01367644

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https://doi.org/10.3141/2292-01

http://scholar.google.com...rost&publication_year=2012

In the United Kingdom, carbon emissions associated with business activities have shifted from matters of policy to sources of legal responsibilities under the Climate Change Act of 2008. A flexible and easy-to-use technique is needed so that businesses can assess their carbon emissions in response to regulations on the environmental impact of construction activities. The aim of this study was to develop a methodology that could offer businesses a carbon life-cycle assessment tool to identify emissions hot spots across the value chain and inform a carbon-reduction hierarchy. The approach employed was based on methodology described in the publicly available specification (PAS2050) protocol. The objective was to identify locations where the largest production of emissions occurred and provide for the biggest potential reduction within routine highway maintenance processes. The methodology framework allows businesses to make informed decisions in carbon terms through the identification and prioritization of areas of potential reduction of emissions.

01455587

12-0259

English

pp 1–11

2012

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309223331

Print

Figures; References; Tables

Environmental impacts; Greenhouse gases; Highway maintenance; Life cycle analysis; Pollutants

Emissions reduction

United Kingdom

Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; I15: Environment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods

PRP, TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Feb 8 2012 4:53PM

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