Why carbon imports are out of sight and out of mind

Diana Casey explores why construction supply chains must have a greater understanding of where materials come from and their the associated carbon emissions

Government-backed research opens the door to huge carbon savings

New cement research sets out potential to cut direct CO2 emissions by up to four million tonnes a year. 

Carbonation: why it is time to absorb the facts

Did you know that concrete buildings naturally absorb carbon dioxide over their lifetimes. This happens through a process called carbonation.

MPA to model carbonation of concrete across UK buildings and infrastructure for BEIS

A Government-backed project to calculate and measure the carbon dioxide emissions that are naturally absorbed by concrete is set to commence.

Flood resilience starts at home

Anti-flood measures are an essential part of our response to climate change, not just a topic for winter or for high-risk locations

Net gain, net zero: an industry uniquely delivering for nature

Nigel Jackson discusses how the minerals industry contributes to nature recovery and nature-based solutions

From roadmap to reality: putting words into net zero action

As COP26 kicks off in Glasgow, Dr Richard Leese discusses how the concrete and cement industry is getting on with converting its roadmap into reality.