{"id":1367,"date":"2024-11-06T10:48:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T10:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/?p=1367"},"modified":"2024-12-05T03:45:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T03:45:08","slug":"greenjams-construction-with-carbon-negative-bio-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/greenjams-construction-with-carbon-negative-bio-concrete\/","title":{"rendered":"GreenJams: Construction with Carbon-Negative Bio-Concrete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-154650.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1369\" style=\"width:346px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-154650.png 346w, https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-154650-300x66.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is a part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/category\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/category\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Early Stage Climate Startup series<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;from Climafix 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GreenJam\u2019s Agrocrete\u00ae is a carbon-negative bio-concrete made from crop residues and industrial by-products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers superior performance over traditional building materials, with properties such as thermal insulation, durability, and cost-efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 1.5 lakh Agrocrete\u00ae blocks deployed and 14 completed projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Value Proposition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bio-concrete that actively captures and stores carbon, with an embodied carbon value of 0.14 kg CO\u2082 per kg, in contrast to 0.24 kg CO\u2082 per kg for conventional materials, transforming buildings into carbon sinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agrocrete\u00ae also provides a solution that is nearly 50% more cost-effective compared to traditional alternatives. It offers 350% better thermal insulation and has a lifespan of over 75 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Pain Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental Impact:<\/strong> Conventional materials like clay bricks and AAC blocks have a high carbon footprint. GreenJams Agrocrete\u00ae, sequesters carbon and reduces the environmental impact of construction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural Waste Management: <\/strong>Agrocrete\u00ae repurposes crop residues into valuable construction materials, preventing 1,200 tons of stubble burning for every 3,00,000 sq. ft. of construction, and converts agricultural waste into a climate solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thermal Efficiency: <\/strong>The construction industry is under pressure to reduce costs. Agrocrete\u00ae is a material that is more affordable than traditional bricks and provides 350% better thermal insulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Climate Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sequesters CO\u2082:<\/strong> Agrocrete\u00ae sequesters 1,080 tons of CO\u2082 preventing 3,564 tons of CO\u2082 emissions through its lifecycle. Buildings constructed with Agrocrete\u00ae act as long-term carbon storage unit sequestering CO\u2082 for up to 75 years&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stubble Burning: <\/strong>Agrocrete\u00ae repurposes agricultural residues that are otherwise burned, emitting CO\u2082 and particulate matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Current &amp; Future Target Segments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Target Segments<\/strong>: The residential and industrial sectors, with key customers reporting 90% retention rates. The company operates production facilities producing 1,500 blocks per day in Meerut and Visakhapatnam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Target Segments<\/strong>: By 2027, GreenJams aims to establish additional production units across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, with a daily production capacity of 75,000 blocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. USPs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carbon-Negative Concrete<\/strong>: Agrocrete\u00ae sequesters carbon, supporting net-zero targets and reducing the environmental impact of construction. GreenJams expects about 15 crores INR annually from carbon credits earned through carbon sequestration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost and Performance<\/strong>: Agrocrete\u00ae cuts construction costs by up to 50%, improves thermal efficiency, and enhances durability. Its lighter weight reduces labor and transport costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Team Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tarunjami\/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BOe7mo62SQJePpulWcTa4jQ%3D%3D\"><strong>Tarun Jami<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Founder &amp; CEO):<\/strong> Tarun holds a B.E. in Civil Engineering and a Master\u2019s in Environmental Science. As a Ph.D. Fellow and an expert in deep-tech construction innovations, he has headed the development of Agrocrete\u00ae as a carbon-negative building material, with his 9+ years of experience in construction and environmental science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jlnmurty?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAA-qCQQBxkeSjjO1lOmUlmZKGAuTieOEWOQ&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Acompanies_company_people_index%3B4b955a46-405c-4844-bbf1-4e323ec314b2\"><strong>Er. JLN Murty<\/strong><\/a><strong> (MD): <\/strong>With over 37 years of experience in the construction industry, including roles as Project Director at TATA and VP &amp; Head of Civil at JSPL, Er. Murty brings deep expertise in project management and the introduction of new construction technologies. His leadership has been critical in guiding GreenJam\u2019s transition from pilot projects to full-scale commercial production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. GreenJams presenting at Climafix Summit 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kmvm_FmsUaU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is a part of the&nbsp;Early Stage Climate Startup series&nbsp;from Climafix 2024 Highlights 1. Value Proposition 2. Pain Points 3. Climate Impact 4. Current &amp; Future Target Segments 5. USPs 6. 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