Foundation Industries partnership calls for expertise

The Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC) seeks industrial advisory board members.

FISC's flagship project, the Economic Material Innovation for Sustainable and Efficient use of Resources, has secured funding for further capability.

Philippa Glover FISC Director says, 'Individuals joining FISC’s Industrial Advisory Board will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the Foundation Industries. Members will work together to drive innovation and enhance sustainability, and we look forward to working with them on driving greener growth in the UK.'

The Henry Royce Institute highlights that the Foundation Industries are worth £52bln to the UK economy.

It notes products made by the Foundation Industries – metals, glass, chemicals, polymers, paper and card, ceramics, cement and concrete – are vital to the functioning of a developed economy. 

FISC is part funded by Innovate UK and a partnership from the UK's major Foundation Industries' Innovation and Research Centres, including CPI, Glass Futures, Henry Royce Institute, Materials Processing Institute and Lucideon.