Recently Tammer had the opportunity to participate in a trip to Norway, which was organized by the Eesti Ehitusmaterjalide Tootjate Liit. Represented by CEO Liis Kokk and sustainability specialist Stina Silluste, we explored some of the most advanced projects aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials. The trip offered a great chance to explore the future-focused technologies and broaden our horizons.
During the first day we visited the Heidelberg Materials Sement Norge manufacturing plant in Brevik, where industrial carbon capturing capability is being developed. Hopefully soon the plant will start capturing its own CO₂ emissions. The emissions are then going to be stored as a liquid and will be injected 2,600 meters below the North Sea.
On day two we toured the Saint-Gobain Bøckmann AS gypsum board factory in Fredrikstad. By switching from natural gas to hydropower, the factory’s manufacturing process is now carbon-neutral.
Looking back on the trip, Stina Silluste noted: “Projects like these demand significant investments and collaboration across multiple stakeholders. State-level support is particularly important for implementing environmentally conscious solutions. As these projects are among the first of their kind globally, a significant portion of resources is devoted to learning. Achieving flawless operations requires constant process reevaluation, as there are no existing manuals or frameworks to guide their implementation.”
In conclusion, the trip provided invaluable insights and created a great platform for exchanging ideas with fellow construction industry professionals about progress in sustainability and the future direction of the field.
