Resources

The resources available in this section support the carbon and energy reduction journey.

Graduates of the ACR programme will be familiar with these resources. Those who are new, or at varying stages of the carbon reduction journey, should use the 'Journey Navigator' to gain an overview of the carbon reduction journey and then use the resources below for guidance and instructions.

Please watch the introductory video which explains how to use the resources in this section.

The Carbon Trust

The carbon reduction content has been created by The Carbon Trust as part of its delivery of support to the Aggregates industry. This has been funded via the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF).

    • A well-oiled machine
        

      Is your site running as efficiently as possible?

      A well-oiled machine - Poster
      A well-oiled machine
    • Don't get in too deep
        

      Could you use your air compressors more efficiently?

      Don't get in too deep - Poster
      Don't get in too deep
    • Easy does it
        

      Are your pumps using too much energy?

      Easy does it - Poster
      Easy does it
    • Get on your soapbox
        

      What else can you do to save energy on-site?

      Get on your soapbox - Poster
      Get on your soapbox
    • Got it covered
        

      Is there any moisture in your materials?

      Got it covered - Poster
      Got it covered
    • Handle with care
        

      How well cared for is your dryer burner?

      Handle with care - Poster
      Handle with care
    • It all adds up
        

      How much energy have you saved today?

      It all adds up - Poster
      It all adds up
    • It's in your hands
        

      Is all your equipment in good condition?

      It's in your hands - Poster
      It's in your hands
    • On target
        

      Have you got a clear plan to improve energy performance?

      On target - Poster
      On target
    • Switch it off
        

      Have you turned off everything you've used today?

      Switch it off - Poster
      Switch it off
    • Watch your speed
        

      Where can VSDs save energy on your site?

      Watch your speed - Poster
      Watch your speed
    • Wrap it up
        

      How well insulated is the equipment on your site?

      Wrap it up - Poster
      Wrap it up
    • Toolbox TalkBurner Optimisation
        

      Tips for optimising your asphalt dryer burner to save 5-20% of your site's in energy consumption.

      Burner Optimisation - Toolbox Talk
      Burner Optimisation
    • Toolbox TalkCompressed Air
        

      Tips for using compressed air in a more efficient way to save up to 30% of your site's energy consumption.

      Compressed Air - Toolbox Talk
      Compressed Air
    • Toolbox TalkEnergy Awareness
        

      Tips for recognising and reducing energy consumption to save up to 10% of your site's energy consumption.

      Energy Awareness - Toolbox Talk
      Energy Awareness
    • Toolbox TalkInsulation
        

      Tips for ensuring that all appropriate site areas are insulated and save up to 10% of your site's heat load.

      Insulation - Toolbox Talk
      Insulation
    • Toolbox TalkMoisture Control
        

      Tips for ensuring that moisture levels in aggregate are kept as low as possible to save up to 15% in energy consumption.

      Moisture Control - Toolbox Talk
      Moisture Control
    • Toolbox TalkOptimised Site Running
        

      Tips for optimising the running of your site to save up to 10% of your plant's energy consumption.

      Optimised Site Running - Toolbox Talk
      Optimised Site Running
    • Toolbox TalkPumping
        

      Tips for ensuring your site's water pumps are running correctly and efficiently and save up to 50% of your pumping energy.

      Pumping - Toolbox Talk
      Pumping
    • Toolbox TalkVSDs
        

      Tips for identifying where Variable Speed Drives can be fitted or cheaper alternatives used to make significant savings.

      VSDs - Toolbox Talk
      VSDs
    • Toolbox TalkEnergy Management
        

      Tips for creating an energy action plan on your site and reduce energy consumption by 20% per year.

      Energy Management - Toolbox Talk
      Energy Management
    • How ToBurner Optimisation
        

      This guide is designed to complement the asphalt dryer burner toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to save energy on your dryer burner
      • Practical steps to make your dryer burner more efficient
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Burner Optimisation - How To Guider
      Burner Optimisation
    • How ToCompressed Air
        

      This guide is designed to complement the compressed air toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to save energy on your compressed air system
      • Practical steps to make your system more efficient
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Compressed Air - How To Guide
      Compressed Air
    • How ToEnergy Awareness
        

      This guide is designed to complement the energy awareness toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to raise energy awareness on your site
      • Practical steps to make energy saving something people talk and care about
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Energy Awareness - How To Guide
      Energy Awareness
    • How ToEnergy Management
        

