Concrete steps to carbon reduction
Date: 12 Nov 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Explore how sustainability innovation is driving reduction in the carbon impact of concrete on infrastructure projects.
Concrete is the most widely used, man-made material in existence. Due to the emissions released during manufacture, it is also one of the most carbon intensive materials in construction, and together with steel and aluminium comprises 80% of VIDA’s upfront carbon.
To reach the Victorian target of net zero by 2045 while supporting the unprecedented investment in infrastructure, it’s imperative that we explore ways to reduce the carbon impact of concrete. There are a range of materials and solutions available on the market today, as well as emerging technologies such as calcined clays and other cement alternatives.
Join us for an introduction to these solutions, why they are important, and how they can help decarbonise infrastructure.
Speakers:
- Rhys Owen-Roberts, Senior Manager Sustainable Infrastructure, Major Road Projects Victoria
- Miles Dacre, Materials Durability & Sustainability Advisor, Aecom
- Dr Rackel San Nicolas, Senior Lecturer Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne
- Alberto Jimenez, Senior Project Officer Low Emissions Specifications Program, NSW DCCEEW
- Michael Staunton, Engineering Manager, Suburban Connect.