Aim of MPA

MPA members will be recognised and valued for supplying essential materials for a sustainable future in a manner that is economically viable and socially and environmentally responsible.

Role of MPA

MPA is the voice of the mineral products sector and represents and promotes its members in order to:

• Secure and maintain the licence to operate for the safe, sustainable and responsible supply of essential mineral products from the UK
• Raise awareness of the industry, its activities and contribution to the economy and to protect and grow its market
• Influence the development of technical and environmental standards and codes of practice
•  Innovate and deliver sustainable and responsible environmental and market solutions
• Advocate and influence the design and product choice of members' products
• Maintain existing and develop new markets and avoid the creation of ‘unlevel playing fields’ & minimise cumulative impacts
• Educate stakeholders to ‘Make the link’ between the sources of mineral products and their use

MPA Key messages

MPA members are:

• Committed to the principles of sustainable development
• Committed to achieving  TARGET ZERO & ZERO HARM and raising skill levels
• Committed to protecting and enhancing UK Biodiversity
• Committed to reducing carbon and other industrial emissions and maximising recycling of materials and high quality restoration of land and improving resource efficiency
• Committed to the sustainable use of their products by end users
• Socially and environmentally responsible suppliers of essential materials
• Valuable and active members of their communities particularly in rural areas
• Able to provide a range of career opportunities and career development
• Innovative and share good and best practice

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