Building products manufacturer makes sector-leading sustainability investment

Posted on 17 May 2022 by The Manufacturer

Leading building products manufacturer Forterra has taken significant steps to a sustainable future after signing a 50 GWh Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

From 2025, the Northampton-headquartered brick, block and concrete producer will source 70% of its electricity needs from a solar farm in central England, replacing its current mainstream electricity supply.  This sector-leading investment will provide renewable energy to Forterra’s 17 sites for 15 years, delivering annual carbon savings of 14,000 tonnes, equivalent to the energy usage…

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