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Concrete Innovations Learning Center On-demand provides recordings and downloads for previously aired Learning Sessions on the latest innovations for sustainable concrete design, construction and manufacturing. Select a year for on-demand learning sessions:
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SESSION 28: APRIL !6, 2025
PRIVATE SECTOR DECARBONIZATION INITIATIVES
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Panel Discussion: How Decarbonization Initiatives are Creating Demand for Low-Carbon Concrete
This panel features four private sector initiatives designed to increase demand for low-carbon construction and more specifically, low-carbon concrete. The World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition (FMC), is a private sector demand-focused initiative in heavy-emitting industrial sectors, seeking to surface the scaled supply of deeply decarbonized products and services through a strong, credible demand focus. Amazon has made an ambitious commitment to reach net-zero carbon across its global operations by 2040 as part of its co-founding of The Climate Pledge. The SE 2050 Challenge is an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) initiative to transform the practice of structural engineering by prioritizing reduction of embodied carbon, through the use of less and/or less impactful structural materials, participating firms can more easily work toward net zero embodied carbon structural systems by 2050. Architecture 2030’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from the major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central solution to the climate crisis. Panelists include:
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Vincent Martinez, President and COO, Architecture 2030 DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
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Genevieve Graham, Engineer, Arup | Vice Chair SE 2050 DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
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Daniel Boero Vargas, Industry Decarbonization Lead, Cement & Concrete, World Economic Forum DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
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Tim Lewis, Sustainability Structural Engineer, Amazon DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
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​Product Spotlight - Climate Earth
Concrete Solutions: Reducing Carbon with Advanced EPD Databases
Laurel McEwen, Executive VP EPD Services, Climate Earth
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In this talk, we explore how cutting-edge technologies are transforming data collection and utilization of Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) databases, dramatically reducing setup times and enhancing data use. By integrating mix designs with comprehensive EPD data, we create powerful databases that empower concrete producers to develop low-carbon solutions. We will discuss how data access through advanced APIs, and database-driven analysis promotes transparency, aids in making informed sustainable choices, and showcases the industry's commitment to carbon reduction goals.