This innovative tool is now included as standard in all quotations, enabling architects, developers, and contractors to make informed, eco-conscious decisions from the outset of their projects.

Over the past few years, Milbank had witnessed a growing demand from customers for greater transparency regarding the sustainability of their products. More and more clients were approaching the company to understand how its precast concrete products compare to alternative solutions and competitors in terms of environmental impact.

The Carbon Reduction Calculator is a direct result of years of investment in sustainability. Using data benchmarked against the company’s 2018 baseline, the tool reflects a range of significant improvements made across Milbank’s manufacturing processes. Some examples of these include:

• Cement replacement technologies – reducing reliance on traditional Portland cement, a major source of CO2 emissions.
• Both Milbank’s factories run on a combination of solar and biomass power – lowering the carbon footprint of concrete curing processes and other operations.
• Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and electric vehicles – replacing diesel-powered transportation, cranage, and machinery with greener alternatives.
• Sustainable sourcing from third party partners – from a scope 3 emissions perspective the company is working towards achieving the most sustainable supply chain.

By incorporating carbon reduction calculations at the quoting stage, Milbank ensures that customers receive accurate data on their carbon savings, supporting businesses in meeting sustainability goals, securing environmental certifications, and complying with new carbon reporting requirements in the construction sector.

Lee Cowen, Managing Director of Milbank Concrete Products, said “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Milbank. The launch of our Carbon Reduction Calculator places us at the forefront of the industry, offering customers the transparency they need to make informed, responsible decisions.

“As the demand for low-carbon construction solutions grows, we are proud to be leading the way with this innovative tool, helping our customers to actively reduce their environmental impact while maintaining the high quality and performance they expect from Milbank.”