Carbon targets place competitiveness at risk

Proposals to accelerate carbon reduction plans in the UK may place the energy intensive industries in a less competitive position, according to the Mineral Products Association. The claim came after the UK government accepted proposals made by the fourth report of the Climate Change Committee. "The UK minerals products industry, including cement and industrial lime, has achieved very significant reductions in carbon emissions in recent years and is committed to doing more,” said MPA chief executive Nigel Ja
March 28, 2012 Read time: 2 mins

Proposals to accelerate carbon reduction plans in the UK may place the energy intensive industries in a less competitive position, according to the 2897 Mineral Products Association. The claim came after the UK government accepted proposals made by the fourth report of the Climate Change Committee.

"The UK minerals products industry, including cement and industrial lime, has achieved very significant reductions in carbon emissions in recent years and is committed to doing more,” said MPA chief executive Nigel Jackson. “We are also ensuring that the construction industry is made aware of the long term efficiencies in energy use and emissions which can be realised through the effective use of concrete in building design.”

MPA is urging Government to engage fully with energy intensive industries as a matter of urgency to examine the increasing and cumulative energy and carbon cost burden and to develop significant mitigation measures. The Association also believes it is essential that Government reviews the growing impact of Government-imposed energy costs on less energy intensive sectors and SMEs.

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