We're delighted that our collaboration with designer Lewis Jones on Poured Earth has been featured by Made in Britain, following original coverage by The Manufacturer.
The article highlights Lewis' ongoing research into unfired, clay-based construction materials with the potential to offer a genuinely low-carbon alternative to traditional concrete — which currently accounts for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Lewis' research has been carried out through a residency at our factory, as part of the National Festival of Making's Art in Manufacturing programme, with the latest stage showcased at this year's Festival in Blackburn.
The feature also recognises our Environmental & Social Value (ESV) Certification from Made in Britain, which we were proud to be among the first members to achieve.
John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, welcomed the collaboration: "It's brilliant to see a Made in Britain member making such a positive impact in the journey towards making manufacturing and construction more sustainable. We're all about promoting sustainable growth and the ESV Certification is designed to support that, helping companies to do better business, build resilience and achieve long-term, 'good' growth."
We're proud to support Lewis' work and to see it recognised alongside our own sustainability commitments.
Read the full article on the Made in Britain website.