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Tarmac Blue Circle Cement is marking its 125th anniversary in 2025
Blue Circle has been moving to transition all of its Blue Circle ready-to-use products to Portland Limestone Cement (PLC).
This move delivers up to a 7% reduction in embodied carbon per tonne so products such as Mastercrete and Postcrete now carry stronger sustainability credentials.
Garry Gregory, packed products director at Tarmac, said: “As we celebrate 125 years of Blue Circle, we’re proud not only of our history but of the sustainability journey we’re on. From reducing embodied carbon in our products to transforming how we produce and deliver cement, we’re focused on supporting our customers as they face increasing environmental expectations. The future of construction must be collaborative, and we’re committed to playing our part.”
This transition to lower-carbon cement is part of a five-pillar approach to decarbonisation: production, process, product, packaging, and placement. Tarmac has invested in cleaner production methods, including the shift from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources such as biomass and waste-derived fuels.
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