Low Carbon Materials (LCM) Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name
Low Carbon Materials (LCM)
Mission of the Company
To develop low-carbon, next-generation construction material alternatives aiming to achieve Net-Zero.
Founded
Founded by Dr. Natasha Boulding, Dr. Phil Buckley, and Scott Bush. (No specific founding date available).
Key People
- Dr. Natasha Boulding, Chief Executive Officer
- Dr. Phil Buckley, Chief Product Officer
- Scott Bush, Chief Innovation Officer
- Jonathan Duckmanton, Head of Operations
- Megan Croft, Marketing & Executive Assistant
- Darren Marchment, Major Accounts Director
- Dr. Lian Hutchings, Head of Growth
- Richard Corner, Production Supervisor
- Marc Kelly, Production Technician
- Matthew Anderson, Production Supervisor
- Dr. Steve Ward, Technical Manager
- Andrew Strongman, New Product Development Manager
- Joshua Allison, R&D Technician
- Paul Baxter, Production Technician
- Alex Cropley, Head of Business Development & Partnerships
- Katrina Chalupka, Commercial Director
- Lee Matthews, Production Technician
- Adam Hodgson, Production Technician
Headquarters
Unit 4 Jade Business Park, Seaham SR7 9DR.
Number of Employees
No specific information available.
Revenue
No specific information available.
Known For
Low Carbon Materials is known for developing carbon-negative construction materials, particularly their innovative aggregates OSTO® and ACLA® which are used in concrete and asphalt production respectively.
Products
OSTO®
- Description: OSTO® is a carbon-negative lightweight aggregate used to lower the carbon footprint of concrete.
- Key Features:
- Offers a sustainable alternative to traditional lightweight aggregates.
- Provides structural integrity while reducing CO2 emissions.
- Recognised by the prestigious Earthshot Prize.
ACLA®
- Description: ACLA® is a carbon-negative aggregate designed for decarbonising road infrastructure.
- Key Features:
- Used in asphalt to reduce the carbon footprint of road construction.
- Successfully trialled in various UK Highways projects and local council initiatives.
Recent Developments
New Products and Features
- ACLA® Launch: March 21, 2024 - ACLA® launched as a new carbon-negative aggregate for creating net-zero asphalt.
- OSTO® Availability: November 28, 2023 - Carbon-negative aggregates OSTO® became available for purchase.
New Partnerships
- Collaborations and Trials:
- Partnership with National Highways, Skanska, and Tarmac for trials on the M11 motorway.
- Collaborations with local councils for the use of low-carbon materials in road construction.
- Partnership highlighted at several events including Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit and UK Construction Week.
Funding and Investments
- Growth Acceleration Funding: September 24, 2024 - Secured £3M growth acceleration funding led by Ada Ventures with additional investment from various other ventures.
Awards and Recognitions
- Earthshot Prize Finalist: LCM was a finalist for this prestigious environmental prize, recognising their innovative solutions in decarbonising construction materials.
Development Projects
- Various case studies from 2024 highlight LCM's projects in places like Westlea Road, M11, Lodge Hill Road, Lancot Avenue, Elvet Hill Road, and Durham City showcasing the implementation of their sustainable materials in real-world infrastructure.
Additional Information
Key Partnerships
Significant partnerships include Kenson Highways, MGL Group, Breedon, and Milestone Infrastructure, showcasing the growing demand and application of LCM's products in the construction of more sustainable infrastructure.
Industry Impact
LCM’s solutions are crucial in addressing climate change by tackling the significant carbon emissions from construction materials, especially concrete and asphalt, which together hold a substantial share of global emissions.
Vision
The company's vision is to be a world leader in low-carbon and environmentally-friendly construction materials, making significant strides towards a sustainable built environment.
