Fortera 2024 Year in Review

The year 2024 was packed with milestones as we delivered on our priorities across the business. We worked diligently and effectively to forge new partnerships in the cement and concrete industry. We made notable strides in commercializing low-CO2 cement, providing cost-competitive ways for customers to reduce their environmental impact while increasing strength and durability. We also fueled industry adoption of novel technologies and advanced our globally scalable vision by earning international regulatory approvals. Our achievements are the culmination of a strategy we call FIRE.

Fortera is on…

Feedstocks
Feedstocks

We work with existing cement producers’ feedstock.

Infrastructure
Infrastructure

We utilize cement producers’ infrastructure from quarry to kiln.

Regulations
Regulations

We meet and exceed existing ASTM regulations.

Economics
Economics

Our project economics allow for a profitable means to produce low-CO2 cement.

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Unlike many methods to reduce industry’s share of carbon dioxide emissions that prove too expensive to be economically viable, Fortera Corporation’s solution to reduce concrete production-related CO2 emissions is also expected to lower producers’ operating costs. The technology integrates directly into existing cement production systems, reducing capital costs and minimizing downtime required for installation.

Fortera’s first commercial plant is now in operation, with an annual capacity to produce 15,000 tons of cement and capture 6,000 tons of CO2. The company has also raised $85 million in Series C funding to begin expanding on a global scale.

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“FIRE is the key to executing our vision on a global scale — paving the way to zero CO2 cement to make real climate advancements.”

Ryan Gilliam, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder Ryan Gilliam, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Verified Carbon Credits Are Helping to Fund the ReCarb® Process

Fortera’s ReCarb® process not only converts industrial CO2 to low-carbon cement — it also serves as the cornerstone of our Verified Carbon Credits program, which in turn supports the development and operation of more ReCarb® facilities.

Our carbon credits are validated through an established registry process and verified by trusted third-party organizations. Issued credits are bought and sold through our carbon credit market partner — then retired and removed from the market after being applied to an emissions-reducing claim.

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Fortera ReCarb® Plant Carbon Credit Life Cycle
Bank of America

“At Bank of America, we are committed to assisting clients across all industries, including in hard-to-abate sectors like cement, as they move toward a sustainable future. We see significant opportunities in scaling up innovative decarbonization technology solutions, and working with Fortera to market their carbon credit is a strategic decision to advance large-scale sustainable solutions for the infrastructure and construction sectors.”

Gaining Momentum with ReCarb® Plants

Fortera ReCarb® Plant in Redding, CA, USA
ReCarb® Plants

Our Redding, California, plant will produce 15,000 tons of green cement per year.

Work is beginning on a Mountain West ReCarb® plant with a 400,000-ton annual production capacity.

30+ Plants on Tap for ReCarb® Expansion

Fortera forged partnerships around the globe, as evidenced by the signing of multiple memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with plants in 30+ locations on four continents — North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

ReAct™ Product - Highly Engineered, Customizable Green Cement

Reshaping Regulatory Specifications

After two years of rigorous work with ASTM International and AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), Fortera’s ReAct™ product now meets ASTM standards in three categories. 

 

Newly revised ASTM standards allow either mineralized calcium carbonate or natural limestone to be blended in cement and concrete, as outlined in the following specifications:

 

ASTM C150

ASTM C595

ASTM C1157

 

This not only paves the way for more sustainable building practices around the globe, it also opens a clear path to market for Fortera as a leader in green infrastructure.

Fortera and Sumitomo Corporation Join Forces to Bring Low-Carbon Cement Technology to Asia

With the Asian market accounting for 73% of global cement output, green cement manufacturer Fortera is partnering with multinational Sumitomo Corporation to position the market for widespread adoption of Fortera’s carbon-reducing ReCarb® technology.

The two companies have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to focus on deploying Fortera’s bolt-on low-to zero-carbon cement plants with some of Asia’s largest cement manufacturers. The Japanese market will be the partnership’s initial focus, and multiple sites of interest have already been identified. In addition to the MOU, Sumitomo Corporation’s venture capital arm, Presidio Ventures, participated in Fortera’s Series C funding campaign earlier this year.

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Fortera Secures $85 Million to Expand Globally

The $85 million in Series C funding will allow Fortera to scale the deployment of its low-carbon cement technology that integrates with existing infrastructure. The round included participation from previous investors Khosla Ventures and Temasek, as well as first-time investments from Wollemi Capital, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, Presidio Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. With operations at the company’s Redding ReCarb® Plant underway, Fortera is positioned to move forward with additional plants that will produce ReAct™ green cement, which has 70% less carbon dioxide (CO2 ) per ton than ordinary cement.

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Ramping Up for Commercialization

ReAct™ Blend

Fortera launched its ReAct™ Blend cement supplement on a commercial scale with the first 500 tons of product.

ReAct™ Pure

Fortera made strides with commercial production of ReAct™ Pure, its 100% cement-replacement product.

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Case Studies: ReAct™ Blend Pours Are Cutting CO2 Emissions by Up to 49%

Fortera’s low-CO2 cement solution, ReAct™ Blend, is already making a difference for clients throughout the state of California. Select any project to view a detailed case history, including percentage of CO2 reduction, mix design and project images.

 

  1. Garden Path, Stairs and Topping Slab, Menlo Park
  2. High-Traffic Walkway, Caltrans and City of Santa Cruz
  3. Senior Center, City of Berkeley
  4. Parking Lot, Moss Landing
  5. Veterans Success Center and STEM Facility, Redding — Coming Soon

 

A New Foundation to Strengthen Communities

The newly developed Fortera Foundation donated 10 tons of ReAct™ Blend low-carbon cement to help Simpson University reduce CO2 by 7% on the slab and footings for the school’s Veteran Success Center. The center aims to assist veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life by helping them navigate enrollment, benefits, mentoring opportunities, and more. The center also includes engineering and technology labs to support STEM programs at the university.

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CEO Joins TIME100 Climate List

TIME editors named Fortera CEO and Co-Founder Ryan Gilliam, Ph.D., to the TIME100 Climate list in 2024. The list, which recognizes influential climate leaders in the business sector, vetted prospective honorees based on their “measurable, scalable achievements.” Gilliam’s visionary dedication to helping solve CO2 problems in cement manufacturing, coupled with his progress toward global scalability, puts him in the company of other changemakers in the Innovators category.

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