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MattersEnvironmentFirst seen Mar 7, 2023

Low-carbon concrete policy

Completed

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.

Where it stands: Policy presentation heard Mar 7, 2023; no further action is recorded.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Apr 4, 2022 – Mar 7, 2023

    Low-carbon concrete policy

    The 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.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. March 7, 2023· Council

    Engineers and industry representatives presented on low-carbon concrete

    Presentation on low‑carbon concrete technologies and policy implications.

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