China Cement Production
State-Owned+6.5% YoYChina | Cement | Global Rank #7
Annual Emissions (2023)
1.1 Gt
% of Global Emissions
2.78%
Historical Emissions
24.2 Gt
Global Rank
#7
Company Overview
China produces approximately 55% of the world's cement, making it the largest single source of cement-related emissions.
Primary Fuel Type
Cement
Industry Sector
CementEmissions in Context
China Cement Production2.78% of global
Equivalent to emissions of
214M
average people
Uses up carbon budget of
0.42%
remaining 1.5°C budget annually
Historical Climate Impact
24.2
Gt CO2 cumulative
Since records began, China Cement Production has been linked to 24.2gigatonnes of cumulative CO2 emissions. This represents a significant portion of the historical emissions that have contributed to current climate change.
0 Gt70 Gt (Saudi Aramco - highest)
Company Details
HeadquartersChina
IndustryCement
Ownershipstate owned
Primary FuelCement
Global Rank#7
Trend+6.5%
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