Asphalt carbon footprint reduction: Key drivers, opportunities and needs

By Cheng Ling on 11/02/2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in 1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Cheng Ling, of Pike Industries, as he presents in person at the Fall 2023 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, November 2, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

This semester is set to feature 14 presentations, delving into a range of topics that address the intersection of transportation and climate change. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of sustainable transportation practices, innovative green technologies and strategies for mitigating the impact of transportation on our changing climate.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81913202796?pwd=TW9KbkV4UEJkZC9GYm4vTzF5b2tQUT09

Meeting ID: 819 1320 2796
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Abstract and Bio

The carbon footprint of asphalt, reflected in asphalt mix Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), hinges on materials (A1), transport (A2), and production (A3) stages. Ling will introduce strategies for asphalt producers and contractors to reduce their carbon footprint. He will also outline further research and implementation steps to help the asphalt industry achieve Net Zero.

Ling is director of engineering and sustainability at Pike Industries, a CRH company in New Hampshire. He has more than 10 years of experience in asphalt materials and sustainability research in both academia and industry. Ling, who earned a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a registered professional engineer in Wisconsin, currently chairs the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s Committee for Asphalt Research and Technology.