Carbon 1 Mississauga Groundbreaking with Carbon Upcycling, Ash Grove, and Government Stakeholders. (CNW Group/Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc.)
A first-of-its-kind in Canada commercial carbon capture and utilization facility for the cement manufacturing industry is coming soon to Mississauga, Ont. Carbon Upcycling Technologies cement manufacturer Ash Grove, a CRH Company, recently broke ground on the Carbon1 Mississauga facility at Ash Grove’s cement plant west of Toronto.
The project will use Carbon Upcycling’s patented technology to permanently sequester carbon dioxide from the cement kiln and use it to transform locally produced industrial byproducts into high-quality, low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Once operational in 2026, the facility will have the capacity to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of SCMs annually, directly contributing to Canada’s climate and clean manufacturing goals.
“What we’re launching is more than a new system – it’s a new way forward. This project signals a breakthrough in how we decarbonize one of the world’s most essential industries. We’re proud to build it in Canada, using homegrown talent, partnerships and purpose-driven innovation,” said Serge Schmidt, president of Ash Grove.
“Carbon 1 Mississauga is a milestone in our journey to build world-leading, domestic supply chains in North America. It will stand as a testament to the shared commitment of our team, our partners at CRH and Ash Grove, and the local community who share our vision for a resilient, clean tomorrow,” added Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling. “With this project we’re setting the precedent for a new way forward. One that aligns community, industry and climate, so that we can build local, build better, and most importantly, build today.”
In recognition of its innovation and environmental potential, the Carbon 1 Mississauga project was awarded up to $10 million in federal funding through three key Canadian programs: Next Generation Manufacturing’s Sustainable Manufacturing Program; the Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Low-Carbon Economy Fund; and advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
“Clean technology, including carbon capture, will play an integral role in our efforts to decarbonize,” stated Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada. “Projects such as this one present significant economic opportunity for Canadian industry in clean technology, clean energy and decarbonization.”
The Carbon 1 Mississauga project is being delivered through a multi-stakeholder collaboration. CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, has invested in Carbon Upcycling and is playing a key role in scaling the company’s technology.
