Overview
Join Philipa Stone and Ruwan Bell, subject matter experts in sustainability and climate action at BlueScope as they discuss approaches to sustainability and climate action, including BlueScope’s decarbonisation pathway in Australia.
The session will include insights on future iron and steelmaking technologies and commercialisation timelines, and the importance of value chain collaboration. Product sustainability considerations will also be explored, including recognition of BlueScope’s products within rating tools such as Green Star and IS Rating.
BlueScope is a provider of innovative steel materials, products, systems and technologies, headquartered in Australia with operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.
With product such as COLORBOND® steel, ZINCALUME® steel, GALVASPAN® steel, TRUECORE® steel, XLERPLATE® steel as well as Welded beams and columns, BlueScope is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of painted and coated steel products, and provides vital components for houses, buildings, structures, renewable energy infrastructure and more.
Key takeaways-
- Sustainability and climate action at BlueScope
- Steelmaking methods and global steel dynamics
- Future steelmaking technologies and commercialisation
- Product sustainability considerations
Who should attend
This webinar is geared towards structural engineers but is relevant for all engineers and senior-level non-engineering employees interested in learning more about sustainable manufacturing and engineering.
You do not need to be an Engineers Australia member to attend.
Speakers
Ruwan Brell has a B.Eng (Chemical) from University of New South Wales, and has been working for BlueScope over the past 16 years in various production and engineering roles.
Ruwan currently works as part of BlueScope’s Future Technology team, with a particular focus on the decarbonisation of BlueScope’s iron and steelmaking assets globally. Ruwan is currently leading BlueScope’s technology development program for iron and steelmaking decarbonisation, collaborating with research, mining and steelmaking partners to accelerate BlueScope’s decarbonisation efforts.
Philippa (Pip) Stone is responsible for BlueScope’s Australian sustainability strategy, with a focus on product sustainability and industry engagement. Prior to working at BlueScope, Pip led the sustainability strategy of global construction specialist, ISG and was based in London for 12 years. Pip is a Board Director of EPD Australasia, sits on the Green Building Council of Australia’s Responsible Products Advisory Group and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s Sustainable Materials Technical Working Group.
Pip has a B. Liberal Studies from the University of Sydney and a Post Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge. She is a Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.
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Pricing
Technical Society Member: Free
Student: Free
Non-Member: Free