Low carbon collaboration
Everything in civil engineering is a team effort. While the company has a Net Zero target of its own, achieving broader national objectives means working together to solve problems, introduce novel ideas and develop new solutions.
Preparing trial blocks of low carbon concrete.
Material difference
With a proven track record in environmental work, it’s no surprise that our pursuit of innovations is mainly focussed on low carbon initiatives.
Concrete is a prime target for innovation: it has an outsized environmental footprint and it’s hard to avoid using it.
We’ve collaborated with suppliers to develop products for low carbon concrete and asphalt surfacing, achieving carbon reductions of as much as 70% in some cases.
These don’t just stay in the testing lab, and have been put to use in schemes in Birmingham, Rotherham and Hullbridge in Essex.
We’re also part of the drive for durable low carbon reinforced concrete in challenging environments, such as highways and salt water, through the Innovate UK-funded DULCET project.
Low carbon reinforced concrete blocks destined for trials in salt water environments.
Accelerating hydrogen use
Jackson promotes alternative fuels through the Environment Agency’s Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator (DTA).
We’re already using hydrogen fuel cells to power site offices, operate pumps, and power electric tools. And we help to popularise renewables by helping other contractors to integrate them into their operations.
Electric plant can be charged through renewable power generation.