Session to include: This session will delve into the critical theme of carbon management within the infrastructure sector, spotlighting the FIDIC Carbon Collaboration Initiative. It will explore innovative strategies and frameworks aimed at significantly reducing carbon footprints through comprehensive lifecycle carbon management. The discussion will highlight the initiative’s structured approach to integrating sustainability in project planning and execution, particularly focusing on the newly established FIDIC Carbon Management Framework (CMF).

Panelists will discuss the importance of establishing a globally recognized carbon benchmarking framework and how it influences project financing and compliance with international sustainability standards. The session aims to provide insights into effective stakeholder engagement, leveraging local and international standards, and utilizing strategic data assessment to enhance project sustainability.

Participants will include leading professionals across various sectors, including engineering, consulting and sustainable development, all contributing their diverse expertise to advance low-carbon infrastructure globally.

Moderator: William Cox, CEO, Aurecon, Australia