Friday, August 1, 2025
Carbon Upcycling Technologies and cement manufacturer Ash Grove, a CRH Company, broke ground on Carbon 1 Mississauga – a Canadian first-of-its-kind commercial carbon capture and utilization facility at Ash Grove’s cement plant in Mississauga, Ont.
The project will use Carbon Upcycling’s patented technology to permanently sequester CO₂ from the cement kiln and utilize it to transform locally produced industrial byproducts into high-quality, low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Once operational in 2026, the facility will have the capacity to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of SCMs annually, directly contributing to Canada’s climate and clean manufacturing goals.
“Clean technology, including carbon capture, will play an integral role in our efforts to decarbonize. Projects such as this one present significant economic opportunity for Canadian industry in clean technology, clean energy and decarbonization. We will continue to work with partners across sectors to accelerate the adoption of this kind of technology and ensure Canada is a global leader in carbon capture investments,” said Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
In recognition of its innovation and environmental potential, the Carbon 1 Mississauga project has been awarded up to $10 million in federal funding through three key Canadian programs. Carbon 1 Mississauga is supported by Next Generation Manufacturing’s Sustainable Manufacturing Program, the Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Low-Carbon Economy Fund and is receiving advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
“Harnessing advanced digital technologies is key to making manufacturing more sustainable and efficient. The Advanced Manufacturing Cluster, one of Canada’s global innovation clusters, is helping to accelerate environmentally responsible manufacturing processes from coast to coast to coast. These collaborative projects highlight the power of innovation to drive real progress—helping Canada’s manufacturers thrive while supporting our climate goals and enhancing our global competitiveness,”said Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.
“Carbon 1 Mississauga is a milestone in our journey to build world-leading, domestic supply chains in North America. It will stand as a testament to the shared commitment of our team, our partners at CRH and Ash Grove, and the local community who share our vision for a resilient, clean tomorrow. With this project we’re setting the precedent for a new way forward. One that aligns community, industry and climate, so that we can build local, build better, and most importantly, build today,” said Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling.
The Carbon 1 Mississauga project is being delivered through a multi-stakeholder collaboration. CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, has invested in Carbon Upcycling and is playing a key role in scaling the company’s technology.
“What we’re launching is more than a new system – it’s a new way forward. This project signals a breakthrough in how we decarbonize one of the world’s most essential industries. We’re proud to build it in Canada, using homegrown talent, partnerships and purpose-driven innovation,” said Serge Schmidt, president of Ash Grove.
Featured imaage: Carbon 1 Mississauga Groundbreaking with Carbon Upcycling, Ash Grove, and Government Stakeholders (CNW Group/Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc.)
