With the challenge for the UK to achieve its net zero by 2050 target it is clear there must be a step change in carbon emission reductions across all sectors. The UK economy and, in particular, the industries which support the delivery of infrastructure, are not yet decarbonised. When delivering on the “Government’s Build Back Better, OR build build build agenda therefore, there is a risk that the UK’s climate objectives are diminished as a result of the scale and pace of the anticipated infrastructure delivery.

The Forum discussed the Decarbonisation agenda and explored ways in which the industry can meet the challenge maximise the opportunities of reducing carbon in the infrastructure sector.

Taking part in the Forum were:

Chris Hayes, Sustainability Operations Director at Skanska, who facilitated the discussion.  Peter Cole, Principal Environmental and Sustainability Officer at Transport for the North, Lara Young, Group Carbon Manager at Costain, Geri Smith, Head of Sustainability Major Projects at Balfour Beatty, Neil Leake, National Technical Manager at Aggregate Industries and Andrew Crudgington, Climate Change Associate at CIHT.

Upcoming Partner Forum Dates 2021

June 8^th – Mobility / technology

July 13^th – Safety

December 14^th - Digital

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