The total lifetime reduction in CO2 derived from choosing Marshalls concrete bricks, over the traditional bricks available on the market, is 49.1%.
If all UK housebuilders changed to concrete bricks for a year, the CO2 reduction would be the equivalent of taking 300,000 cars off the road or reducing transatlantic flights by half a million planes.
Combating climate change is now at the top of everyone’s agenda. International agreements, government guidelines, and industry targets demand a more sustainable response from the built environment industry, which is widely recognised as a significant global contributor to CO2 emissions.
Plus, homeowners and buyers are becoming more conscious and demanding and focusing on the carbon footprint and impact of the entire build process.
Are we moving fast enough?
What if considerable and immediate reductions in embedded CO2 could be made simply by your choice of bulk materials? What if a single decision could seriously accelerate your journey towards meeting the industry’s net-zero targets.
How is this possible
Concrete bricks are cured, not fired in a kiln, so there is a massive reduction in heat energy and fossil fuels required throughout the process. Also Marshalls produce their bricks across the UK, making sure they supply as close to site as possible, so the carbon footprint of transportation is reduced. And, due to the nature of their composition, Marshalls’ bricks continue to absorb CO2 over their lifetime.
Anything else?
As well as reduced embodied CO2 and logistical efficiencies, Marshalls’ concrete brick range benefits from:
• Dimensional consistency – allowing bricklayers to achieve levels more efficiently.
• Broad choice – over 80 variants suitable for any planning condition or design aesthetic.
• Easy to cut with hand tools – less likely to shatter, reducing wastage.
• Resistance to fading and efflorescence – so buildings stay attractive for longer.
• Maintenance of industry-standard productivity – verified by independent trial.
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