JK Lakshmi Cement Chairperson Vinita Singhania meets Swiss Ambassador Maya Tissafi to discuss the future of low-carbon cement innovation and sustainable construction
Mumbai : JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, India’s leading cement manufacturer focused on sustainable constructions solutions, participated in a strategic discussion with H.E. Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland in India and Bhutan, on low-carbon cement innovation, sustainable construction, and long-term industry collaboration. The meeting reflected on the shared journey of the Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) initiative and the growing importance of scalable decarbonisation solutions within India’s infrastructure and construction sector.
The discussion highlighted the progress of LC3 as a commercially viable low-carbon cement technology capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 40 percent compared to conventional cement. The technology has emerged as an important pathway for balancing infrastructure growth with environmental responsibility, particularly in rapidly developing economies such as India.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Vinita Singhania, Chairperson & Managing Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., said, “The transition of LC3 from research and pilot implementation to commercial production reflects what meaningful collaboration between industry, academia, and global institutions can achieve over time. As India continues to expand its infrastructure and urban development footprint, sustainable construction materials will play an increasingly important role in shaping resilient and resource-efficient growth. Our production of Green Pro LC3 cement has been guided by a long-term commitment towards responsible manufacturing, operational excellence, and solutions that create enduring value for both industry and society.”
H.E. Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland in India and Bhutan, acknowledged JK Lakshmi Cement’s contribution towards advancing low-carbon cement adoption in India and appreciated the company’s early leadership in taking LC3 from research into commercial implementation. The meeting also reflected on the broader importance of international cooperation and industry participation in accelerating climate-responsive industrial solutions.
The interaction further explored opportunities for continued knowledge exchange with Swiss institutions working in sustainable construction and innovative building materials, including EPFL, EMPA, and ETH Zurich. Discussions also covered the evolving role of the cement sector in achieving long-term climate goals while continuing to support India’s infrastructure and housing requirements.
JK Lakshmi Cement has been closely associated with the LC3 initiative since its early stages in 2014, working alongside research and implementation partners including EPFL Switzerland, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, DA (Development Alternatives) and TARA (Technology and Action for Rural Advancement). The company conducted one of the earliest industrial trials of LC3 and subsequently announced commercial production of Green PRO LC3 earlier this year from its integrated Jaykaypuram plant in Rajasthan.
India remains the world’s second-largest cement producer, with infrastructure expansion, urbanisation, and housing demand continuing to drive long-term sector growth. In this context, low-carbon technologies such as LC3 are gaining wider relevance as the industry strengthens its focus on environmental efficiency, resource optimisation, and resilient construction practices.
The meeting concluded with a shared acknowledgement of the importance of continued collaboration between industry leaders, research institutions, and international stakeholders in advancing sustainable solutions for the construction sector.
