Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director of Forum for the Future, has applauded the concrete industry for its initiative and commitment to become a leader for sustainable construction.
Speaking at the launch of ‘The Concrete Industry Sustainability Performance Report’, Porritt commended the industry saying that: “I am genuinely impressed at the progress that has been made and the quality of the leadership shown. The industry is to be congratulated upon the journey that it is taking”.
Forum for the Future has been working with the concrete industry to develop and implement a sustainability strategy. The launch of the first industry-wide Performance Report marks a milestone for the concrete industry. It examines the challenges being faced and provides a statement of achievement. Importantly, the report provides industry data across 14 performance indicators against which the concrete sector has committed to be benchmarked against and to improve upon.
The performance indicators are wide ranging and include the implementation of environmental management systems, reduction of waste and carbon emissions, improved energy efficiency and the provision of locally sourced materials. In addition, there are commitments to enhance the environment and create sustainable communities. The report will be followed up on an annual basis so that ongoing sustainability improvements can be measured.
To download the report, visit www.sustainableconcrete.org.uk