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RNS Number : 2518W  Breedon Group PLC  11 March 2026

 

Press Release - for immediate release
 

11 March 2026

 

BREEDON GROUP PLC

 

Breedon launches its British Cement Advocacy campaign

"Backing British Cement"

Breedon Group ('Breedon' or 'the Group'), a leading vertically-integrated
construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States,
today has announced the launch of its British Cement Advocacy campaign, in
conjunction with announcing its 2025 annual results.

Breedon's CEO Rob Wood has written to the relevant ministers and key officials
in the Departments of Business and Trade, and Energy Security and Net Zero,
respectively, including cabinet ministers Ed Miliband and Peter Kyle. With
over 300 sites around the country, around a quarter of British MPs have a
Breedon operation in their constituencies.

As a leading provider of cement in Great Britain and the largest British-based
domestic manufacturer, the FTSE250 listed Group has campaigned alongside the
Mineral Products Association (the trade association for mineral products,
including cement) to raise the profile of this foundation industry and
advocate for its key role in our national security and economic prosperity,
supporting British jobs, supply chains and decarbonisation.

The Government's ambitions to deliver 1.5 million new homes and invest in
schools, hospitals, transport links and green energy infrastructure simply
cannot be realised without cement. At the same time, increased imports of
cement risks exporting jobs, investment and emissions overseas, while leaving
the UK exposed to supply chain disruption and geopolitical shocks.

Having escalated its parliamentary engagement campaign last year, highlighting
risks to the industry, including uneven carbon regulation, high energy prices,
rising labour costs and the increasing flow of imports, Breedon is now
advocating for significant Government intervention in 2026; Breedon's policy
asks include:

·      establishing a robust Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

·      addressing the wider competitiveness challenges

·      accelerating support for carbon capture technologies, and

·      promoting domestically produced cement in public procurement.

 

Rob Wood, Chief Executive of Breedon said:

"Using public procurement policy to support domestically produced cement would
unlock huge opportunities and ensure the Government's investment in housing
and infrastructure delivers wider economic growth. It would also protect
thousands of highly skilled, well-paid jobs across all four nations.

"We will continue our engagement throughout 2026 as we strongly encourage the
Government and our customers to "Back British Cement".

 

Ends.

 

 

 

Enquiries

MHP (Public relations and public affairs adviser to
Breedon)              +44 (0) 7770 753544

Reg Hoare, Rachel Farrington, Charles
Hirst
breedon@mhpgroup.com

 

About Breedon Group

 

Breedon Group plc, a leading vertically-integrated construction materials
group in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States delivers essential
products to the construction sector. Breedon holds 1.5bn tonnes of mineral
reserves and resources with long reserve life, supplying value-added products
and services, including specialty materials, surfacing and highway maintenance
operations, to a broad range of customers through its extensive local network
of quarries, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt plants.

 

The Group's two well-invested cement plants are actively engaged in a number
of carbon reduction practices, which include utilising alternative raw
materials and lower carbon fuels. Breedon's 4,900 colleagues embody our
commitment to 'Make a Material Difference' as the Group continues to execute
its strategy to create sustainable value for all stakeholders, delivering
growth through organic improvement and acquisition in the heavyside
construction materials market. Breedon shares (BREE) are traded on the Main
Market of the London Stock Exchange and are a constituent of the FTSE 250
index.

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