Marshalls plc Major Commendation BCE Awards 2009

Marshalls is a leading manufacturer of concrete and stone paving and walling in the UK. The company employs 2,800 people at its 24 UK production sites, 35 quarries and 8 distribution centres.

The company is committed to reducing the amount of carbon emitted as a result of its operations and improving its environmental performance. This involves: researching, developing and implementing innovative mix designs that have less environmental impact; responsible sourcing of materials; and reviewing manufacturing logistical and administration processes.




Marshalls has been sharing best practice with industry leaders garden designers, journalists, Government and industry bodies and used carbon labelling in accordance with Publicly Available Specification 2050 to inform its customers about the embodied carbon in all of its 503 domestic products.




As part of everyday operations, all Marshalls' sites are encouraged to find ways of improving systems and processes to reduce carbon emissions and sharing the knowledge and experience is also fundamental to its sustainable strategy.

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