A big thank you to our members and non-members alike for joining us at the #ConcreteZero AGM yesterday.
Two years on from the launch of our ConcreteZero initiative, it was inspiring to see the level of engagement and ambition, and to acknowledge the real progress we've made in this short space of time.
We'd particularly like to thank our speakers Dr. Fragkoulis Kanavaris, Bruce Martin, Dr. Mike de Silva, Ben Azoula-Victory, Martin Paterson, Simon Cross, and Jonathan L., from whom we heard valuable insights on a range of topics central to concrete decarbonisation.
A few key highlights to note:
⭕ Presentations on the newly released 'Classification methodology for embodied carbon of concrete' paper showed the Market Benchmark and the Universal Classification as tools that ConcreteZero can use to plan, specify, and report the embodied carbon of concrete in short term, and set and monitor progress against long term targets. Read the full paper here:https://lnkd.in/eQEF8b-j
⭕ We must look beyond carbon capture and storage to efficient design and material use, circularity, and alternative materials which offer deep decarbonisation potential, such as waste concrete and calcined clay.
⭕ Policies such as ending free carbon allowances for clinker and stringent carbon prices can help to drive the economic benefits of scaling lower emission materials.
⭕ Data is critical and helps to unlock the full potential of emissions reduction, decision making, and progress.
⭕ ConcreteZero's Innovation Hub will play an important role in allowing members to assess the genuine emissions reductions, performance, and safety of 'low emission' products coming to market. We saw this in action as we presented the first Innovation Hub appraisal for C2CA Technology B.V.
We look forward to continuing these discussions with Thornton Tomasetti, AKT II, Arup, Byrne Bros (Formwork) Canary Wharf Group, JRL Group Ltd, Laing O'Rourke, Landsec, Lendlease, Ramboll, John Sisk & Son Ltd, WSP, STATOM Group Ltd, Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture, Robert Bird Group, Kilnbridge, Buro Happold and many others.
Together we can show leadership, raise ambitions, find solutions, and drive progress to ensure we achieve this most critical area of climate action. Learn more about our work here: https://lnkd.in/eMdMhuKg
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