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Our range of concrete solutions are designed not only to meet the highest standards of performance and durability, but also to minimise environmental impact across the entire lifecycle of a project, helping you meet your sustainability and carbon reduction goals without compromising on performance.
Get in touch about Sustainable Concrete
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world, but traditional concrete production is responsible for around 7 - 8% of global CO₂ emissions.
We are committed to reducing carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and promoting circular economy principles. Our range of sustainable concretes are designed to deliver a lower carbon solution and make a material difference to the places we live, work and play.
By integrating lower carbon cement alternatives, recycled aggregates, and innovative mix designs, we can provide concrete solutions that support more sustainable construction without compromising on quality or strength.
Reducing the amount of CEMI and incorporating Secondary Cementitious Materials (SCM’s) such as Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS); Pulverized Fuel Ash (PFA); Silica Fume or Limestone fines in the concrete mixture, enables us to reduce the CO₂ footprint of our concrete whilst maintaining product performance.
Reduced CO₂ emissions
Lower carbon alternatives, like our geopolymer concrete, and concretes designed using SCMs (secondary cementitious materials), can significantly reduce embodied carbon.
Recycled aggregates
We can incorporate recycled aggregates and/or recycled concrete aggregates, helping preserve virgin aggregate reserves for future generations.
Efficient mix design
We optimise material usage to eliminate waste, while our focus on durability ensures the concrete lasts longer and requires less maintenance over its lifecycle.
Locally sourced materials
We prioritise the use of locally sourced materials, cutting down on transport emissions and supporting local economies.
Our sustainable concrete solutions can replace standard traditional concrete in the majority of applications to help meet sustainability goals and carbon reduction targets.
Whether you're building homes, infrastructure, or commercial developments, our sustainable concrete options will help you meet your environmental goals while ensuring long-term resilience and compliance with evolving regulations. This includes green buildings and projects seeking BREEAM, LEED or Net-Zero certification.
Reduced CO₂ emissions
Lower embodied energy
Customisable mix designs
We'll work closely with you to develop tailored sustainable concrete mixes that meet specific performance, environmental and design requirements. Explore some of our sustainable concrete solutions below and get in touch to discuss your project needs.
Yes, we can provide certificates by mix, site and project. Please speak to your Breedon representative when placing your order and they will be able to assist.
We have a variety of lower carbon concretes that can be designed to meet your specific low carbon needs and specifications.
We add a range of sustainable materials and technologies to reduce the carbon in a concrete mix. This includes SCM’s to replace a portion of cement, recycled aggregates to help preserve natural resources, and recycled water used in the mixing process. In addition, we use superplasticisers to improve workability while allowing for a reduced cement content.
CEMI is the largest CO2 contributor in concrete. We specialise in designing concrete mixtures that use alternative materials such as SCM’s and chemical admixtures to reduce the amount of CEMI in the concrete and hence lower the CO2 of the product without compromising the required performance.
In addition, we use recycled aggregates to help preserve natural resources, and recycled water used in the mixing process to ensure the concrete provided has the minimum impact on the environment.
Our ready-mix concrete is normally delivered in an 8-wheeler mixer truck that typically carries 7.5m3 of concrete and has a gross weight of 32t. For hard-to-access areas or smaller loads our Breedon Minimix service may be suitable.
We also offer a collection service from specific plants. Please contact us for more information and locations.
Our team of technical experts are available to support with finding the right low carbon concrete solution for your project requirements. Please get in touch for further support.
