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Daniel Cooper, CEO of Hanson UK.

Introduction

2017 was a solid year of progress for Hanson UK. Our markets softened after a promising start as the continuing political uncertainty around Brexit held back construction activity. We were also hit by rising energy and bitumen costs and an adverse exchange rate as we buy a high proportion of our fuel oil and gas in dollars. However, we took some big strides forward in our drive to invest in our people and our plant to achieve our vision of becoming the sustainable market leader.

Marian Garfield, head of sustainability.

Progress update

We welcomed the UK government’s Clean Growth Strategy, which sets out proposals for growing our national income while cutting greenhouse gas emissions throughout the 2020s and beyond. Read more

Watch our new performance and sustainability animation.

Watch our sustainability 2018 animation

An animation summarising Hanson's sustainability highlights and performance during 2017

2017 highlights and awards | Corporate governance | Managing sustainability | Our business | Scope and structure