Breaking the innovation deadlock
Advance market commitments, or AMCs, are binding commitments to create a market for an innovative product or service that is not yet commercially developed. It does this based on pre-agreed technical specifications that new products must meet. AMC is a means of incentivising R&D by promising to buy its outputs.
We need to rapidly scale the adoption of low-carbon concrete solutions to meet the built environment’s 2050 net zero targets. By securing commitments to buy next-generation solutions if they meet pre-agreed criteria, AMCs can unblock barriers to the supply and adoption of innovative low-carbon concrete.
Right now, low-carbon concrete innovations are stuck in a catch-22. Buyers won’t commit because early products often cost more and their performance isn’t proven at scale. But without committed buyers, innovators can’t raise the capital they need to scale up and bring costs down. The AMC solves this deadlock by giving innovators a clear and credible signal of future demand therefore unlocking investment and accelerating progress.
Current AMC commitments
AMC signatories have already committed to buying 154,750m³ of next generation low-carbon concrete for three types of Target Product Profiles: alternative SCMs, low-carbon clinker and alternative binders.
89,925m³
Alternative SCMs
Concretes that meet existing standards but replace part of the cement with lower-carbon supplementary materials.
46,550m³
Low-carbon clinker
Concretes that conform to existing standards but which are manufactured with lower-carbon clinker.
18,275m³
Alternative binders
Advanced innovations not yet meeting standards but with high potential in using novel concrete materials.
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Funded by DESNZ, and led by Innovate UK in partnership with Carbon Limiting Technologies, the AMC brings together forward-thinking buyers, specifiers, innovators and suppliers. Together, we’ll provide early access to new low-carbon concrete solutions that fit your needs, and lead the UK’s transition to sustainable construction.
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AMC concrete membership benefits
In the next-generation low-carbon concrete AMC, concrete users sign up for time-limited commitments to purchase concrete from producers that can verify their products meet carbon reduction targets, and technical and commercial standards. The benefits of becoming an AMC low-carbon concrete member are:
Showcase climate leadership
Join an industry-led solution turning net-zero commitments into deliverable, measurable outcomes.
Access decarbonisation solutions
Be first to next-generation low-carbon concrete solutions and fast track progress toward sustainability targets.
Collaborate with industry
Align clients, contractors and consultants around shared innovation goals.
Reduce risk
Share risks with other AMC members, improving insurability and financial confidence.
Leverage expert guidance
Access insights from our Independent Expert Group.
AMC signatories
The following organisations have signed the next-generation low-carbon concrete AMC.
THE PROCESS
How the low-carbon concrete AMC works
The AMC bridges the gap between intention and implementation. It's a practical framework to unlock finance and accelerate the scale up of new solutions. By making commitments to buy verified, novel, low-carbon concrete, buyers send a strong demand signal to innovators and investors there is a market for these next-generation technologies.
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Discover low-carbon concrete innovators
Concrete is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by innovations that enhance sustainability, performance, and versatility. These case studies illustrate a few examples of solutions that can revolutionise the materials in our built environment and how the AMC will accelerate their adoption.
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Testimonials
We are delighted to be the first signatory to the Advance Market Commitment for low-carbon concrete, which is hugely significant in enabling the decarbonisation of concrete. Concrete is a significant contributor to Scottish Water's carbon emissions and the adoption of new innovative low-carbon concrete products is a key step forward towards decarbonising construction practices and enhancing the sustainability and resilience of our infrastructure supply chains.
— Chris Arnold | Procurement Category Manager at Scottish Water
Heathrow's modernisation and expansion plans require hundreds of thousands of tonnes of concrete. Signing this advance market commitment sends a clear signal to innovators and suppliers: we are looking for practical, scalable solutions that cut carbon emissions across our construction projects.
— Nigel Milton | Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at Heathrow Airport
An AMC is the only logical way to ensure there is the confidence in research, design and development (RD&D) to help deliver low-carbon innovation in the concrete and cement industry. By joining this AMC Membership Group, we’re proudly participating in the conversation and encourage our peers to follow suit.
— Jon Knights | Materials and Durability Lead at HS2
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By joining the AMC, you’re not just supporting the market, you’re shaping it.