05/23 • 31 min

In our first podcast of 2023, Gurinder Nagra (Founder of Furno Materials) and Greg Houchins (Founder of Chement), join Ian Riley to discuss their ideas, the challenges of commercialising new cement technologies, and the advantages of working with the Breakthrough Energy Fellows.

Integrating Climate Risks and Opportunities into Decision Making: The Latest on ESG Investing Trends and Impacts on the Cement Industry

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05/11/22 • 19 min

In this episode, Ian Riley talks to David McNeil of Sustainable Fitch on the latest news and trends in the world of ESG investing, and the impacts these will have on the global cement and concrete industry. They cover carbon offsets, carbon markets, the expectations of ESG investors and dependence on thermal coal.

WCA Awards: A Very Impressive Project at CIMAT

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11/19/24 • 28 min

In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Abdelillah Yamoul (Kiln Manager) and Hicham Raji (Quality Manager) of WCA Member Ciments de l’Atlas about the work done to improve performance at its Ben Ahmed Plant which received two awards at this year's WCA Annual Conference: Health and Safety Award & Plant Improvement Project - Special Recognition Award. The implemented practices to improve all round performance, including energy efficiency, emissions, safety record and employee engagement. Most impressively these gains have been sustained and built on for the last 7 years.

Updates from the Korean Cement Industry

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07/02/21 • 24 min

Join Ian Riley in this latest Clinker Factor podcast as he speaks to Chang-Ki Lee, Vice President of the Korea Cement Association. Key topics of discussion include the country's issues with overcapacity, the Korean industry's progress towards decarbonisation, and the price and demand for cement.

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How many episodes does The Clinker Factor have?

The Clinker Factor currently has 48 episodes available.

What topics does The Clinker Factor cover?

The podcast is about News, Business News, Podcasts, Business, Industry and Sustainability.

What is the most popular episode on The Clinker Factor?

The episode title 'Opportunities to Improve Cement Production Efficiency and Lower Emissions Using AI' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Clinker Factor?

The average episode length on The Clinker Factor is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Clinker Factor released?

Episodes of The Clinker Factor are typically released every 27 days.

When was the first episode of The Clinker Factor?

The first episode of The Clinker Factor was released on Oct 26, 2020.

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