Sustainability is at the core of Michelmersh’s values; and it is committed to playing its part in the move to a lower-carbon economy, helping the government to achieve its target of Net Zero by 2050.
Michelmersh has published its 2023 ESG Strategy which was included in the 2022 Annual Report. Read about our innovative HyBrick trials, our performance against our ESG targets and KPI’s and more.
Carbon Calculation Resources
A well-established database of embodied carbon factors for a variety of materials, updated periodically.
The UK Government’s database of carbon factors for fuel, energy, transport, and materials, updated annually.
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have just released the 2023 edition of conversion factors for calculating greenhouse gas emissions.
A database of EPDs for construction products.
The Carbon Footprint Calculator has been designed to help UK based SMEs measure their corporate emission footprint following GHG Protocol Guidance, including direct emissions from fuel and processes (Scope 1 emissions) and those emissions from purchased electricity (or Scope 2 emissions) for the assets they operate.
A free-to-download tool to calculate the carbon impact of different material and transport options in your project
An open-source Revit-based tool that enables design teams to quickly analyse and clearly visualise the embodied carbon emissions of different building components and construction material options at any time during the design process.
Articles regarding Sustainable Brick construction
Explore a diverse range of sources, delving into various perspectives and insights, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The following sources provide valuable information and viewpoints on the importance of sustainability in the construction industry:
Clay Brick: Building a sustainable future for the UK
Brick Development Association
Sustainable Construction with Clay Brick
Taylor Maxwell
Six simple rules for more sustainable brick construction
Architect’s Journal
The Michelmersh Swatchbook
With our product swatch book, you can now have access to the entire range of Michelmersh Clay Brick and Paver products right at your fingertips. The swatch book presents all the necessary technical information and showcases the vibrant colours of our products, providing a refined and convenient experience for you.
Order a swatch bookA Sustainable Life
Michelmersh leads the way in producing Britain’s sustainable premium clay products and enhancing our built environment by adding value to the architectural landscape for generations to come.
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Sustainability is at the core of Michelmersh’s values, we are committed to playing our part in the move to a lower-carbon economy, helping the Government to achieve its target of Net Zero by 2050.