UK cement news

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Sylvera's analysis of 3000+ cement facilities reveals a fortyfold spread in carbon intensity (0.03 – 1.24 tCO2e/t). As EU free allowances phase out, CBAM ramps up, and EAC demand grows, lower-carbon producers stand to gain, but only with credible, facility-level data to prove their performance and capture value.

Cemex has supplied a high-quality, lower-carbon concrete for the sustainable redevelopment of a 20-storey former office building in the City of London.

Leonard has unveiled a refreshed corporate identity designed to signal a renewed commitment to removing more people from high-risk shutdown environments.

Breedon Group announces an update to its Back British Cement campaign, which was launched in January this year to make the case for urgent action to secure the future of domestic cement production.

Material Evolution, the UK-based low-carbon cement innovator, has helped RPC Contracts cut carbon by 20% while improving strength in its precast products using MevoXL.

Total revenues of US$10.8 billion (Q2 2025: US$10.2 billion) were 6% ahead of the prior year driven by positive pricing momentum, good underlying demand, and contributions from acquisitions.

Groundwork is progressing well to build the UK’s first carbon capture facility at a cement works at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Padeswood site in north Wales.

Heidelberg Materials posts strong second quarter 2026 growth, with revenue rising to €6.04 billion, supported by strategic acquisitions and continued sustainability progress.