Sustainability
Every tonne of cement replaced avoids clinker emissions
Every tonne of cement replaced by WPSA avoids clinker-production emissions — the largest source of carbon in concrete.
Carbon pricing landscape
The cost of clinker is rising
EU ETS
The EU Emissions Trading System prices CO₂ from cement and clinker production, with free allocation being phased down.
EU CBAM
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism applies an equivalent carbon price to imported cement entering the EU.
UK CBAM
The UK is introducing its own carbon border mechanism covering cement, alongside the UK ETS.
Emerging schemes
Further jurisdictions are developing carbon pricing and low-carbon procurement rules for construction materials.
Carbon credits
UPSA has engaged with Verra, the global standard-setter for carbon credit verification, with the objective that credits generated through WPSA use benefit the buyers of PSA.
Responsible operation
- Progressive rehabilitation funded throughout the life of the quarry.
- 20 m vegetated screening buffer to the property boundary.
- Rehabilitation and closure plan as part of the SSD application.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Aligned with four SDGs
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
13
Climate Action
Impact calculator
Estimate your carbon and cost savings
- WPSA required
- 30,000 t
- CO₂ avoided
- 24,000 t
- Carbon cost avoided
- €1,680,000
- Equivalent cars off the road
- 5,217
Indicative estimate only. Actual savings depend on mix design, local standards and transport.