Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Construction Industry Turns to Measurable Strength, Scale and Sustainability
Construction companies are looking for materials that are strong, affordable and better for the environment.
This is because buildings and infrastructure create a large share of global carbon emissions and use many raw materials.
Ecopath Innovations says some of its materials can replace conventional cement.
The company says these materials can reduce carbon emissions and need little or no traditional water curing.
In Bengaluru, one cement-free road project used about 30 fewer tonnes of cement.
The company says this avoided about 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Sustainable materials can be used for roads, buildings, drains and other city infrastructure.
A major challenge is moving successful tests into real construction contracts.
Ecopath plans to expand its products and develop a fast-setting material for repairing concrete roads.
Sustainable construction is shifting toward measurable gains in carbon, water use, durability, cost and service life.
Ecopath says its Eco-Concrete can reduce material-related carbon emissions by up to 80% and require no conventional water curing.
A 350-square-metre cement-free road project in Bengaluru eliminated about 30 tonnes of cement and avoided an estimated 22 tonnes of CO₂.
Industry adoption is hindered by ingredient-based tenders, performance concerns and the lack of a clear path from pilots to procurement.
Ecopath plans a cement-free ready-mix repair product and aims to avoid 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ within 24 months.
- Who
- Ecopath Innovations, led by founder and CEO Sourabh Kumar, is discussing sustainable construction materials and its expansion plans.
- What
- The company is promoting cement-free and lower-carbon construction materials while outlining barriers to adoption and planned products.
- When
- The company’s repair product is targeted for commercial deployment within six to eight months; it aims to avoid 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ over the next 24 months.
- Where
- The initiatives include a 350-square-metre road project in Bengaluru, with Ecopath manufacturing locations in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Pune.
- Why
- The shift is driven by construction’s environmental impact and the need for stronger, more affordable, water-efficient and lower-carbon infrastructure.
- Global construction emissions
- Buildings and construction account for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions, according to the article.
- Global material extraction
- Buildings and construction account for nearly 50% of global material extraction, according to the article.
- Eco-Concrete carbon reduction
- Ecopath says its Eco-Concrete can reduce material-related carbon emissions by up to 80%, depending on the mix and application.
- Bengaluru road project
- The 350-square-metre cement-free road eliminated approximately 30 tonnes of cement and avoided an estimated 22 tonnes of CO₂.
- Manufacturing network
- Ecopath operates seven manufacturing locations: five in Bengaluru, one in Mysuru and one in Pune.
- Production capacity
- The network can manufacture approximately 1.5 lakh pavers, 50,000 blocks and 10,000 kerbs per day.
- Business target
- Ecopath aims to avoid at least 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ over the next 24 months while building toward ₹100 crore in revenue.