Workshop on CO2 in Construction – why it matters and how to reduce it by Beton and EUpave
Beyond ideas - towards impact: Sustainable construction
Go BackTopic
- How to reduce CO2 in construction – strategies, technologies and innovative practices.
Discussants
- Ulrich Nolting, Beton
- Luc Rens, EUPave.
Target Group
- Municipalities, procurement authorities, construction companies, consultants, financing institutions, chambers, associations of engineers and architects, Green Building Councils in the region.
Event Structure
- 10.30 – 10.35 – Introducing the presenter and structure of the workshop. Ingo Mayr-Knoch, weTHINK.
- 10.35 – 10.55 – “How to reduce CO2 in construction – strategies, technologies and innovative practices.” with Ulrich Nolting, Beton.
- Where does CO2 in buildings come from?
- How can we reduce it – technologies and best practices.
- 10.55 – 11.15 Open session to discuss the possible local strategies and examples of good practices to reduce CO2 footprint in buildings. Ingo Mayr-Knoch, weTHINK.
- Each participant is invited to share their experience – how to get CO2 neutral in construction?
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- 11.15 – 11:25 – Facts and figures on the contribution of concrete roads to CO2-reduction Luc Rens, EUPave.
- How can concrete roads reduce the CO2 emissions?
- What other impacts can pavement have on CO2 (fuel consumption, longevity, etc)?
- 11.15 – 11:25 – Facts and figures on the contribution of concrete roads to CO2-reduction Luc Rens, EUPave.
- 11.25 – 11.45 Open session to discuss strategies to reduce CO2 footprint in infrastructure projects. Ingo Mayr-Knoch, weTHINK.
- Participants will be asked to share their experience with road and other transport infrastructure projects in the region. Is there a strategy accounting for CO2 footprint in their countries?
- 11:45 – 12.05 – Closing statements and follow-up activities. Ingo Mayr-Knoch weTHINK.
Moderator
Sorin studied at the Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he claimed his Ph.D. in Geography (Sustainable development). Additionally, he has a MA in Political Science which he studied at the Central European University, Budapest, Hungary for.
