MPA report highlights CO2 emissions fall for UK cement producers
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) reports that carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of cement fell by two per cent between 2016-17 in the UK. However, for aggregates and asphalt production CO2 emissions incresed in the country, while readymix concrete production saw a decline in emissions.
The data collected forms part of the MPA's Sustainable Development Summary data which was recently launched. Commenting on the information, MPA Chief Executive, Nigel Jackson, said: "The MPA supports the industry's continuing commitment to measuring and reporting data and to transparency on performance. The reporting process is now evolving to reflect the seven strategic priorities set out in the MPA Charter and as part of this process we will be working to further improve the quality and coverage of our sustainability data."
