What is concrete?

Concrete's great simplicity lies in the fact that its constituents are ubiquitous and are readily available almost anywhere in the world.

Performance Indicators

As part of its Sustainable Construction Strategy, the concrete industry is committed to the annual reporting of performance.

Carbon

The concrete industry is committed to reducing the carbon intensity of production. Guidance is also available for designers to reduce embodied and operational carbon using concrete.

Responsible Sourcing

90% of concrete is certified to responsible sourcing standard BES 6001. Find out more about ethical and responsible sourcing of UK manufactured concrete and constituent materials.

Biodiversity and our Natural Environment

The sectors responsible for the extraction of the limestone and aggregates used in concrete have a proven record of world-class restoration of our natural environment. Find out more.