We were thrilled to welcome The Lady Dannatt, MBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, to our Wretham operation on Thursday, March 13. As HM The King’s representative, Lady Dannatt presented Group Chief Executive Officer Steve Greig with the King’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2024. The prestigious award consisted of a Grant of Appointment and an […]
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O.C.O Technology transitions to v4 of BES 6001, maintaining an EXCELLENT rating
O.C.O are pleased to announce their successful transition from Issue 3.1 to Issue 4, whilst maintaining the EXCELLENT rating in the Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing BES 6001. A rating we have held since our inauguration into the standard in 2021. The BES 6001 standard is a means of securing certification to demonstrate through independent, […]
Swiss Re purchases carbon removal credits from O.C.O Technology
An agreement between O.C.O Technology and Swiss Re has seen the Swiss company purchase 1,000 tonnes of carbon removal credits. One of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, Swiss Re is well-known for its commitment to sustainability. O.C.O Director, Stephen Roscoe, said: “Swiss Re is regarded as […]
O.C.O Technology signs landmark deal with Petronor to develop joint venture facility in Bilbao, Spain
O.C.O Technology has announced a joint venture with Petronor to develop a €20 million facility in the Port of Bilbao. It will be the first facility in continental Europe to produce carbon negative manufactured limestone aggregate using O.C.O’s patented Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT). The process will use CO2 captured from the Petronor refinery to treat […]
Sustainability Report Published
O.C.O have published their latest sustainability report for the 2022-2023 financial year. Director of Technology and Sustainability, Dr Peter Gunning said “Every year I’m delighted that the business has been successful in achieving so many of its sustainability goals”. He added “We have again improved our carbon footprint, maintained a great health and safety standard and […]
Winners of the King’s Award for Enterprise
A few days ago, we received quite possibly one of the best emails ever… “I am delighted to inform you that His Majesty The King has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that your company should receive a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category this year. The last few years have been a […]