10 years of carbon calculator use: what have we learned for the future?

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Abstract

Correct measurement of emissions from the geotechnical industry has been a challenge for the last 10 years, and remains a key process to achieving the environmental transition objectives towards 2050.   In this context, there have been multiple calculation tools developed in Europe, coming from different actors, such as contractors, consultants, federations and associations. In view of their importance and multiplicity, it is essential to evaluate their use, reliability and effectiveness for a correct orientation of future efforts.  This study aims to analyze the use of European calculators in a practical way at the local and project level, as well as their reference position worldwide.  The role of the calculators coming from geotechnical associations and federations as regulators and guarantors of transparency in the sector has been another important axis of evaluation.  And finally, the complexity and the level of detail required in the indicators of the tools to achieve the highest possible utilization and support of the commercial departments in a project bidding phase were compared.

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Short Curriculum

Ayelen Ottaviani is currently an environmental engineer at Soletanche Freyssinet, a world leader in soil, structural and nuclear activities, and a member of the EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator working group. She has studied Industrial Engineering at the Universidad Nacional del Noroeste de la Provincia de Buenos Aires and has been awarded a scholarship for a Master in QRSE at the 'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques de Bordeaux, in France.  She has participated between 2017-2018 in research and environmental technical analysis activities as a member of the Environmental Department of UNNOBA. Ayelen has been professor and head of the Safety and Environment department of the Universidad Provincia del Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, between 2019-2021.