Decarbonisation Session 06 - Decarbonisation of construction & maintenance Part 2
Wednesday, March 11
16:00
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17:30
Chair: Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia
Room: Room 4
This double session brought together participants to explore cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of sustainable road infrastructure. It highlighted how global leaders are driving decarbonisation and innovation across every stage of the project lifecycle.
Key highlights included:
- Transformative approaches to decarbonisation in planning and design – It was shown how early-stage decisions could dramatically reduce emissions.
- Next-generation construction practices – From low-emission equipment to smarter logistics and contract models, showcasing innovations that were redefining the industry.
- Carbon calculators in action – Understanding tools that enabled accurate measurement and informed decision-making for a low-carbon future.
The session offered an opportunity to gain insights, share ideas, and connect with experts shaping tomorrow’s roads. It brought together participants in a conversation driving global change.
- Welcome and session introduction
- Presentations
- Questions and Answers
- Presentations
- Questions and Answers
- Conclusion
- Organization
Welcome and session introduction
• Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia
Presentations
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Green Mobility in Road Maintenance Operating Centers: Opportunities and Challenges
Questions and Answers
• Moderator: Jean-Claude Roffe. Leader of WG2 in TC4.5, France
Presentations
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Short speech by the master of ceremonies
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Rated Criteria and tool to provide scientific criteria assessment
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Strategy for managing the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable’s carbon footprint: progress towards Québec’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050
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Mixing Methodological Expertise with Operational Implementation to Enhance Decarbonisation of Road Infrastructures
Questions and Answers
• Moderator: Mansi Desai, Leader of WG3 in TC4.5, United Kingdom
Conclusion
• Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia
Organization
Session Organiser: Louis Bettini, Chair TC4.5, Australia
Session Secretary: Josh Mattheis, French Speaking Secretary, France