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ABOUT    THE    CAMPAIGN

Thank you for your interest in the Charter for Sustainable British Steel.

 

As representatives of the UK steel industry, we are asking organisations in the private and public sector to voluntarily commit to purchasing carbon steel reinforcement for concrete only from vendors that adhere to the Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing (BES 6001).

 

This is important to support a vital British industry and will help ensure sustainable products are used in UK construction projects.

 

The Charter for British Sustainable Steel has been welcomed by the UK Government, with Conservative MP Stephen Crabb, Secretary of State for Wales, commenting:

 

“The UK Government supports the efforts of the rebar industry to demonstrate the quality and sustainability of its product.

 

“We welcome the voluntary charter.”

 

Stephen Doughty, Labour MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, commented:

 

“The steel industry is vital to the economy in my constituency, and as a driver for growth across South Wales and beyond. This Charter will help safeguard jobs and stimulate the Welsh economy.

 

“The potential for growth and further investment in the steel industry is enormous, and I call on organisations in both the public and private sector to sign the Charter and back British sustainable steel.”

 

The Charter is currently supported by the following organisations, groups and individuals:

 

CONFIRMED SIGNATORIES

Local Authorities

  • Corby Council

  • Rotherham Council

  • Redcar and Cleveland Council

  • North Lincolnshire Council

  • Manchester City Council

  • Sheffield Council

  • Cardiff Council

  • Welsh Government (large-scale projects)

 

Corporates

  • Balfour Beatty

  • Morgan Sindall

  • Highways England (in principle)

 

CONFIRMED ENDORSEMENTS

UK Parliament

 

  • Nic Dakin MP (Lab, Scunthorpe)

  • Sarah Champion MP (Lab, Rotherham)

  • Stephen Doughty MP (Lab, Penarth)

  • Christina Rees MP (Lab, Neath)

  • Iain Wright MP (Lab, Hartlepool)

  • Rt Hon Stephen Crabb MP (Conservative, Pembrokeshire)

  • Priti Patel MP (Conservative, Witham)

  • Andrew Percy MP (Conservative, Brigg and Goole)

  • David Davies MP (Conservative, Monmouth)

  • Craig Williams MP (Conservative, Cardiff North)

  • Jonathan Edwards MP (Plaid Cymru, Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)

  • Stephen Kinnock MP (Lab, Aberavon)

               

Welsh Assembly

  • Julie Morgan AM (Labour, Cardiff North)

  • Alun Ffred Jones AM (Plaid Cymru, Arfon)

  • Aled Roberts AM (Liberal Democrat, North Wales)

  • Gwenda Thomas AM (Labour, Neath)

  • Mike Hedges AM (Labour, Swansea East)

  • Rebecca Evans AM (Labour, Mid and West Wales)

  • Edwina Hart AM (Labour, Gower) - Minister for Economy, Science and Transport

  • Paul Davies AM (Conservative, Preseli Pembrokeshire) - Deputy Leader and Chief Whip

               

Campaigning Groups

  • Industrial Communities Alliance

 

We hope we can count on your support. To pledge you support, or for more information you can contact the Campaign Team on 0203 463 0818 or email UKSteelCharter@plmr.co.uk

 

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