Responsible land use

The publisher’s words

What the product must meet

Applies to

Cement

How it is proven

Evidence required

1. Concrete: Site layout showing the locations of the main plant installations including roadways, stormwater drains, retention basins, etc. The layout plan includes an explanation as to why/how the site layout enables using the land in a particularly efficient way (e.g. biodiversity, efficient traffic flow, stormwater management, efficient storage / processing of materials). Cement / Aggregates: A quarry development plan is in place which includes the extraction plan, soil management plan, and reclamation plan. AND Evidence that progressive reclamation is pursued where reasonably practical and permitted under local requirements.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How to read this clause

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

Type of requirement

Check suppliers or materials — verify suppliers, documents or substances against a list or rule

Required?

Yes, from Silver up — below Silver it earns points

Topic

Ecosystem Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)

Level

Silver — the level of the credential this clause belongs to

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