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We make net-zero construction a reality.
We develop low-carbon, next-generation construction material alternatives in the race to Net-Zero. We’re a purpose-led climate tech company with big ambitions.

We’re helping to protect the planet, diverting waste from landfill and incineration, and reducing carbon emissions.

Our vision is to be a world leader in low-carbon and environmentally friendly construction materials.
Our Story
Low Carbon Materials was born out of a desire co-founders Dr. Natasha Boulding, Dr. Phil Buckley, and Scott Bush shared to develop materials that could be used widely and would positively impact the environment by reducing carbon emissions and finding a use for waste materials.
Recognising the role and dependency on concrete in the built environment, which accounts for 8% of global carbon emissions led to the development of  our flagship product, OSTO®. We identified an opportunity to create an aggregate that could be used in the production of concrete, as a substitute for other lightweight aggregates - with the potential to drastically reduce carbon emissions.

In 2022, we were nominated as a finalist in Prince William's prestigious Earthshot Prize to 'Fix our Climate'. The award acknowledged LCM's innovative work to tackle climate change and lower carbon emissions. Over the past few years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our production capacity and diversifying our product range. This has led to achieving a series of award wins, investment, and business acceleration support, followed by ever-growing interest and demand from the construction sector and groups concerned with lowering carbon emissions.
Awards, Achievements and Recognition
We have achieved international recognition in a short space of time, accumulating a series of awards, business support and acceleration for our science-led, hugely innovative, carbon-negative aggregate.
Constructing Excellence North East (2023)
Forbes 30 UNDER 30 (2023)
Impact Award - IChemE (2023)
The Times – 1 or 3 construction rising stars (2023)
The Earthshot Prize ‘Fix our Climate’ Finalist (2022)
Holcim Accelerator (2022)
Creative Destruction Lab (2022)
Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award (2021)
LKYBPC (NUS, Singapore) Finalist (2021)
North-East Start Up Award Winner (2020)
FSB Environmental Award Finalist (2020)
UNiDAYS Woman of the Year Finalist (2020)
Durham City Incubator (2018)
Shell LiveWIRE Winner & Top 10 Innovators finalist (2019)
Durham University Early Career Researcher Award (2019)
Durham University Blueprint & Live Pitch Winner (2018)
SCI Bright SCIdea Winner (2018)
Media Coverage
You'll often find us featured in media outlets and actively participating in industry forums, panel discussions, and key events. We believe in the importance of open dialogue and knowledge sharing, and our team regularly contributes to these discussions, helping shape the sustainable materials landscape.
Want to explore media opportunities?
media@lowcarbonmaterials.com

Our team

Natasha Boulding

Natasha Boulding

CEO

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Phil Buckley

Phil Buckley

COO/CFO

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Scott Bush

Scott Bush

CTO & Sustainability Lead

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Richard Corner

Richard Corner

Production Manager

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Marc Kelly

Marc Kelly

Production Operative

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Matthew Anderson

Matthew Anderson

Production Operative

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Steve Ward

Steve Ward

Technical Manager

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Megan Croft

Megan Croft

Marketing & Executive Assistant

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Jonathan Duckmanton

Jonathan Duckmanton

Head of Operations

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Andrew Strongman

Andrew Strongman

New Product Development Manager

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Join our team!

We’re looking for the next generation of innovators to help us revolutionise the construction sector.

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