Standard rating for embodied emissions could help concrete decarbonise by 2050, report says

By Daniel Gayne2022-04-28T06:00:00

Taskforce claims initiative could save £10.5bn

Construction experts have called for a standardised rating system to assess the amount of carbon embedded in different concrete mixtures.

A new report, published by the Green Construction Board and Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), set out three “routes” for decarbonising concrete by 2050 and set out a series of recommendations to help the industry achieve this.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community