The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has issued the country’s first quality mark for carbon-cured concrete, marking a step forward in the application of the circular carbon economy (CCE) approach. The initiative, developed with the support of the Ministry of Energy, aims to advance sustainable construction and reduce carbon emissions.
The measure supports Saudi Arabia’s broader climate ambitions, including its target of achieving net zero emissions by 2060. It is also part of efforts to implement the CCE framework, which promotes using carbon as an economically valuable resource through reduction, reuse, recycling, and removal strategies.
According to SASO, the use of carbon-cured concrete will help cut emissions in the concrete and construction sectors—industries considered among the hardest to decarbonise. The technology enhances the material’s strength and durability during early hardening, allowing manufacturers to reduce cement content and permanently store captured carbon within the concrete.
The Ministry of Energy said the initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives on sustainability and climate action, contributing to the Kingdom’s transition towards low-carbon materials and construction practices.
