CURA, a developer of electrochemical cement technology, and carbon data provider Sylvera have announced a partnership to address the lack of standardised data in the low-carbon commodities market. The collaboration aims to help producers with verified environmental advantages establish “green premiums” and navigate complex regulatory frameworks such as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Cement production currently accounts for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions, yet the market for lower-carbon alternatives has been hindered by fragmented data and self-reported carbon intensity figures. To resolve this, Sylvera conducted an independent lifecycle assessment of CURA’s technology, which claims to reduce emissions by 85% compared to conventional methods. The assessment benchmarked CURA against more than 3,000 cement facilities globally, placing the developer in the top 0.1% of producers by carbon intensity.
Through bespoke financial modelling, the partnership identified potential opportunities of up to €409 million for CURA via the EU ETS. Moving forward, CURA will use Sylvera’s platform for live benchmarking and scenario modelling to support offtake agreements and investor engagements. The partnership is intended to provide a blueprint for how independent verification can connect environmental performance to commercial value in the building materials sector.
“Our technology delivers a genuinely transformative reduction in cement emissions, and being able to prove that in a credible way to the market is essential. Our partnership with Sylvera gives us the credibility to engage buyers and investors with confidence,” said Erin Bobicki, CEO, CURA.
CEO of Sylvera, Allister Furey said, “The green premium opportunity is clear, but producers need credible, independent data to prove their advantage. We’re proud to be setting a new standard for integrity in this space, and look forward to expanding this work across low-carbon commodities.”
