Partanna’s carbon-negative concrete to help transform Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah into a sustainable global tourism hub

Partanna’s carbon-negative concrete to help transform Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah into a sustainable global tourism hub

Diriyah, Saudi Arabia:– Climate technology company Partanna has announced a partnership with the Diriyah Company. Both parties are actively exploring the use of Partanna’s carbon-negative building materials throughout the $63.2 billion Diriyah project, as part of a Collaboration Agreement signed recently in Riyadh.

Partanna, founded by award-winning architect Sam Marshall and former 3-time champion of the LA Lakers Rick Fox, has pioneered the world’s first carbon-negative concrete, which avoids emissions during its manufacturing process and naturally removes carbon. Through this collaboration, Partanna is seeking to support Diriyah Company’s vision of establishing Diriyah as a world-leading example of sustainability.

Three centuries ago, Diriyah served as the cultural and commercial crossroads of the Middle East. It was the birthplace of the First Saudi State and the original home of House Al Saud. Spanning 14 square kilometers, the project aims to transform Diriyah into a global tourism hub. With a strong commitment to sustainability, it is anticipated to attract more than 27 million tourists annually by 2030.

Partanna's innovative building materials will help realize this vision. The firm plans to establish manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia, to serve the Diriyah project and others.

The company's proprietary concrete formula, made from recycled ingredients, captures carbon dioxide, and permanently