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Here's How, Embodied Carbon: 12 Minutes on Climate Action in Engineering
With the building sector contributing up to 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, designers have a responsibility to act to combat the negative impacts of climate change. In the season finale of our “Here’s How: Embodied Carbon” podcast, Senior Principal and Structural Engineering Practice Co-Leader Scott Schneider talks about Thornton Tomasetti’s holistic climate action strategy, how it aligns with the firm’s purpose and values and which approaches have the greatest impact. Scott is leading the effort to train all our structural engineers in embodied carbon assessments and overseeing the firm’s involvement in the Structural Engineers 2050 Commitment. He also discusses his career path, why he is passionate about sustainability and resilience and how they became a key consideration for projects.
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our society. And because it affects everyone, it demands our creativity, passion and collaboration to build a better, more enduring world. See how Thornton Tomasetti is one of the only firms with the expertise to help you think holistically about a range of steps to address climate change.