CarbonCure Technologies, Inc.
Presenter:
Robert Niven, President & Founder
Email:
rniven@carboncure.com
Phone:
902.442.4020
Website:
http://www.carboncure.com
Address:
1344 Summer Street
Halifax, NS, B3H 0A8
Year Founded:
2011
Industry Sector:
Cleantech Category:
Company Overview:
Halifax-based CarbonCure Technologies Inc. was spun off from Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. in 2011 to jointly commercialize its industry-proven and patent-pending clean technology for the concrete sector with its partners the Shaw Group and Air Liquide. The worldwide addressable market is $900M for just the first product application, concrete blocks. The management team possesses advanced engineering, business, concrete sector and carbon management specialization. The company is supported by an advisory board of North American business and innovation leaders.
Markets & Applications:
The worldwide addressable market is $900M for just the first product application, concrete blocks. The management team possesses advanced engineering, business, concrete sector and carbon management specialization.
Technology & Products:
The low-cost equipment component upgrade is easy and fast to install. In less than a day and $8,000 in capital expenditures, concrete plants are refitted to consume CO2 to create far greener, stronger precast concrete products at a lower cost.
Carbon Sense Solutions also specializes in carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems. Our expert technical and policy reputation is backed by experience in technology research and development, involvement in international climate change policy and successful industrial project planning and management.
We deliver a range of advisory services to private sector and government clients for the accelerated deployment of industrial CCS and mineral carbonation projects. Our large industrial clients continuously seek new innovations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. In response we apply our carbon sequestration expertise to design and commercialize new technologies for the energy, cement and mineral sectors.
We understand that today’s climate change initiatives often demand a multidisciplinary approach that exceeds any firm’s capacity. Our approach is to offer clients with the best available strategic advice for the delivery of their projects from concept to implementation. As such, Carbon Sense Solutions has developed partnerships with some of the world’s leading specialists to supply the client with a custom team to match the specific project’s interests.
Sustainable Competitive Advantage:
The low-cost equipment component upgrade is easy and fast to install. In less than a day and $8000 in CAPEX concrete plants are refitted to consume CO2 to create far greener, stronger and lower-cost precast concrete products. Concrete producer profit margins are increased by 50-80% and feature:
- Energy savings: 38% less fuel required for steam curing
- Lower defect rate: 20% fewer defects from 15% higher early strength
- Cement savings: 10% lower cement content
- High quality: Exceeds ASTM/CSA material testing standards
- Universal compatibility: Original Equipment Manufacturer compatibility and simple installation
- Fast payback: profitable in first year, low upfront costs
- Green: 17% reduction in product carbon footprint
Business Model & Financials:
- Revenue projections for 2012 are 442k, and $1.8M in 2013.
- The business model is built upon recurring revenue from clean technology component sales to concrete producers and ongoing service fees.
Team:
Robert Niven, M.Sc.
Founder and President • robert.niven@carbonsensesolutions.com
Robert Niven oversees the firm’s consulting services and cleantech development projects. He has held various technical, commercial and policy advisory roles in carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon management, and mineral carbonation projects for nearly a decade. His contributions to the climate change field have been recognized by invitations to present his research and perspective at numerous international conferences, including the United Nations climate change negotiations and the National Round Table on Environment and Economy.
Robert’s focus is on developing cleantech solutions for industry and businesses that meet both economic and environmental standards. His research in mineral carbonation processes and commercialization leadership has led to the ongoing development of the company’s CO2 Accelerated Concrete Curing process, which has attracted international critical acclaim and investment. He also advises the financial sector on strategic investment in the cleantech sector.
Mr. Niven holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from McGill University.and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Victoria. In his spare time, Robert is an avid outdoors enthusiast and devotes his time to nature conservation and environmental community events.
Robert earned the Canadian Standards Association’s new Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantifier certification in 2010.
Jennifer Wagner, M.Sc., MBA
Carbon Projects Specialist • jennifer.wagner@carbonsensesolutions.com
With an extensive academic background in chemistry and environmental sciences, Jennifer Wagner works with both the technical and business teams to translate the technical aspects of the technology into a business case. Jennifer’s past work in the field includes environmental-science modeling, research in atmospheric chemistry at McGill University and analytical chemistry in the Proteomics Lab at the National Research Council. In addition to her specialized experience in chemistry, Jennifer also brings a strong familiarity with business communications and corporate social responsibility. With MBA majors in sustainability and finance, Jennifer co-owned the Dalhousie-based Wakeside Consulting Group, a student-run consulting company that specialized in sustainability projects including feasibility studies, marketing campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
Jennifer holds a Master of Business Administration from Dalhousie University, a Master of Science from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Science from McGill University. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys traveling, cooking, and repurposing clothing and furniture.
Advisory Board
The company is supported by an advisory board of North American business and innovation leaders.
Development Plans:
- CarbonCure Technologies is launching its first two North American full scale customers in 2011.
- The product will be installed in multiple high-profile green buildings in California and Eastern Canada.
- Strategic industry partnerships are in place to initially expand across the North American market and into global markets in 2012-2013.
Additional Information:
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