1、Decarbonizing the construction industryPathway to Net-Zero ConstructionDr.Carl DesouzaThe centre for low emission constructionRaising awareness of air quality impacts from construction and demolitionProviding high quality scientific research to inform policy developmentWorking with manufacturers to
2、develop low emission technologiesQuantify the health impact of exposure to emissions for the public and people working in the construction sectorDeveloping guidance for industry,planners and air quality professionalsConstruction as a source of emissionsTackling air quality and climate changeAir Qual
3、ity,Climate Change,and HealthWith thanks to Alice Pengelly,University of SouthamptonAQ and GHG emissions from machines used on sites 300,000 items of machines used in the UK construction sector2.5 million tonnes of diesel used on UK construction in 20202 million tonnes of diesel used for on-site gen
4、eratorsAQ and CO2emissions associated with burning diesel6 million tonnes CO2e in 2019Source:BEIS,January 2023It is not all about carbonStepping stones to reduce on-site emissionsDiesel used on sitesLow carbon fuels(sustainably sourced)Improved energy efficiencyHydrogen(green)Electric(grid connectio
5、n)Diesel free site(zero-tailpipe)Diesel used on sitesLow carbon fuelsImproved efficiencyHydrogenElectricDiesel-free sitesBaseline diesel fuelMeasure emissions from current fleet PEMS/iPEMS/on-board sensing?Inspect high emittersBaseline emission factors/model emission factors for unavailable machines
6、Develop fleet inventory for OEMs/hire companies/London/UKProvide baseline evidence for policy development and test scenariosStepping stones to reduce on-site emissionsDiesel used on sitesLow carbon fuels(sustainably sourced)Improved energy efficiencyHydrogen(green)Electric(grid connection)Diesel fre