The Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery policy, developed by Infrastructure NSW, sets a mandate to address embodied emissions on public infrastructure projects and embed best practice carbon management in NSW Government decision-making, design and delivery. The policy sets out guidance for government delivery agencies to manage upfront carbon when delivering public infrastructure projects. Accompanying the policy is an embodied emissions measurement guidance that provides a common methodology, assumptions, data use approach and reporting requirements for the measurement of embodied emissions.
The Judging Panel commended Infrastructure NSW for their groundbreaking advice that provides clear and concise guidance on the measurement and reduction of embodied carbon during infrastructure delivery. The Judging Panel welcomed Infrastructure NSW and their partner’s approach to consultation, with their extensive approach ensuring all stakeholders views and inputs were gathered.