Paebbl's CO₂-Negative Concrete Gains Amazon's Backing
Amsterdam, Friday, 25 July 2025.
Dutch startup Paebbl has developed CO₂-negative concrete with olivine, reducing emissions and capturing greenhouse gases. Amazon’s investment highlights the innovation’s potential in sustainable construction.
Innovation in Green Construction
Amid the growing concern over CO₂ emissions, the construction sector faces significant pressure to adopt environmentally friendly materials. Paebbl, a startup based in the Netherlands, has risen to this challenge by developing a revolutionary CO₂-negative concrete solution supported by government subsidies. Utilizing olivine, a naturally occurring mineral, Paebbl’s concrete captures and stores carbon dioxide, transitioning from a lab-scale concept to full-scale application with the aid of the Subsidie Demonstratie Energie- en Klimaatinnovatie (DEI+) program[1].
Cutting-Edge Technology with Global Impact
The heart of Paebbl’s innovation lies in its ability to accelerate natural processes that typically take millions of years. By applying pressure and specific temperatures within a reactor, Paebbl transforms olivine into a CO₂-binding concrete. This method presents a dual sustainability solution: it sequesters CO₂ and also prevents the usual emissions associated with traditional cement production, which accounts for approximately 8% of worldwide CO₂ emissions[1][2].
Scaling Up with Strategic Partnerships
In early 2025, Paebbl marked a significant milestone with the launch of its first demonstration facility in the Heijplaat district of Rotterdam. This factory converts olivine into carbonate powder, which acts as a cement and concrete source material, offering a robust alternative to conventional cement[1]. Significant partnerships, including investment from Amazon, underline the vast potential of Paebbl’s technology to reshape construction practices globally. Through these partnerships, Paebbl aims to scale its operations, optimize processes, and gather data essential for designing larger manufacturing facilities.
The Path Forward
Paebbl intends to continue pursuing financial support, possibly through further subsidies from RVO or European initiatives, to achieve their expansion goals. Marijn van Bergen, a key figure at Paebbl, emphasizes the importance of these partnerships not only with funding entities but also with concrete producers, contractors, and government agencies, to foster a sustainable future with minimal CO₂ emissions[1].