Embodied Carbon in Construction: Why Supply Chains Hold the Key

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

In this webinar we will explore why collaboration of the entire supply chain is vital in the quest to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 but also fosters performance efficiency and innovation

Embodied carbon refers to the carbon emissions associated with the material extraction and manufacture, construction, maintenance, refurbishment, and demolition of a building and represents a significant portion of the total carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure.

Reducing embodied carbon requires collaboration across the entire construction supply chain from the very beginning, as the selection of materials, adoption of construction techniques, and processes used will all impact on the embodied emissions of a project.

The webinar will begin with an introduction to embodied carbon in construction from the author of the CIOB Guide to Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment, and will then explore why the supply chain holds the key to getting to grips with this complex issue, drawing on the experience of Tier 1 Contractor Wates Construction, who are discovering that supply chain engagement can help avoid additional costs, improve quality, drive innovation and support their supply chain all at the same time.

Agenda:

Welcome – Amanda Williams, Head of Sustainability - CIOB (2 mins)

Brief Introduction to Embodied Carbon in Construction – Dr Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari – Lecturer in Construction Engineering and Management at Loughborough University (25 mins)

The Importance of Engaging the Supply Chain –Bekir Andrews – Environmental Sustainability Director at Wates Group (25 mins)

Facilitated Q&A – Amanda Williams (8-10 Mins)

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Speakers

Bekir Andrews, Environmental Sustainability Director - Wates

Bekir Andrews, CENV, Fellow of IEMA, is Wates Group's Environmental Sustainability Director. He is responsible for developing and driving Wates Group's sustainability strategy. He has a wealth of practical knowledge and international experience. His specialisms include deploying and communicating strategy, non-financial reporting, writing business cases, reviewing government policies, presenting to the board, engaging with senior stakeholders, working with banks, engaging with ESG rating providers, developing e-learning and training materials, sustainable procurement, implementing integrated management systems, auditing, energy management, resource efficiency, renewables, and transport.

Dr Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari. Lecturer in Construction Engineering and Management - Loughborough University

Dr Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari is a Lecturer in Construction Engineering and Management at Loughborough University, with research experience in energy efficiency and sustainability in residential and commercial buildings, building energy and performance assessment, Life Cycle Analysis, supervised machine learning and building structure reuse. He is also the author of our Guide to Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment.

Online Platform

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Contact

Georgie Hawkes

Member Services and Events Coordinator

ghawkes@ciob.org

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