Breedon Group plc, a leading essential construction materials provider, has secured a long-term Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) to supply renewable electricity to its operations across Great Britain, marking a significant step forward in its decarbonisation strategy.
The 15-year agreement, delivered in partnership with Sustainable Energy First (SE First), will provide Breedon with long-term access to clean, traceable electricity from wind generation assets and support a clear pathway to reducing Scope 2 emissions.
SE First facilitated the agreement by advising on Breedon’s renewable energy procurement strategy and supported the identification and delivery of the most suitable long-term solution. By connecting the business with RWE’s renewable generation portfolio, SE First has enabled Breedon to secure reliable, clean energy aligned to its operational needs.
Under the agreement Breedon will procure approximately 70,000 MWh of renewable electricity per year from RWE’s wind portfolio. The renewable power will be used to support the production of aggregates, asphalt, ready‑mixed concrete, cement production, and other essential building products across its sites in Great Britain.
The construction materials sector plays a vital role in delivering the infrastructure needed for economic growth, but it is also one of the most energy-intensive industries. By securing long-term renewable power, Breedon is taking proactive steps to reduce emissions across its operations while continuing to supply the essential materials required for infrastructure, housing, and commercial development across the UK.
“We are proud to have supported Breedon in delivering this long-term CPPA. This agreement highlights the critical role that structured renewable procurement can play in helping energy-intensive industries decarbonise while maintaining cost control and operational certainty.”
Anthony Mayall,
Managing Director for Sustainable Energy First
This agreement reinforces Breedon’s position as a sustainability leader within the construction materials sector. By taking decisive action to secure renewable energy at scale, the company is demonstrating how energy-intensive industries can make tangible progress towards net zero.
“This Power Purchase Agreement is a meaningful step forward in our sustainability journey. It not only secures long-term energy stability for Breedon but also accelerates the decarbonisation of our operations and supports our continued investment in innovative, lower carbon products and solutions for the built environment.”
Donna Hunt,
Group Sustainability Director at Breedon
Supporting Breedon’s net‑zero ambitions
Breedon has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)‑approved near-term and net‑zero targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions from purchased clinker and cement, by 23.3% by 2030, from a 2022 baseline, and to achieve net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The increased use of renewable electricity, alongside fuel switching, energy efficiency measures and participation in innovative decarbonisation projects such as carbon capture, underlines Breedon’s commitment to supporting a more sustainable built environment and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon construction sector.
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm where Breedon will be getting their energy from initially and then from 2033, the Brechfa Forest West Onshore Wind farm in Wales will provide the renewable power.
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