Under increasing pressure and incentives to reduce their carbon footprint,
projects in the infrastructure and industrial space need to start early in their lifecycle to find optimal mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Speaking at the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) symposium in Cape Town recently, SRK associate partner and principal scientist Philippa Burmeister highlighted that an options analysis at project concept stage is vital.
”This allows developers to consider alternative layout, equipment, processes and technologies,” Burmeister said. “These options could significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions."
Choices could include more efficient or low-energy technologies, specialised electric vehicles or reduced travel distances. There are also replacement options, which open possibilities to consider various energy options — from traditional to renewable sources.
