MattersEnvironmentPOL-0167-PLANFirst seen Apr 4, 2022Last discussed Mar 7, 2023
Low-carbon concrete policy
ApprovedThe policy guides the use of lower-carbon concrete on City projects and applicable private projects, with the aim of reducing construction emissions. A 2023 revision responded to concerns that requiring one carbon-mineralization technology left only one local supplier eligible.
Where it stands: Revised policy approved Mar 7, 2023.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Nov 17, 2021
CO₂-mineralized concrete policy
The policy requires post-industrial CO₂-mineralized concrete, or an equivalent material, on city-led capital projects and qualifying private projects. It is intended to lower the carbon impact of concrete used in construction, starting June 1, 2022.
Mar 7, 2023
Low-carbon concrete policy
The policy sets progressive limits for the embodied carbon of concrete used in city projects from 2023 to 2025. The presentation compared carbon levels with concrete strength and discussed how the limits could be implemented.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Revised low-carbon concrete policy approved
Council approved the revised Low‑Carbon Concrete Policy (POL-0167-PLAN).
Decision: Adopted the revised Low-Carbon Concrete Policy.
Passed 7–0
Documents
Carbon-mineralized concrete policy considered
Consideration of a policy (POL‑0167) to encourage/require post‑industrial CO2‑mineralized concrete for City projects and applicable rezoning/private projects where cost/time permits, and potential request to province for regulatory authority.