EnviCore is at the forefront of the fight against climate change, targeting emissions from Portland cement, a major contributor to industrial pollution. Their innovative approach involves repurposing waste minerals from mining operations as supplementary cementitious material, promoting a circular economy and significantly reducing emissions. By processing these minerals at much lower temperatures than with conventional methods, EnviCore’s solution reduces CO2 emissions by over 90% and can replace up to 20% of cement in concrete mixes. This addresses waste management challenges for mining companies and assists construction firms in achieving their net-zero goals. In April 2024, UpLink invited EnviCore to participate in the Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Saudi Arabia, where they connected with a leading cement group. This connection led to a partnership granting EnviCore free access to facilities for piloting their technology. The collaboration allowed EnviCore to significantly scale up production without heavy investment in new plants. The financial relief from this partnership, valued at around $1 million per month, has greatly boosted EnviCore’s growth and commercialization efforts. Shahrukh Shamim, Chief Executive Officer of EnviCore, credits UpLink for facilitating this crucial connection, which has been instrumental in accelerating their progress. He believes that participating in UpLink events and engaging with its community has opened doors to influential industry players, helping to drive their mission forward. Case study 3 EnviCore The biggest impact that we can have is by talking to the right individuals. UpLink made that possible by introducing me directly to the CEO of Siam Cement Group. And there are not a lot of platforms out there that can actually provide this. Shahrukh Shamim Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, EnviCore Credit: EnviCore Uplink Annual Impact Report March 2025 22

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