Peace of mind: delivering net zero buildings, avoiding stranded assets

UK Concrete brought together a diverse group of experts from within the property, insurance and sustainability sectors to discuss the key drivers behind delivering net zero buildings and avoiding the prospect of stranded assets

Trials of calcined clay in cement could reduce carbon by up to 40 per cent

Groundbreaking project to demonstrate how calcined clay can lower emissions

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.

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

MPA showcases how the minerals industry contributes to nature recovery and nature-based solutions

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.