In terms of construction, embodied carbon is the emissions that result from the mining, harvesting, processing, manufacturing, transportation, installation and use of the products and materials that are used, as well as end-of-life emissions associated with the disposal of those materials. Demand for greener construction materials will spur manufacturers to reduce the embodied carbon in their products. There are several pathways for reducing the carbon footprint of materials. One pathway is to select and procure lower embodied carbon materials. Panelists will set the stage by providing an overview of NYSDOT’s efforts to meet carbon reduction goals and follow-up with specific efforts related to Portland cement concrete and asphalt mix designs.