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UK’s biggest infrastructure firms commit to phase out fossil fuels! 👏 The six biggest infrastructure companies in the UK have set phase-out dates for fossil fuel use. Anglian Water, Heathrow, Lower Thames Crossing, National Highways, Northumbrian Water and Sellafield have signed up to the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Five Client Carbon Commitments towards achieving net zero. These companies are expected to invest tens of billions into UK infrastructure over the next decade. The pledges cover the largest-emitting areas in infrastructure delivery, including ending the use of diesel on construction sites (by transitioning to alternative energy sources such as diesel replacements, green hydrogen, and electric-powered plant) and shifting to the lowest-carbon sources of concrete and steel > https://ow.ly/1X2o50RsjYw #Construction #Contractors #Infrastructure #FossilFuels #Concrete #Steel #LowCarbon #NetZero

Asphalt accounts for over 95% of all UK roads. Tackling the emissions of asphalt is, therefore, vital for the UK road network to decarbonise in line with the country’s legally binding target of achieving net zero by 2050. ACLA is a tested and proven carbon-sink technology. It is commercial available to lower carbon emissions and achieve Net Zero targets. Well done all project partners for another low carbon road scheme! 👏

Decarbonization within the supply chain will play a crucial role in achieving our decarbonization goal!

One of the most clear and straightforward strategies I've seen: "The Five Client Carbon Commitments" have just been published in the UK. Procure for low carbon construction and provide incentives in our contracts Set phase out dates for fossil fuel use Eliminate the most carbon intensive concrete products Eliminate the most carbon intensive steel products Adopt PAS 2080, Carbon Management in Infrastructure, as a common standard I'm super excited to help drive this kind of ambition in Australia, too! https://lnkd.in/eHSeyca2

Generate is proud to support the construction of an electric arc furnace (EAF) micro-mill through a secured loan to reinforced steel contractor Pacific Steel Group. The new mill will significantly reduce the emissions of rebar used in California and nearby states.    Generate’s investment in PSG enables steel production that is both sustainable and cost competitive. The mill will incorporate multi-technology sustainability solutions to lower its emissions and environmental footprint with project economics that eliminate the green premium. California’s devastating wildfires highlight the critical need for climate resilience and sustainable rebuilding. This project is about more than producing green steel — it’s about paving the way for a future where our infrastructure reflects our commitment to combating climate change and rebuilding communities sustainably. We are very excited to partner with PSG on this transformative project. Learn more about our investment: https://lnkd.in/g5mWEjj5

✳️  New case study: New road laid using ACLA® at Front Street, Sunniside 🚧  We partnered with Durham County Council and MGL Group to decarbonise their road resurfacing works using ACLA®, our carbon-negative solution for asphalt. ⬇️  Key project statistics: ✅  Using ACLA® in the asphalt mix permanently removed 23,142kg CO2e from the atmosphere. 🚗  That’s a carbon-saving equivalent to driving 141,110 km in a typical petrol car! 👤  In the words of Dave Elliot, Joint Chief Executive of MGL Group: “MGL Group's continued partnership with Low Carbon Materials and Durham County Council reinforces our shared commitment to a sustainable future. By collaborating on further schemes, including our work at Front Street, Sunniside, where the Rainton Construction team is laying our net zero asphalt, we aim to decarbonise the built environment and create a lasting positive impact.” 🟢 We look forward to forging more exciting partnerships with like-minded pioneers in construction as we pave the way towards a decarbonised future for the industry! ⏩  For full details of the project, click here: https://lnkd.in/ensNdf7Z 📉  Get in contact to discuss how ACLA® could reduce the carbon footprint of your next construction project! #SustainableConstruction #LowCarbonMaterials #NetZero #LowCarbonConstruction #LocalRoads 

🎬 Behind the Scenes: Building the UK’s first road using net zero asphalt. 🟡 Low Carbon Materials, Durham County Council and Rainton Construction, part of MGL Group, recently completed the resurfacing of Elvet Hill, Durham. 🚧 The road works were the first in the UK to incorporate our innovative carbon removal solution for roads -  ACLA®. 🪨 ACLA® is a carbon-negative aggregate that significantly lowers the carbon footprint of asphalt. 👥 Our CEO, Natasha Boulding, visited the site with Alan Patrickson from Durham County Council and Dave Elliott from MGL Group. 🛣️ They watched as ACLA® was incorporated into the binder course of the works, creating the UK’s first road made with net zero asphalt. ⬇️ The project demonstrated the many positive benefits of using ACLA®: ✅  It is a drop-in solution that can be easily incorporated into asphalt mixes without changing existing manufacturing and construction processes. ✅ It can be used alongside other carbon-reducing solutions to stack the carbon reduction benefit. ✅ It presents a simple and scalable solution for local councils to decarbonise road construction and maintenance processes. 👀 Watch the video below to see ACLA® in action. ⏩ Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eQpVZZdG #SustainableConstruction  #LowCarbonMaterials  #NetZero #LowCarbonConstruction  #LocalRoads

2024 roundup - January 📅🌱 We started the year off strong with the achievement of our new step in lowering the CO2e emissions of our aluminium profiles. We're able to confirm with an independently verified EPD that the Hydro CIRCAL 75R aluminium we use for all of our products as standard in the UK contains just 1.9 CO2e emissions per kg of aluminium (compared to 2.3kg CO2e/kg of Al). With every step towards decarbonisation we take, we are lowering the environmental impact the building and construction market has on the planet.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the UK's Minister for Industry and Economic Security, Alan Mak MP, last week launched an initiative for the UK's leading construction companies to make a series of commitments as part of the "Five Client Carbon Commitments" towards a Net Zero future. Under Commitment 4 to "eliminate the most carbon intensive steel products", the initiative will use the GSCC's Steel Climate Standard to define the scope of carbon accounting for steel supplied. #climatechange #steel #greensteel

This is Scope 3 emissions reporting in action... Lang O'Rourke has set emissions limits on its concrete. Perhaps (finally) we will see #greencrete get a foothold in the Australian #builtenvironment. I like that they've made their carbon limits public too, for example 50MPa concrete can have no more tha 300kgCO2 per sq metre. Now I would just like to see all the WA government agencies requiring the same as part of their tendering processes, or at least giving tenderers with these types of requirements "bonus points" in their assessments to award contracts. #scope3 Laing O'Rourke sets carbon limits for Australian procured concrete | Laing O’Rourke (https://lnkd.in/gNCpjY2e)