Cement clinker is responsible for around 8% of global CO2 emissions and is a key driver behind ecoLocked’s mission to provide scalable end applications for biochar insetting in buildings, combining CO2 removal with maximum impact and performance for the construction industry. Working with multiple partners, 2023 is a landmark year for this young start-up which has validated their solution on a commercial scale to convert captured carbon into highly functional concrete admix materials and released their first products for precast applications. ecoLocked subscribes to the line of thinking which states that “environmental impact and economic value can not only be reconciled but actually reinforce each other in sustainable value chains."