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Are you aware of the urgent need to reduce carbon impacts but lack the confidence or tools to make a real difference? The latest Decarbonising Infrastructure Survey by Infrastructure NSW shines a spotlight on a critical issue: high awareness and low confidence. While 90% of government and 95% of industry professionals know the stakes of upfront carbon impacts, few feel equipped to tackle them effectively. Those in project delivery need more knowledge and assurance to implement meaningful carbon reduction measures. This gap signals a need for industry-leading experts with the practical know-how to provide accurate, embodied carbon estimation for the entire lifecycle of complex infrastructure projects. Click below to learn more about how we can help you meet your carbon and cost goals with certainty. #CostandCarbonEstimating #Decarbonisation #SustainableInfrastructure

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions of infrastructure is the new normal. And if Australia gets this right, we can achieve our emission reduction ambitions, save money and grow jobs. To learn more, join us on Wednesday 13 March at 10.00am for a webinar where we discuss the findings and recommendations of Infrastructure Victoria's latest research, Opportunities to Reduce the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Infrastructure -https://lnkd.in/gqqRfKxw The webinar will discuss these new opportunities to ensure assessment and procurement processes can support better use of existing infrastructure and prioritise low carbon design solutions and materials. Panellists are: Dr Jonathan Spear, CEO Infrastructure Victoria Dr Allison Stewart, Deputy CEO Infrastructure Victoria Erin Friesz, Director, Strategy, Planning, Innovation, Infrastructure NSW Jennifer Jenkins, Director, Project Advisory and Evaluation, Infrastructure Australia  Register at https://lnkd.in/gM9KrZWx And bring your best questions! #infrastructure #decarbonisation #sustainability #productivity #procurement Infrastructure Victoria Infrastructure Australia Infrastructure NSW Dr Allison Stewart Jennifer Jenkins

Positive impact aside, infrastructure projects can have a negative climate impact. In designing and financing infrastructure projects, it is essential to consider potential adverse effects and externalities. A vital tool to value climate externalities and include them in the valuation of infrastructure projects is shadow carbon pricing. With this tool, the cost of carbon and GHGs can be explicitly included in the project's price. A recommended approach for doing this consists of the following steps:  1 - Adequately assess the carbon footprint of the relevant infrastructure project  2 - Choose a carbon shadow price that is appropriate and aligned with the Paris Agreement  3 - Include the resulting cost of the project's carbon emissions in the valuation or cost-benefit analysis. #sustainable #business

🚧 Take the Net Zero Survey! Measuring Scope 3 emissions is now a critical concern for all organisations throughout the infrastructure and construction industry. The Net-Zero Infrastructure Industry Coalition (NZIIC) needs your help to establish a baseline for understanding today’s net zero awareness and implementation across the entire infrastructure and supply chain environment. Your anonymous responses will provide unique insights into net zero awareness, especially regarding scope 3 emissions, and help drive sustainable practices across our industry. Take the survey ▶ https://lnkd.in/dGdKkefm #Sustainability #Construction #Infrastructure #Survey

Solving Your Carbon Challenge 🌍 Estimating embodied carbon in infrastructure projects has reached a critical juncture for asset owners and contractors globally due to: 1. Governments setting carbon reduction and net-zero targets. 🎯 2. The establishment of PAS 2080, a carbon management framework for infrastructure. 📊 3. Government agencies and authorities developing detailed carbon reduction roadmaps. 🛣️ At Benchmark Estimating, our solution empowers you to set carbon targets, track compliance, and gain fast, reliable insights across your organisation and supply chain. 🔍 Visit our website today to discover how we can help you achieve best practices in cost and carbon estimating https://lnkd.in/gz_UWJ-D #CarbonReduction #NetZero #Infrastructure #BenchmarkEstimating

🎬 Accelerate Carbon Reduction in Infrastructure & Utilities! 🌍 Join our Infrastructure & Utilities Council Webinar on "Exploring Policy and Incentives for Carbon Reduction." Discover key policies, incentives, and strategies to drive carbon reduction and align with ESRS E1 standards for a sustainable future. 📅 November 21, 2024 | 10-11 AM CET 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/diiSmmwq 💡 Key Insights: Government incentives, carbon reduction strategies, and success stories in sustainable infrastructure. #CarbonReduction #SustainableInfrastructure #ESRSE1 #GreenUtilities

🌿 Your opportunity to become carbon-ready before the upcoming policy changes 🌿 With new regulations on the horizon, like Infrastructure NSW's Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy mandating carbon consideration for linear infrastructure projects (roads, rail etc.) over $100 million, there's no better time to become carbon-ready. How we can help you prepare: 1. Standard or customised libraries: Access to our comprehensive carbon libraries or customise your own 📚 2. Import and store environmental product declarations (EPD): Ensures an audit trail and the use of validating carbon data 🌱 3. Advanced simultaneous cost & carbon estimating: Allowing for integrated, real-time analysis across your projects 🤝 🌏 It's time to be proactive Benchmark Estimating provides the tools and expertise you need to seamlessly transition to advanced carbon management - before it becomes a requirement. 🔗 Book a demo today and see how you can start your journey to net-zero: https://lnkd.in/gfYrCBSM #CarbonReady #NetZero #Sustainability #InfrastructureNSW #BenchmarkEstimating

🌏 It's time to be proactive. Benchmark Estimating provides the tools and expertise you need to seamlessly transition to advanced carbon management - before it becomes a requirement. 🔗 Book a demo today and see how you can start your journey to net-zero: https://lnkd.in/gfYrCBSM #CarbonReady #NetZero #Sustainability #InfrastructureNSW #BenchmarkEstimating

Leveraging on PPPs for Climate-resilient Infrastructure (Part 1) There are diverse modalities of payments for PPPs. To safeguard the governments/ public from performance related risks forecast and infrastructure Payment on Availability (PoA) is an awesome approach. Climate scientists and planners of PPPs can leverage of PoA to drive climate-resilient infrastructure by linking payments to the performance and availability of assets rather than usage. This model incentivizes private partners to ensure long-term functionality, especially under climate stresses like floods, storms, and droughts. To enhance resilience, performance-based payments can be tied to climate adaptation metrics, ensuring that private partners maintain the infrastructure to withstand extreme weather. Penalties for downtime caused by climate-related events can further drive the use of resilient materials and designs. Additionally, adopting a lifecycle approach ensures private partners are motivated to maintain infrastructure that remains climate-responsive over time. Blended finance options, such as combining green bonds or climate funds with public capital, can cover the higher upfront costs of resilient infrastructure. Furthermore, risk transfer mechanisms shift climate risks to private partners, while insurance for climate events ensures that availability payments remain stable even during disruptions. To promote innovation, the private sector can be incentivized to adopt nature-based solutions and smart technologies that enhance infrastructure resilience. For example, integrating renewable energy systems or modular infrastructure designs can reduce climate vulnerability and ensure continuous availability. Governments can provide additional incentives, such as bonus payments for exceeding resilience targets or supporting sustainability-linked bonds to attract green financing. Monitoring and verification systems, such as real-time performance tracking and periodic resilience audits, ensure accountability and alignment with national climate goals. #ClimateresilientInfrastructure #PPPs #SustainableInfrastructure #sustainability

As regulatory mandates evolve and infrastructure development accelerates, significant opportunities emerge and challenges must be navigated. Our team of lawyers provide guidance on how to negotiate this fast-changing terrain: https://rebrand.ly/k9zgkdo #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #InfrastructureInvestment #EnergyTransition