ICE Singapore Chapter technical talk

Overview

Without targeted action, embodied carbon is set to exceed the operational carbon emissions of buildings in the coming decades, particularly in Singapore, where buildings are often demolished and rebuilt within short timeframes. Unlike operational carbon, which can be mitigated during a building's lifecycle, embodied carbon emissions are permanently fixed once construction is complete.

The pressing need to reduce embodied carbon begins with the design and selection of low-carbon concrete, which can significantly influence a building's whole-life carbon footprint. The industry is embracing a green transition by adopting Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technology, which captures waste CO2 and integrates it into concrete, producing CO2-mineralised concrete that maintains the same durability, workability, and performance.

The speaker, a young and passionate scientist from Pan United, one of Singapore's leading ready-mixed concrete suppliers, will share insights on this innovative approach.

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