Introduction to ACLA®

Why Asphalt?

Asphalt roads account for over 95% of all UK roads, and 25 million tonnes of asphalt are produced annually (Asphalt Industry Alliance, 2021).

Tackling the emissions of asphalt is, therefore, vital for the UK road network to decarbonise in line with the country’s legally binding target of achieving net zero by 2050.

Decarbonising carbon-intensive materials is a huge challenge for the construction sector but is of vital importance, especially with net-zero targets on the horizon.

Roads continue to be an important part of the country's infrastructure, but the carbon emissions associated with creating and maintaining them need to be addressed to achieve net-zero goals.

Introduction to ACLA®

EPD

The Environmental Product Declaration of ACLA® confirms GWP-TOTAL, A1-A3: -798 kg CO₂e/T

1 tonne of ACLA® has permanently removed 798kg CO₂e from the atmosphere.

This EPD is intended to be used to help calculate the carbon footprint and additional benefits of asphalt products containing ACLA®.
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This is a cradle to gate (A1-A3) carbon footprint value, meaning it has taken into account the carbon emissions and benefits associated with raw materials and the production of ACLA®.
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ACLA® is a carbon-negative aggregate which acts as a permanent carbon storage solution for the decarbonisation of asphalt.

ACLA® utilises the carbon removal technology of sequestration to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.