The concrete industry is facing major challenges. Climate change, the increasing demand for energy and the need for sustainable use of resources are forcing us to rethink. New possibilities for the reduction of the CO2 footprint of concrete production must be identified without compromising the quality of the products. This publication discusses the potentials and challenges of combining modern curing technology, energy generation by pyrolysis and the use of biochar. These technologies are no longer just dreams of the future but are already established. It is now a matter of integrating them optimally and proving their long-term stability on an industrial scale. The first projects that combine these approaches will be implemented in the coming months.