      This guide is designed to complement the energy management toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to have energy saving targets
      • Practical steps to create an energy reduction action plan
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Energy Management - How To Guide
      Energy Management
    • How ToInsulation
        

      This guide is designed to complement the insulation toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to save energy through good insulation
      • Practical steps to reduce heat loss and insulate effectively
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Insulation - How To Guide
      Insulation
    • How ToMoisture Control
        

      This guide is designed to complement the moisture control toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to control the moisture in your aggregate
      • Practical steps to reduce moisture levels in your aggregate
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Moisture Control - How To Guide
      Moisture Control
    • How ToOptimise Site Running
        

      This guide is designed to complement the toolbox talk on running your site at optimum efficiency. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to optimise your site
      • Practical steps to make your site more efficient
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Optimise Site Running - How To Guide
      Optimise Site Running
    • How ToPumping
        

      This guide is designed to complement the water pumping toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to save energy on pumping water
      • Practical steps to make your site's water pumping system more efficient
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      Pumping - How To Guide
      Pumping
    • How ToVSDs
        

      This guide is designed to complement the motor speed toolbox talk. It focuses on:

      • Why it makes sense to save energy by using variable speed drives, especially on fans
      • Practical steps to make your fans more efficient
      • Tools to help you plan and record
      VSDs - How To Guide
      VSDs
    • Case StudyAsphalt Plant
        

      This case study is an introduction to the energy saving measures that are possible at Asphalt Plants.

      Asphalt Plant - Case Study
      Asphalt Plant
    • Case StudySand & Gravel Quarry
        

      This case study is an introduction to the likely energy saving measures for sand and gravel sites.

      Sand & Gravel Quarry - Case Study
      Sand & Gravel Quarry
    • Case StudyCrushed Rock Quarry
        

      This case study is an introduction to the likely energy saving measures at a hard rock quarry site.

      Crushed Rock Quarry - Case Study
      Crushed Rock Quarry
    • VideoIntroduction
        

      This video provides an introduction to Carbon Reduction and how to use this website.

      Introduction - Video
      Introduction
    • VideoEnergy Awareness
        

      This video provides more information about Energy Awareness and related tools & resources on this site.

      Energy Awareness - Video
      Energy Awareness
    • VideoFind & Evaluate Opportunities
        

      This video provides more information about Find & Evaluate Opportunities journey stage and related tools & resources on this site.

      Find & Evaluate Opportunities - Video
      Find & Evaluate Opportunities
    • VideoImplement Opportunities
        

      This video provides more information about Implement Opportunities journey stage and related tools & resources on this site.

      Implement Opportunities - Video
      Implement Opportunities
    • VideoTrack & Measure
        

      This video provides more information about Track & Measure journey stage and related tools & resources on this site.

      Track & Measure - Video
      Implement Opportunities
    • VideoEnergy Management
        

      This video provides more information about Energy Management and related tools & resources on this site.

      Energy Management - Video
      Energy Management
  • This section provides useful resources and information that are relevant to the Carbon Reduction process. Not all of these resources are stored directly on the Carbon Reduction Portal.

    • Boston Consulting Report
        

      Read the full length aggregates industry study carried out by Boston Consulting Group on behalf of the Carbon Trust.

      It includes a strategic analysis of the industry and highlights opportunities and issues around carbon reduction.

      Boston Consulting Report - External Resource
      Boston Consulting Report
    • Aggregate ECG Summary Report
        

      A report commissioned by the Carbon Trust which sets out the results of a survey of energy use and carbon emissions of the aggregates, asphalt and ready mixed concrete industries. The report allows companies to benchmark their energy and emissions performance and to assess the potential for improvement.

      Published June 2011.

      Aggregate ECG Summary Report
      Aggregate Energy Consumption Guide Summary Report
    • MPA Briefing - Climate Change and Energy Policy Update
        

      This MPA Briefing outlines current and developing taxes and measures relating to energy and carbon which may impact on minerals businesses.

      Published September 2011.

      MPA Briefing - Climate Change and Energy Policy Update
      MPA Briefing - Climate Change and Energy Policy Update
    • Renewable Energy tool v15
        

      This tool commissioned from the Carbon Trust enables mineral companes to make an initial assessment about the potential for generating electricity on site from renewables energy sources.

      This is a Microsoft Excel file. Version 15.

      Renewable Energy tool v15
      Renewable Energy tool v15