Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Innovate UK, signatories to the commitment have committed to specifying and procuring innovative lower carbon concretes with specific technical and carbon performance requirements.

In the UK, cement is responsible for 8% of industrial emissions but the next wave of low-carbon alternatives are being developed and early support for innovative low-carbon concrete will position the UK as a world leader in next-generation construction materials and methods.

Investment is needed to meet both net zero and construction targets with the AMC a public signal of the demand and support for next-generation low carbon concrete. This demand stands to encourage the burgeoning market for low-carbon concrete, as well as the innovation, investment and scaling of the next generation of low-carbon concrete technologies.

To support this commitment, Ramboll will be advocating for innovative low-carbon concrete in its projects and raising awareness with clients and the industry.

The initial target of the AMC is to secure commitments for up to 500,000 cubic metres of innovative low-carbon concrete, equating to tens of millions of investment. This, in turn, will require at least one full-scale low-carbon concrete commercial production facility, which could unlock the potential for a future of decarbonised buildings and infrastructure.

Neil Sansbury, managing director for the UK & Ireland, said: “We are proud to be a founding signatory of the AMC for Next Generation Low-Carbon Concrete.

“This commitment aligns closely with our vision of the future of construction and the built environment: one of decarbonisation, climate resilience, and innovation. It is also a privilege to be joining forces with forward-thinking partners to encourage the successful adoption of low-carbon concrete alternatives, signalling a unified commitment to a sustainable future.”