Terra CO2
Low-carbon cement replacement for concrete
Terra CO2 Technologies, based in Golden, Colorado, is a construction materials company founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing low-carbon alternatives to traditional Portland cement, aiming to reduce the concrete industry's significant contribution to global CO₂ emissions. Terra creates scalable supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and zero-carbon cements using locally sourced silicate rock feedstocks, achieving up to 70% CO₂ reduction.
Key products include OPUS SCM™, which can replace up to 40% of Ordinary Portland Cement in various concrete applications, and OPUS ZERO™, a zero-carbon cement currently in trials aimed at complete OPC replacement. Terra's solutions are designed to integrate with existing infrastructure, serving sectors such as commercial construction, residential building, and industrial facilities across North America and Europe. The company has secured substantial funding and received recognition for its innovative approach to decarbonization in the construction industry.