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17TH World Congress on Road Winter Service, Resilience and Decarbonisation - Pre-proceedings of the Congress

Decarbonisation Session 06 - Decarbonisation of construction & maintenance Part 2

Wednesday, March 11 16:00 - 17:30
Chair: Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia
Room: Room 4

Join this double session to explore cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of sustainable road infrastructure. Discover how global leaders are driving decarbonisation and innovation across every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key highlights include:
-Transformative approaches to decarbonisation in planning and design – Learn how early-stage decisions can dramatically reduce emissions.
-Next-generation construction practices – From low-emission equipment to smarter logistics and contract models, see what’s redefining the industry.
-Carbon calculators in action – Understand the tools that enable accurate measurement and informed decision-making for a low-carbon future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, share ideas, and connect with experts shaping tomorrow’s roads. Be part of the conversation that’s driving global change!

  1. Welcome and session introduction
  2. Presentations
  3. Questions and Answers
  4. Presentations
  5. Questions and Answers
  6. Conclusion
  7. Organization

Welcome and session introduction

• Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia

Presentations

  • Green Mobility in Road Maintenance Operating Centers: Opportunities and Challenges
    Markus AUERBACH (Bundesanstalt für Straßen und Verkehrswesen, Germany)

Questions and Answers

• Moderator: Jean-Claude Roffe. Leader of WG2 in TC4.5, France

Presentations

MC: Mansi Desai, Leader of WG3 in TC4.5, United Kingdom

Rated Criteria and tool to provide scientific criteria assessment
• Chadi Khaled, TC1.3, Eurovia development manager for North America

  • Strategy for managing the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable’s carbon footprint: progress towards Québec’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050
    Marie-Michelle VÉZINA (Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité Durable, Canada/Quebec)
  • Mixing Methodological Expertise with Operational Implementation to Enhance Decarbonisation of Road Infrastructures
    Nathalie CHARRIER (Cerema, France)

Questions and Answers

• Moderator: Mansi Desai, Leader of WG3 in TC4.5, United Kingdom

Conclusion

• Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia

Organization

Session Organiser: Louis Bettini, Chair TC4.5, Australia
Session Secretary: Josh Mattheis, French Speaking Secretary, France