Introducing new Carbon in Infrastructure Procurement training: a practical approach to decarbonisation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of infrastructure carbon management, the need for sustainable practices has never been more critical. As the industry strives to reduce its carbon emissions impact, ICE Training's new Carbon in Infrastructure Procurement course offers a unique and practical approach to managing carbon emissions through procurement processes. This half-day online course is designed for all members of the PAS 2080 value chain, including clients who want to decarbonise their projects and other stakeholders looking to respond better to carbon requests in tenders.

Lewis Barlow, course tutor and international infrastructure carbon expert says: "The key to achieving national net zero goals is to make decarbonisation contractual, not just coincidental. This new half day course will show attendees both how to ask for, and respond to, increasingly specific carbon requirements in built environment projects and programmes”.

Course overview

The Carbon in Infrastructure Procurement course provides key insights into PAS 2080:2023 – Carbon Management in Buildings and Infrastructure, focusing on the management of whole life carbon through procurement processes and emerging contractual mechanisms such as the NEC X29 secondary clause. Participants will learn how to apply PAS 2080 principles to reduce carbon emissions and add value from all stakeholder perspectives. The course is structured into four, information-packed sections, including four recent examples of carbon in procurement best practice:

1. PAS 2080 and Procurement: An overview of PAS 2080:2023, explaining key concepts including embodied and whole life carbon, control and influence, plus the crucial role of procurement in maximising carbon reduction opportunities.
2. Measurement and KPIs: Tools and methodologies for measuring carbon emissions, dealing with the variability of tools in contracts and ensuring consistency when comparing carbon emissions calculations within tenders.
3. Setting Targets and Limits: Strategies for setting carbon reduction targets, establishing limits for carbon emissions, and using contractual mechanisms to incentivise low carbon outcomes. 
4. Monitoring and Evaluation: Techniques for monitoring carbon emissions, reporting requirements and continuous improvement mechanisms,

How it differs from the Carbon Management in Infrastructure course

The existing Carbon Management in Infrastructure course provides an excellent overview of carbon management principles, while the new Carbon in Infrastructure Procurement course stands out with its focus on contractual implementation, including:

• Practical Procurement Techniques: Hands-on strategies and real-world applications in procurement processes, making it highly relevant for procurement professionals and all stakeholders responding to carbon requirements in tenders.
• Case Studies: Recent best practice carbon in procurement case studies that provide practical examples and lessons learnt, ensuring participants can apply the knowledge to their projects.
• Targeted Audience: Designed specifically for members of the PAS 2080 value chain, the course addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in procurement, helping stakeholders position themselves to respond better to carbon requests in tenders.

Why enrol?

By enrolling in the Carbon in Infrastructure Procurement course, participants will gain:

• Unique insights into PAS 2080:2023 and its application in procurement processes.
• Practical skills to manage and reduce carbon emissions in infrastructure projects.
• Insights into best practice and real-world examples of successful carbon management.
• The ability to set and achieve carbon reduction targets, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Join us for this half-day online course and take the first step towards a more sustainable future in infrastructure development. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of achievement, recognising their commitment to carbon management and sustainability.

Ready to make a difference? Enrol in the Carbon in Infrastructure Procurement course today and lead the way in sustainable procurement practices.