Turning Negative Into Positive

We use multi-objective AI optimization to identify and transform previously unusable industrial waste into high-performance, carbon-negative supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), doubling both revenue and CO₂ reduction compared to traditional mineralization methods.




 

Monetizing Waste, SCMs, & Carbon

 

Waste Remediation

>$50/t value

 

Carbon-Negative SCMs

>$100/t value

Carbon Credits

Carbon Credits

>$60/t value

Harnessing AI
We build where it matters! 
Using AI to design-optimize cement alternatives based on locally available industrial waste and natural materials, delivering the lowest cost and highest carbon reduction possible.

We account for thousands of physiochemical factors converting variable wastes into standardized materials with over 95% accuracy.
SlagZero™
Our transformative carbon-negative SCM:

  • -0.16GWP

  • +30% cement replacement

  • +6000psi compression strength

  • +36% GHG reduction in concrete

Carbon Negative Solutions TED X Production

Listen to how we solve two of the world's greatest problems with one solution.

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Carbon Negative Solutions NRMCA Podcast

Listen to Carbon Negative Solutions on the National Ready Mix Concrete Association Podcast.

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We Are All Bound By Nature
We may forget sometimes but humans are an animal species.  No matter how complex we make society, we are still simple creatures.

We all want the best solutions to climate change for the betterment of our lives and future generations.
CONCRETE PROBLEM
United Nations data shows that more than 100 million people are projected to die prematurely this century due to climate change.

The cement/concrete industry accounts for 8% of carbon emissions, 30% of all solid waste generated, AND 40% of all raw materials extracted globally.  This means millions of people will die prematurely from our industry's impact unless a meaningful solution is found.
UNITY
For the 1st time in world history, a staggering 99% of countries on Earth joined in unity and signed a legally binding treaty; The Paris Agreement.

This unprecedented agreement sets out to reduce ~50% greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and become net-zero by 2050, in hopes of saving humanity.
Heading In The Wrong Direction
Current solutions are not working!

Not only are we not on target to reach our greenhouse gas reduction goals but carbon emissions have RISEN since the signing of the Paris Agreement from 49B tons to 54B tons. Furthermore, current solutions do not address atmospheric CO2 which has risen 30% in 40 years to a record 422 parts per million.


Not Low Carbon; A Carbon Negative Solution
Our mission is to develop carbon negative concrete products that turn one of the largest polluting products (concrete) into the leading carbon sequestering & solid waste removal product SIMULTANEOUSLY.

Keith Crossland

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

3x Entrepreneur & acclaimed business leader having created multiple sustainability companies from idea-to-success. Prior to founding Carbon Negative Solutions, Keith founded Immerse Underwater Safari, partnering with the largest hospitality company in the world and becoming the 1st Black Submersible Pilot in the world. Prior to this, he built John Brown Real Estate achieving financial freedom at the age of 33. Keith has 11 years of banking experience and a Masters' Degree from New York University in Sustainable Real Estate Development & Finance.

Dr. Hongyan Ma

Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder

Dr. Hongyan Ma is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-inventor of the company’s breakthrough technology. Dr. Ma is a leading scientist in the civil engineering field ranked in the top 1% in the world by citation. He is also the Director of the Laboratory of Future Cements and Carbon-Negative Initiatives at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Aside from Civil Engineering and Material Science, he also serves as an expert in Artificial Intelligence and Critical Minerals Recovery. Dr. Ma has a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Dr. Wenyu Liao

Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

Dr. Wenyu Liao is the Chief Technology Officer and co-inventor of the company’s breakthrough technology. Dr. Liao is an expert Scientist in the sustainable concrete field. He has participated or lead research in carbon mineralization, carbon negative SCMs, and energy storage in concrete for the US government and academia. Wenyu also serves as a subject matter expert in building machine-learning models to optimize SCM cement replacement in concrete. He holds his PhD Civil Engineering from Missouri Science & Technology.

  • 444 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, USA
CERAWeek 9 Most Promising Startups!

Carbon Negative Solutions recognized by RICE Alliance & CERAWeek as one of the most promising companies.

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The Path to a Sustainable Future

Check out this interview with All Things Innovation and Carbon Negative Solutions CEO Keith Crossland.

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Winners of FEI Startup Competition

We did it again!!! We are thrilled to share we have won the highly competitive Front End of Innovation Startup Competition.

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Village Capital Participant

Excited to share we are participating in Village Capital's impact investing program

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