Concrete blocks
With an annual production of over 24 million precast concrete blocks, we have led the way in the development of ultra-low carbon concrete blocks in the UK.
Low carbon concrete blocks
PPG has established an unrivalled reputation for supplying high-quality and competitively priced blocks from our highly automated and efficient manufacturing plants.
We’ve pioneered advanced manufacturing techniques to create a concrete block with an unprecedented low carbon footprint, setting a new standard for eco-friendly construction materials.
For an average 3-bed house, switching to Greenbloc Ultra concrete blocks would be the equivalent of offsetting the electricity emissions of that house for nearly 4 years. Multiply this up over a whole housing development, and the potential carbon savings are substantial.
By choosing Greenbloc, builders can align with the global shift towards sustainable building practices, demonstrating a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of construction activities.
Greenbloc – supporting sustainable building practices
Since launching Greenbloc in 2021 the uptake by builders, builders merchants and groundworkers has been impressive. Greenbloc Ultra offers the highest amount of savings of up to 80% reductions in carbon embodiment compared with a traditional OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) block and is just part of the range of products CCP offer to the trade.
In 2023 CCP took a major decision to change our mix and switch the production of all of our blocks to low carbon as standard. This was partly driven by the demand for Greenbloc, but also as a way of removing any obstacle for the uptake of low carbon technology. Our standard range of blocks are sold at exactly the same price as a conventional block, but are lower in embodied carbon.
Greenbloc standard offers carbon savings of up to 50% for no extra cost, but for customers who are looking for even greater carbon reductions Greenbloc Premium and Greenbloc Ultra are available for a small premium.
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