Research advances in the Foundation Industries: TransFIRe final report
The UK’s foundation industries contribute around 10% of the country’s CO2 emissions. The TransFIRe project has identified energy savings of up to 20% in the sector and has found that best practices could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25%. Work conducted by the TransFIRe team and collaborators has already led to the diversion of 10 000 tonnes of waste from landfill in a three-year timeframe.
The report covers four key areas:
- Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the foundation industries
- Energy and resource use
- Waste and upcycling
- Working with communities
The report highlights, among other things, new tools for improving sustainability; co-designed business models; practical guidance on EDI strategies and other initiatives to develop the sector. The project participants and researchers have established a strong foundation for continued innovation and collaboration in the transition to a sustainable future.
SEI York researchers Steve Cinderby and Jean McKendree contributed to multiple chapters in the report, from their analysis of container glass reuse to exploring system-level policy approaches to decarbonizing the UK’s foundation industries.
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