As we strive to reach net zero, carbon literacy is fundamental for ICE members as well as for the future of civil engineering. Which skills will engineers need to develop to reduce carbon emissions in their practice? How can we move fast enough to tackle carbon targets effectively?

In this Tech Talk, ICE director of engineering knowledge Mark Hansford and ICE knowledge content director Alex Wynne are joined by Costain's group climate change director, Lara Young, to examine how meeting carbon targets is a rapidly expanding field of work, offering new opportunities for career development and personal growth for those who are carbon literate.

Learning outcomes

After listening to this podcast, you will:  

• Understand the imperative for engineers to think and act differently in the face of the climate crisis
• Understand some key terms and phrases commonly used in discussions about the climate crisis and carbon reduction
• Have a better idea of the governance, standards and guidance in the UK surrounding climate change
• Have some ideas about what your role as a civil engineer is in tackling the climate crisis