Boral receives GreenTag certification for producing concrete with less energy-intensive materials

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Nicole Portilla
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Boral concrete has received global GreenTag certification for producing concrete with less energy-intensive materials.

The recognition is Boral’s first Level C Global GreenTag Certification and has been applied to triple blend 60 MPa concrete used in the tunnel lining segments of the Forrestfield-Airport Link project in Perth.

The concrete contained recovered materials to significantly reduce the amount of higher energy-intensive cementitious materials.

Global GreenTag Pty Ltd is a third-party verified ISO 14024 and ISO 17065 Conformity Assessment Body that conducts the GreenTagCert certification program, which directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

Inside the Forrestfield-Airport Link rail tunnel in Perth. Courtesy of Boral

The Western Australian concrete team worked closely with the customer, the Salini Impregilo-NRW Joint Venture, to develop a sustainable solution for the rail tunnel project.

“The certification is also a nod to Boral’s attention to our ethical employment standards, the health and safety of our employees and those around us, including throughout our supply chain for the concrete.”

Finding a suitable concrete option for this project and meeting the needs of the customer is a testament to Boral’s technical team, with their ability and commitment to developing a product that minimised the environmental and health impact to the community.

The recognition is Boral’s first Level C Global GreenTag Certification and has been applied to triple blend 60 MPa concrete used in the tunnel lining segments of the Forrestfield-Airport Link project in Perth. Courtesy of Boral

“We focus on helping our customers by developing concrete mixes to meet their sustainability goals, providing key technical advice that is backed by the assistance of our expert environmental standards management.” 

Source: Boral

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Nicole Portilla
Nicole Portilla
Nicolle Portilla is RTS’s Social Media Manager, and has been a valued member of the team since July 2018. She is responsible for content creation on all platforms, leveraging creative software, industry trends and research, and social media strategy to build upon the company’s online presence. Additionally, Nicolle contributes to the RTS blog, which serves to educate clients and industry players about our technology and sustainability efforts, and is responsible for the creation and dissemination of our internal and external newsletters. Prior to taking on the role of Social Media Manager, Nicolle served on the Sustainability team for nearly three years, assisting clients in achieving their sustainability goals through external communications and event organizing. Preceding Nicolle’s time on the RTS team is her work with Clean Water Action, where she promoted clean water initiatives. Nicolle graduated from Stony Brook University in 2018 with a B.A. in Sustainability.

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