A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITH PLC Imagine if the Hoover Dam saved 10% of its CO2 emissions, or 61,000 metric tons,* when placed from 1931-1935. Now imagine if every project in Nevada since then did the same. Be a catalyst for this change for future generations by making a simple change. Shaping Nevada’s Future with PLC PLC is the acronym for Portland Limestone Cement, a proven 1:1 substitution for traditional Portland cement. PLC is a proven embodied carbon gamechanger with equal performance and up to 10% fewer CO2 emissions. Every Step Matters The global urgency for action to protect the climate is more evident than ever. Taking steps today to reduce carbon impacts sets a positive course for the future. These objectives have inspired bold commitments from Architecture 2030 and SE 2050. The Nevada Climate Initiative goals are for a 45% reduction in CO2 by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Specifying PLC is a key step in meeting these goals. Taking action, the California cement industry has developed an ambitious Carbon Neutrality plan for CO2 emissions reduction involving three pathways and nine levers. View this transformational plan on the CNCA website at cncement.org. *The equivalent of over 74,000 acres of forest in a year.
1:1 Replacement for Portland Cement PLC is simple to produce, a 1:1 replacement cement using existing materials at current production plants. This cement formulation is proven with decades of performance around the globe. Technical Data and Specifications Typical concrete specifications utilize ASTM C150 Portland Cement. To achieve carbon emission reductions, it is important to add ASTM C595, Type IL, Blended Hydraulic Cement to the specification. Since both C150 and C595 cements provide essentially the same performance levels, the specification may be limited to C595 cement to ensure carbon emission reductions. Additional specification and performance information is available in the CNCA Specification/Technical Sheet. Measuring Impact of CO2 Savings Measurement of impacts is vital. CNCA has created a calculator for identifying CO2 reduction through PLC on projects. Architects and engineers can use this tool to envision the wider-scale effects. Benefits are magnified when a firm applies these metrics throughout an entire portfolio of projects. We Are Here to Help CNCA is available to assist with resources and technical guidance for specifying PLC. For more information, contact Tim or Nathan. Tim Blake, Assoc. AIA – Consultant 408.888.4490 tim@timblakeconsulting.com Nathan Forrest, P.E. – Technical Director 520.235.0480 nathan.forrest@cncement.org