- MPA members achieved the five-year Hard Target of halving
reportable injuries by 2009. The actual reduction since 1999 is
83% - The proportion of aggregate, asphalt and ready-mixed
concrete sites covered by certified environmental
management systems increased to 81%, 84% and 80%
respectively. 100% of cement plants are certified to EMS - The cement industry recorded a 58% reduction in carbon
dioxide emissions between 1990 and 2009 - Use of aggregates (including primary and recycled/secondary
materials) in GB per head of population reduced from 4.3 tonnes to 3.3 tonnes in 2009 - Use of recycled aggregates further increased to achieve a market share of 28% compared with 10% in 2000
- The industry planted over 313,000 trees and 14.4 kilometres of hedgerows in 2009 compared with 129,000 trees and 9 kilometres of hedgerows the previous year
- Complaints recorded by aggregates operations fell from 524 to 385 in 2009, while the number of liaison groups rose from 240 to 283