Circular Economy and Innovation
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R&D and Innovation
R&D and Innovation
Through our R&D and innovation efforts at Akçansa, we aim to reduce our environmental impact while creating value for both our company and the industry.
At Akçansa, through our research and development and innovation efforts, we aim to reduce our environmental impact by integrating advanced technologies into our production systems, and to contribute to both our company and our industry in line with the principle of “growing together.” We optimize our business processes in line with customer needs and market expectations, and develop innovative and value-added products without compromising the fundamental performance parameters of production and quality.
We carry out activities such as new product development and optimization, pre- and post-sales technical support, lectures and seminars on cement and concrete technologies at universities, technical site visits for university students, support for research conducted at universities on cement and concrete, and national/international scientific publications, in cooperation with universities, public institutions, industry associations, and the Heidelberg Materials Global Research and Development unit.
In line with our principle of responsible work for the future, we prioritize actions that support the transition to a low-carbon economy. All our research and development and innovation investments are managed through the lens of sustainability, guided by our 2030 Sustainability Targets, our Carbon Dioxide Roadmap, and our Low-Carbon / Low-Clinker New Product Development Plan.
In 2024, we conducted research into the applications of carbon capture, usage and storage technologies in the field of construction materials. We also focused on predicting quality control parameters in cement and concrete production using advanced data analytics, and completed these studies successfully. Additionally, we evaluated the potential of using construction and demolition waste in concrete production and construction applications, which yielded positive results in our analyses.
Moreover, in our ongoing research and development projects, we focus on the use of alternative mineral additives in cement and concrete production and investigate low-carbon production technologies. We are also studying the potential use of construction and demolition waste as a carbon-capturing material through upcycling methods in cement and concrete production, and conducting feasibility analyses for the use of hydrogen and oxygen in fuel blends.
Circulate Project
Our “CIRCULATE” project, which aims to convert construction and demolition waste into construction materials, was selected among the top 10 projects and successfully completed the CFA Türkiye program in 2023. Following this, we continued with detailed feasibility studies in collaboration with Yıldız Technical University and the Istanbul Environmental Management Industry and Trade Corporation. As part of the study, we collected samples from two different regions representing construction and demolition waste expected from the urban transformation process in Istanbul and completed their characterization. We also concluded the laboratory phase of our research and development project focused on separating concrete waste from construction debris and using it in cement and concrete production through upcycling. The results were highly successful, and the project will now proceed with industrial-scale trials.
TRY 25.9 million
Total R&D expenditures
TRY 7.2 billion
Revenue from sustainable products and services
25
Number of sustainable products and services
33.11%
Share of sustainable products and services in total revenue
TRY 25.9 million
Sustainability-focused R&D and innovation investments
6 Brand
Number of new brand registrations
56 Brand
Total registered brands
Legal Disclaimer
Akçansa 2024 Integrated Annual Report (‘Report’) has been prepared by Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (‘Akçansa’). The scenario analyses aligned with TSRS, the financial materiality studies, and all assessments related to physical and transition risks stemming from climate change—prepared by Akçansa—are based on the company's data, calculations, expert opinions, and compliance with national and international standards. Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. shall not be held responsible for any losses or damages that may arise should third parties or entities rely on these assumptions.
