CO2 emissions generated by the UK concrete and cement sector are now 63% lower than 1990 levels, driven by a combination of continued decarbonisation efforts by manufacturers but also by falling domestic production, a new report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows.
UK cement production has hit its lowest level since 1950 as high energy, regulatory and labour costs stifle the sector’s competitiveness, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA). The UK made 7.3 million tonnes of cement in 2024, around half of what it produced in 1990.
Swiss concrete recycling specialist Neustark complains that British Standard BS 8500 holds back greener building opportunities. Not so, says Mineral Products Association director Elaine Toogood.
The Scottish Government’s decision to align the newly devolved Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT) with the UK Aggregates Levy for 2026–27 has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS). Representing Scotland’s producers of essential rock, gravel and...
MPA Scotland, which represents the majority of Scotland’s aggregates producers, has kicked off research into the economic contribution of the industry to the Scottish economy, ahead of the introduction of the Scottish Aggregates Tax.
New research showing a negligible difference in whole life carbon emissions between concrete masonry and timber construction has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
The Government’s new £300 million commitment to boost the UK offshore wind sector has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published ‘Managing Work-Related Stress…A Guide to Risk Assessment’ which aims to provide Clear, Simple, Smart guidance to employers and managers to help them complete a suitable and sufficient work-related stress risk...
Leading figures in UK nature conservation gathered at The Royal Society, London this week to celebrate the essential role quarrying plays in nature recovery and biodiversity gain.