Sustainability & Precast Concrete-Sustainability & Precast Concrete

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The presentation highlights sustainability’s critical role in precast concrete and the construction industry, driven by market demand, regulations, and environmental responsibility. Cement, a key concrete component, contributes significantly to global CO2 emissions, prompting the industry to pursue carbon neutrality by 2050. Precast concrete offers inherent sustainability benefits: durability, waste reduction, resilience, and long service life. Regionalized Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide localized data aiding compliance with standards like LEED and Buy Clean initiatives. These tools enhance transparency, market competitiveness, and support lifecycle assessment approaches that consider long-term environmental impact, reinforcing precast concrete as a sustainable, resilient building material.

Keywords

sustainability

precast concrete

carbon neutrality

Environmental Product Declarations

lifecycle assessment