Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Portfolio, has been chosen for the first Indo-Swedish Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) pilot in the global cement sector. The company has received an Indo-Swedish grant for a pre-pilot technology feasibility study, undertaken in collaboration with IIT Bombay and Sweden-based Eco Tech.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ambuja said it is the first cement company to receive such a grant. The study aims to develop scalable and sustainable CO₂ capture and utilisation solutions, with a focus on shifting from carbon storage to a circular carbon economy that supports low-emission fuels and materials.
Turning captured CO₂ into usable products
As part of the project, captured CO₂ will be converted into materials such as calcium carbonate or green methanol, using green hydrogen pathways. The study will assess both the technical and economic feasibility of CCU in cement operations — among the world’s most difficult sectors to decarbonise.
Supporting a circular carbon economy
The initiative represents a transition from simply capturing carbon to repurposing it for industrial use, helping reduce emissions while creating new green-material markets. The captured CO₂ will be used either for mineralisation or for producing green methanol, enabling low-emission alternatives across industries.
Leadership commentary
Vinod Bahety, CEO – Cement Business, Adani Group, said the grant strengthens the company’s commitment to responsible innovation and sustainability:
“CCU is a strategic lever to redefine sustainable construction. Our collaboration with IIT Bombay and Eco Tech, Sweden, will accelerate climate-resilient, value-creating solutions. CCU will be the final step towards our net-zero ambition.”
He added that Ambuja is advancing its net-zero roadmap through renewable energy, alternative fuels, Coolbrook’s RDH™ technology, AI-driven operations, and TNFD-aligned disclosures from FY26.
Roles of IIT Bombay and Eco Tech
IIT Bombay’s National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage will bring advanced mineralisation and CO₂ capture expertise. Eco Tech, Sweden, will work on energy optimisation, waste-heat recovery, and renewable electricity integration to make the CCU model more viable and cost-effective.
Boost to Ambuja’s decarbonisation efforts
The company said the grant supports its SBTi-validated net-zero roadmap. Ambuja is also scaling renewable power through 1 GW of captive solar-wind capacity and 376 MW of waste-heat recovery, while adopting TNFD standards and deploying AI across operations.
The project marks a major step in the cement industry’s decarbonisation journey by enabling emission reduction alongside opportunities for new green fuels and materials.
Ambuja Cements is the world’s ninth-largest building materials solutions company and a key entity within the Adani Portfolio.