The 2050 carbon roadmap of the European cement industry presents a vision for the cement sector whereby the cement carbon footprint could be reduced by 32% compared with 1990 levels, using mostly conventional means. It also describes potential levers for how this could be further increased by the application of emerging new technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS). Subject to specified policies and technological prerequisites, a potential reduction of up to 80% may be envisaged. We worked closely with Cembureau and external stakeholders to structure, redesign, and disseminate the roadmap.