EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator Task Group
Developed a standardized tool called the Foundation CO2 Calculator which calculates the carbon footprint of deep foundation and ground improvement works.
Group Co-Chairs
Luca Bruni
Injectosond Italia
Luca Bruni, M.Eng., is a structural engineer with expertise in deep foundations and sustainability. Since obtaining his master’s degree from the University of Arizona, he has led multiple companies in obtaining ISO and OSHAS certifications, led CO₂ software initiatives with EFFC and DFI, and held leadership roles with multiple European firms.
Chris Nelsen, P.E., ENV SP
Delve Underground
Chris Nelsen, P.E., ENV SP, is a geotechnical engineer at Delve Underground with more than 5 years of experience. He specializes in geostructural design, installation, QA/QC and is expanding his expertise in site investigations and tunnel impact analyses. As an Envision Sustainable Professional (ENV SP), Chris champions sustainability in infrastructure and in daily life.
EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator
The EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator has been developed using verifiable, standardised data to enable accurate benchmarking of competing project proposals. The tool also allows contractors to compare and contrast different technical approaches within the same project and see what the CO2 emissions will be. Furthermore it can be used throughout a project’s development to compare how it performed against expectations.
Developing the Next Generation EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator
Building on a proven Excel-based version of the EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator, the task group is developing a next-generation online version tool. This upgrade will provide more accurate, accessible and user-friendly carbon assessments tailored to geotechnical works by leveraging up-to-date, location-specific emission factor databases. This will enable the industry to better measure and reduce its carbon footprint.
EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator Sponsors
The task group is looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of developing this online version of the EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator. Sponsors will have early access to the new tool, gain a competitive advantage, bolster their reputation and visibility and support industry innovation.
EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator Webinars
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EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator Training Video
This webinar explains why carbon reduction is important and how to reduce emissions by measuring your carbon footprint. The workshop will also guide you through the industry’s leading tool; the EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator, a free aid which allows the user to assess the carbon footprint of their project.