Product Brief

Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) manufactured by Union Cement Company is a high-performance supplementary cementitious material produced using a drying and grinding process at its Ras Al Khaimah facility. The material is produced from Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) with controlled processing to ensure required fineness and reactivity for concrete applications. It is used in structural and infrastructure concrete applications.

Registration Number

ICIS-202603-129

Status

Valid

Issue Date

26-03-2026

Expiry Date

25-03-2031

Geographical Scope

United Arab Emirates

LCA & EPD Author

Alan Beski Christopher

Certificate Holder

Company Overview

Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag

Founded in 1972, Union Cement Company (UCC) is the first cement producer established in the United Arab Emirates and a key contributor to the nation’s industrial development. Headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, the company operates an integrated cement manufacturing facility strategically located near major limestone reserves and port infrastructure. Over the decades, UCC has evolved into one of the largest cement manufacturers in the UAE, with a production capacity of approximately 4.8 million tonnes per year, supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, and construction projects across the region.

UCC manufactures a diversified portfolio of cement and clinker products, including Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulphate Resisting Cement, Oil Well Cement, Portland Limestone Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, serving both domestic and international markets. As part of the Shree Cement Group, UCC integrates advanced manufacturing technologies, stringent quality control systems, and sustainable practices such as waste heat recovery to enhance operational efficiency and environmental performance. The company’s products have been used in several landmark projects, reinforcing its position as a reliable supplier and a cornerstone of construction growth in the UAE and beyond.

Main Findings: GWP-GHG

The Declared Unit (DU) of this LCA is 1 metric ton and the findings below are expressed as kgCO₂e/DU.

Impact Category Unit A1 A2 A3 A1-A3 A4 A5 C1 C2 C3 C4 D
GWP-GHG kgCO₂e 4.60E+00 1.05E+02 4.73E+01 1.56E+02 1.21E+01 1.09E-03 0.00E+00 4.95E-03 1.54E+01 9.39E-01 -9.10E+00

This indicator includes all greenhouse gases, excluding biogenic carbon dioxide uptake and emissions, as well as biogenic carbon stored in the product, as defined by IPCC AR6 (2021). The indicator aligns closely with the Global Warming Potential (GWP) outlined in EN 15804:2012+A2:2019, incorporating updated characterization factors and environmental impact indicators. Reading example: 1.57E-03 = 1.57*10⁻³ = 0.00157.