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I've heard similar about concrete as well, but have had a difficult time putting it in context.

"Cement (3%): carbon dioxide is produced as a byproduct of a chemical conversion process used in the production of clinker, a component of cement. In this reaction, limestone (CaCO3) is converted to lime (CaO), and produces CO2 as a byproduct. Cement production also produces emissions from energy inputs – these related emissions are included in ‘Energy Use in Industry’."

Unfortunately, it doesn't further breakdown what percentage of the cement energy inputs contribute to GHG emissions.

https://ourworldindata.org/ghg-emissions-by-sector




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