Building Sustainable Foundations for Infrastructure Projects

Foundation construction is one of the leading industries contributing to infrastructure’s carbon footprint. The amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) released into the atmosphere due to geotechnical construction activity is an average of 15 - 23% of the overall embodied carbon of a project (WRAP, 2015). To address this growing concern, sustainable foundations have emerged as the cornerstone of India’s infrastructure projects, striking a balance between progress and environmental protection.
Madan Kumar Annam, Head of Engg, and Anurag Chafale, Dy. Manager, Keller India.

Need for Sustainability

India’s rapid economic growth and urbanization have moved into a new era of infrastructure development. As the nation is growing with ambitious projects aimed at connectivity, energy, and urbanization, the environmental impact of such development poses a sustainability concern. It is unfortunate that urbanization and infrastructure expansion often come at the expense of natural resources and ecosystems. The integration of sustainable foundations will be critical in creating a healthy environment for future generations.

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