Interview: “With SUSTAINABLE PRECAST we would like to support transformation in the industry”

The German government’s sustainability goals are ambitious. The concrete industry is a particular focus of attention. But what, exactly, does “sustainable” mean? For buildings especially, this question is not only of great significance, but is also difficult to answer. The new SUSTAINABLE PRECAST certification program is intended to support the industry on its way toward a sustainable future. The initiator, Dr.-Ing. Jens Uwe Pott, in the following interview with BFT International, explains the aim and the process toward SUSTAINABLE PRECAST certification.

BFT International: Welcome, Dr. Pott. I am very pleased to be able to ask you some questions about the new sustainability certification for the concrete industry. Why did you launch SUSTAINABLE PRECAST? What is the intention of the certification program?

Dr.-Ing. Jens Uwe Pott: Sustainable transformation of society is a central task for the next 20 to 30 years. Awareness of the need is by now widespread, also in the companies of the precast industry. over the past years, many companies have already made efforts for sustainability. But we are nevertheless standing at the beginning of a long and...

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