Innovating On: Decarbonizing Concrete in Boston

Background

The adoption of low-carbon concrete is a critical-path action item for the building industry. Without the engagement of all stakeholders, and acknowledgement and consensus of its opportunities and challenges, we will not be able to address this as quickly and as widely as needed. The Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston/Northeast Hub will lead a series of targeted stakeholder workshops, run and facilitated by a consultant over a 6-8 month period. The work will culminate in a report analyzing the key obstacles and opportunities identified in the stakeholder workshops, along with actionable next steps to decarbonizing concrete in the region.

Process

The BSA supports this initiative in several ways. One BSA staff member works alongside CLF’s Carbon Working Group as a member of the Steering Committee for this grant work. The BSA is also administering the grant funds and providing space for in-person stakeholder engagement. The BSA will work with CLF and the consultant selected to lead the work, to create clear goals and objectives and provide support to ensure key milestones are met. The BSA will take the learnings from this work and create professional education opportunities for our members and allied professionals. The BSA will also work to promote this work to our large network.