EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guides Task Group
To write practical, actionable guidance that helps geotechnical companies improve their sustainability. The Task Group aligns these guides to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, further focusing on the most material goals for geotechnical companies.
Group Co-Chairs
Luke Deamer, Eng.D, ME.Sci, FGS
Keller
Luke Deamer, Eng.D., M.ESci., FGS, GIEMA, group sustainability manager for Keller, holds degrees in sustainability from University of Surrey and Cardiff University. Based in the U.K., he is a member of the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) and EFFC Sustainability Working Group and DFI Sustainability Committee. His past roles include structural geologist on the Panama Canal and Oman Drilling projects. Deamer has authored several papers and guides on geotechnical sustainability.
Kimberly Martin, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP
Keller, North America
Kimberly Martin, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP, senior engineer at Keller North America, leads the development and implementation of Keller’s sustainability strategy. She previously worked as a lead geotechnical engineer in the oil and gas industry. Martin is the past chair of Arizona Geo-Institute and current secretary of Geo-Institute’s Sustainability Committee. She is also a member of DFI’s Sustainability Committee. Martin holds degrees from University of Arizona, University of Texas at Austin and Arizona State University.
Guides Overview
These guides follow a basic what, why, how, measure approach:
What
What is this specific area of sustainability? What impacts do foundation contractors have on this goal?
Why
Why does this area of sustainability matter to foundation contractors? Why should they bother to improve this area of sustainability?
How
How can foundation contractors improve their impact and positively impact this area of sustainability?
Measure
What metrics could foundation contractors use to measure their progress and set targets in this area of sustainability?