> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://content.konfab.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎙️EP05 - Innovating + Scaling Ultra-low Carbon Cement - URL: https://content.konfab.io/ep05-innovating-scaling-ultra-low-carbon-cement/ - Published: 2025-09-09T07:48:13.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-14T20:16:32.000Z - Description: A conversation with Hayley Moller on how we can decarbonise cement production - Author: Kane Watkinson - Tags: Video Podcast, Cement, Concrete, Construction, Innovation, AI, Climate Tech, Decarbonisation, Emissions, Built Environment Welcome to the 5th episode! 🎙️ ### Introduction Here we go for EP05, this time it's [Hayley Moller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleymoller/?ref=content.konfab.io) of [Material Evolution](https://www.materialevolution.com/?ref=content.konfab.io). I met Hayley at the Innovate UK Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Feb 25, my [visit notes here](https://content.konfab.io/industrial-decarbonisation-materials-manufacturing-showcase-2025-event/). We had a great discussion on the day, and I thought she would make a fantastic guest. Cement can't always be exciting, but Hayley has a great way of communicating the innovation, passion and dynamics involved in this challenging, hard-to-abate sector. That said, others have tried to make cement and concrete exciting, and succeeded. Referenced by Hayley in the conversation; if you want to learn about the comparative flexural and compressive strength properties of finished concrete, Miley Cyrus has a fantastic video, 'Wrecking Ball'. Head to the bottom of the page. ⬇️. --- As we try and focus back on cement, Hayley takes us through how Material Evolution is revolutionising the cement industry with an ultra-low-carbon chemistry, and what the role of AI is in accelerating chemistry and feedstock selection. Hayley shares her journey from carbon markets and climate communications into a traditionally male-dominated sector, emphasising the importance of diversity and multi-disciplinary team collaboration in driving change. Material Evolution is led by founders [Dr Liz Gilligan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/materialsliz/?ref=content.konfab.io), CEO and [Sam Clark](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samjclark/?ref=content.konfab.io), COO. A reminder of the scale and challenge - concrete, the finished product that utilises cement, is the second most consumed [material globally](https://www.21stcentech.com/concrete-consumed-material-planet-earth-enormous-contributor-global-warming/?ref=content.konfab.io). 🤯 Water, approx 9 billion cubic meters, followed by concrete at 4.16 billion cubic metres annually. Let that sink in! Material Evolution are taking on the challenge of developing ultra-low carbon cement for concrete production. > Cement is approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions. If that wasn't massive enough, as it stands, we aren't moving the dial significantly yet on emissions reduction, and the target becomes even harder. ⌛ > IEA targets an emissions intensity reduction from a stubborn 0.6 t CO2 per tonne of cement produced, by -3% per year through to 2030. --- 💡 Hayley's insights into innovation in a hard-to-abate sector show the challenges of entering the highly regulated and safety-critical construction industry. We have to take on the big challenges! Just hit play below and watch right here on the page! 🎬 🍿 Use the player controls to expand to full screen or adjust to your preferred video window size. ✅ Chapter summary below the player for your guidance... ### Chapters 👋 00:00 Introduction 🛣️ 02:38 Hayley's Journey into Cement Decarbonisation 💡 05:11 Innovative Solutions in Cement Production 🚧 08:01 Challenges in the Construction Industry 💼 10:30 Regulatory Landscape and Industry Standards 🧠 13:17 The Role of AI in Cement Innovation 👥 15:40 Growth and Team Dynamics 🧩 18:07 Future Prospects and Modular Plant Design 💬 25:23 Navigating Technical Communication Challenges 🤝 26:09 Building Corporate Partnerships for Growth 🌐 28:25 Scaling Beyond the UK: Regulatory Hurdles 🎢 29:28 First Commercial Plant + Valley of Death ⚖️ 35:12 Women in Climate: Representation and Change 💚 43:53 Advice for Future Generations in Climate Tech 👋 50:25 Wrap-up ### What's next? As always, would love to get your feedback on this episode and what/who else you might like to see. 🗣️ And yes the eagle eyed among you will have noticed we have skipped 04, back to that soon! Up next in EP06, [James Macnaghten](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-macnaghten-7aaa65a/?ref=content.konfab.io) from [Caldera](https://www.caldera.co.uk/?ref=content.konfab.io) who are scaling thermal energy storage - stand by... ♨️ ## More please... Weekly Newsletter | Video Podcast | Articles Subscribe Me Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Hope you enjoyed this one, on we go! Kane --- Here is Miley Cyrus concrete demo involving a 'Wrecking Ball' and well, little else. 1.2 billion views - who knew concrete could be so popular? 🤷‍♂️ ---