The ‘2023 Sustainability report’ released by Snowy Hydro highlights three prioritised sustainability opportunities for 2023-2024.
Tag: carbon emissions
HS2 Ltd: Demand for UK’s recycled steel initiative supports jobs
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The UK recycled steel initiative is helping HS2 cut carbon in construction and supporting hundreds of jobs across the UK.
HS2 trials automotive design technology to drive down embedded carbon by 10%
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The automated design technology process designed by Altair Ltd will reduce HS2’s embedded carbon by up to 10% and shorter the design process.
Queensland Hydro to progress with $6b funding for Borumba Pumped Hydro project
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The QLD Government have recently funded $6b for Queensland Hydro’s Borumba Pumped Hydro project to help reach renewable energy targets.
Skanska named as international leader in sustainability by Financial Times
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Financial Times and Statista names Skanska as the international leader in sustainability for the second consecutive year.
HS2 removes 10 million tonnes of materials from rail construction sites
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HS2 have removed 10 million tonnes of material from construction sites, reaching the target of cutting carbon emissions ahead of schedule.
Ambitious target set for emissions reduction in Victoria
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Victoria sets one of the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in the world – cutting Victoria’s emissions by 75% – 80% by 2035.
HS2 trials world’s first hydrogen dual-fuel piling rig on London site
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HS2 has completed a world first hydrogen dual-fuel piling rig to achieve an average fuel displacement of 36%.
Low carbon concrete to become standard on all Laing O’Rourke UK projects
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Laing O’Rourke will switch to low-carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects to accelerate towards its net zero targets.
Cross River Rail adopts five sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint in QLD
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Cross River Rail has implemented five new sustainability practices to minimise its environmental impact during construction.
Metro Tunnel Project trial reveals how geothermal energy can reduce emissions
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The Metro Tunnel’s new State Library Station trials a world-first method to capture geothermal energy, potentially starting a revolution.
PUNCH Flybrid technology trialled on HS2 cranes
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HS2 trials technology developed for PUNCH Flybrid to cut fuel consumption, carbon emissions and improve air quality on construction sites.
