Adaptavate, a Bristol-based company founded by former plasterer Tom Robinson, has raised £4 million to expand its carbon-negative plasterboard technology. The funding comes from the European Innovation Council and Innovate UK's Investor Partnerships Programme, and will support commercial licensing and international manufacturing partnerships. The company claims its plasterboards can save up to 4kg of CO2 per square metre compared to traditional gypsum boards, while also reducing condensation and mould risk. With construction responsible for roughly 37% of global carbon emissions, low-carbon materials like these are a key part of decarbonizing the built environment. The investment follows pilot deployments with Legal & General and Oxygen Asset Management, plus early market traction in Asia.
