Case Study

Durham City

6,400 kg CO₂e Removed

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

Location

Durham

Impact

6,400 kg CO₂e Removed

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Project Partners

Durham County Council

MGL Group

News Coverage

SUMMARY

Low Carbon Materials recognises the power of partnership in achieving a sustainable future, particularly within our home county of Durham. Our close collaboration with Durham County Council and MGL Group has been essential in driving the adoption of ACLA, our innovative carbon-negative aggregate, across the region. This successful collaboration reflects a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating a greener County Durham.

Working with MGL Group has been equally vital to our success in County Durham. Their local expertise in road construction, combined with their dedication to sustainability, makes them the perfect partner to implement ACLA effectively. Together, we're showcasing the real-world benefits of this carbon-negative solution.

"This new material continues to play a key role in helping the Council achieve its carbon reduction ambitions and, when used in conjunction with other sustainable materials, allows the delivery of road maintenance projects with significantly lower emissions than when using standard materials."

Alan Patrickson

Durham County Council’s Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change

These partnerships are crucial in accelerating the shift towards a low-carbon economy in County Durham. By working together, we are proving that collaboration is key to driving meaningful change and building a more sustainable future for the region. The success of these partnerships serves as an example for other organizations seeking to make a tangible impact on their communities and contribute to a greener world.

“Through our ongoing collaboration with LCM and Durham County Council, our shared commitment to decarbonising the maintenance and construction of highways is having an evermore positive environmental impact. This latest resurfacing scheme is another example of sustainable construction and carbon reduction.”

David Elliott

MGL Group’s Joint Chief Executive

"Collaborating again with forward-thinking partners like MGL Group and Durham County Council is essential to driving real change in sustainable construction. This project in the heart of Durham City showcases what's possible when we share a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. We're proud to be playing our part in creating a greener future for Durham."