Let’s tackle some of
the biggest challenges
We are focused on investing and partnering with companies tackling 5 themes that make our industry safer, smarter, more efficient and sustainable.
Next Gen Products
Commercialise and scale the next generation of advanced sustainable products.
![](https://crh.estd.dev/media/pages/areas-of-focus/d04213117d-1665525074/next-gen-products-950x.webp)
Decarbonisation
Accelerate our industry’s path to carbon neutrality using carbon capture usage and storage technologies, supplementary cementitious materials, low carbon production methods, clean energy, and alternative fuels.
![](https://crh.estd.dev/media/pages/areas-of-focus/d5957c35db-1665525150/decarbonization-950x.webp)
Industrialisation
Increase on-site productivity and safety through modular construction, 3D printing, robotics and autonomous vehicles.
![](https://crh.estd.dev/media/pages/areas-of-focus/d57888500e-1665525162/industialization-950x.webp)
Digitalisation
Make the built world smarter using data from IoT devices and AI to generate actionable insights. Improve on-site efficiency through digital platforms for supply chain, collaboration & reporting.
![](https://crh.estd.dev/media/pages/areas-of-focus/2e5fa7c463-1665525175/digitization-950x.webp)
Marketplaces
Increase market efficiency and optimise the interaction between supply and demand for materials, labour, equipment, home and contracting services.
![](https://crh.estd.dev/media/pages/areas-of-focus/52aee4c325-1665525189/marketplaces-950x.webp)
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