Overview
CO₂ Reduction under Korea’s 2023 Carbon Neutrality Plan
CO2 reduction in railway industry, in response to the 2023 National Basic Plan for Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth by the Korean Government
CO2 emission 156 kg/ton of cement-based concrete
CO2 emission 64.4 kg/ton of concrete with 85% cement replacement
Core Competencies
Purpose
To develop Eco2Crete, a cement-replacement eco-friendly concrete, for RC sleepers in order to reduce CO₂ emissions and enhance sustainability.
Resistance to chloride ion penetration
Expected Benefits
Carbon Neutrality Alignment
– Fully in line with Korea’s national carbon neutrality policy
ESG Compliance
– Supports sustainability strategies of railway operators
Durability Enhancement
– Eco2Crete + GRFP sleepers show improved performance under chloride exposure
CO₂ Reduction 59%
– Verified by SimaPro LCA analysis
Certifications
Compliance with EN 13230-3 structural performance requirements
TRL 8
Installation on Incheon Line 1 (2025.4.11-13) for track maintenance requirement
Contact
Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI)
Global Business Department
Dr. Younghoon Bae
E-mail: yhbae@krri.re.kr