British Precast has launched a challenging Sustainability Charter. Member companies have been invited to sign a series of commitments to improve their sustainability performance and profile.

At the launch event held on 29 November the initiative was warmly welcomed by Paul King of the UK Green Building Council who said: "The Charter would be used as an exemplar by the Council."

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Martin Clarke, British Precast Chief Executive said: "The charter was the next planned step in our sector sustainability strategy 'More from Less'. We encourage all our members to sign up but at the same time advise that it is a serious decision needing full commitment to achieve the objectives."

Member companies signing at the launch include: Aggregate Industries UK, Cornish Concrete, Hanson, Litecast and Trent Concrete.

(JM)