The conference programme demonstrated the value of galvanizing steel to the objectives of a circular economy and achieving net zero. The industry’s own efforts to decarbonise and improve efficiency were also in focus.
The inherent durability, recyclability and potential for reuse of galvanized steel within the circular economy was at the forefront of the conference programme – highlighted perfectly by Marjan Poortinga, Senior Advisor Circular Economy, Rijkswaterstaat – Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, The Netherlands who explained the Dutch authorities’ commitment to ensure the reuse and galvanizing of highway guard rails.
Simultaneous interpretation was also provided in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese to ensure that it was widely accessible.
