Our Story
NEU was established by the American Concrete Institute to collaborate globally to drive education, awareness and adoption of the use of carbon neutral materials and technologies in the built environment.
Our world’s climate crisis has moved the cement and concrete industry to consider technologies that can successfully reduce CO2 emissions. The best path to take can be hard to discern with an over-abundance of information available from a multitude of sources. It’s not easy for companies to decipher the best technologies and materials to use, and sometimes, good information can get lost in the shuffle.
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This is where we come in.
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NEU was established in 2022 by the American Concrete Institute to address advancing the reduction of carbon in the built environment. The Center, based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, leverages ACI’s role as a world-leading authority and resource for the development, dissemination, and adoption of consensus-based standards for concrete design, construction, and materials. NEU's membership is open to government agencies, industries, technical societies, standard bodies, manufacturers, contractors, and professionals.
Mission
Through leadership with integrity and global collaboration, NEU will accelerate the adoption and use of reduced-carbon concrete technologies
Vision
NEU leads the global concrete industry in advancing reduced-carbon concrete technologies, empowering all stakeholders to build a sustainable future.
NEU's Core Values
URGENCY
Urgency should be balanced with thoughtful consideration of long-term impacts.
INTEGRITY
Integrity focused on accuracy, thoroughness, science, and a tempered approach within our content, programs, and activities.
TRANSPARENCY
Our commitment to transparency is unwavering. We are always willing to provide backup to our claims and share where our information comes from, fostering a culture of trust and security.
ADAPTABILITY
We will lead the concrete industry in anticipating and adapting to new technologies, practices, and demands.
COLLABORATIVE
We foster partnerships and open dialogue, actively engaging with stakeholders to unify efforts and drive shared success.
NEU's Stakeholders
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Concrete raw material suppliers
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Ready-mixed concrete producers
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Concrete product manufacturers
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Construction companies and developers
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Architects/consulting engineers
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Owners (public/government; private)
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Universities, nonprofits, and associations
How Do We Create Value for the Industry?
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Trusted authority in carbon-reducing technologies.
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Commitment to education, awareness, and advancing technologies to empower all industry stakeholders to build a sustainable built environment.
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Leveraging global partnerships and ACI resources to lead the industry’s carbon-neutral goals.
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NEU is a connector for industry stakeholders, offering knowledge, validation/verification of environmental claims, and strategic guidance.
Our Goals to Achieve Our Mission in the Concrete Industry
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Establish NEU as the leading authority on carbon-reducing technologies, setting the standard for industry knowledge and innovation.
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Forge and leverage strategic partnerships and alliances across the construction value chain to drive the widespread adoption of carbon-reduction technologies and accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.
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Position NEU as the premier educational and training resource, empowering industry professionals with insights and expertise on carbon-reduction technologies.
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Deliver trusted, proven processes for validating/verifying carbon-reduction claims, helping the industry meet environmental goals with confidence and credibility.
