Lodha Pioneers India’s First LC3 Concrete Road at Palava

By Lodha Foundation

In a defining stride towards sustainable urbanization, Lodha has become the first real estate developer in India to deploy Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) concrete for road construction at Palava City. This innovation, executed in collaboration with IIT Delhi, JK Cement, RMI, and Sika India, marks a transformative moment in India’s decarbonization journey.

The use of LC3, which offers up to 40% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional cement while maintaining superior durability and strength, showcases how cutting-edge material science can drive climate action in the built environment. The pilot follows JK Cement’s industrial-scale LC3 production at its Mangrol plant, recently certified under IS 18189:2023, translating years of academic research into a real-world infrastructure milestone.

This milestone forms a key part of Lodha Foundation’s broader Net Zero Urban Accelerator programme, which is directed towards reduction in Scope 3 embodied-carbon emissions through material innovation and supplier engagement. Building on earlier successes with high-SCM composite concretes, the LC3 pilot paves the way for integrating low-carbon materials across Lodha’s upcoming projects.

The next phase will extend LC3 applications to structural and precast concrete, supported by advanced admixture systems co-developed with Sika and rigorous QA/QC protocols led by IIT Delhi. By bridging research, industry, and construction practice, Lodha is setting new benchmarks for climate-resilient urban development—proving that sustainability and scale can go hand in hand.