Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

At AMPP, Materials Sustainability means helping our stakeholders steward the world’s limited natural and fiscal resources by providing platforms for sharing, educating, and problem-solving promoting durability of physical assets, maintaining resilient and efficient infrastructure, and strengthening the people and organizations who are committed to this work.

AMPP’s role and responsibility in the practice of our sustainability is about (or focused on):
Emphasizing and employing safe and reliable work practices in the use of materials.
Fostering an enterprising culture that innovates, optimizes, and leverages novel technologies and business practices.
Advocating the importance of infrastructure asset durability and resiliency throughout society.
Globally partnering to leverage local experience towards holistic solutions through collaborative problem solving across industries, organizations & regions.
Exercising stewardship in the design, building, operating, maintaining, and retirement of physical assets and equipment for long term reliability, safety, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
Cultivating talent communities that foster the values, skills, and experience necessary to build and maintain organizational performance in materials stewardship and business leadership.
Advocating the importance of robust budget planning necessary to support the sustainability of resilient and efficient infrastructure.
AMPP's work supports many of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
AMPP contributes to UN SDG 6 by ensuring the durability and efficiency of water infrastructure through corrosion control and protective coatings for pipelines, treatment plants, and storage tanks.

Standards Committees:
SC 18 Water & Wastewater

Technical Communities of Interest:
TCI - Municipal Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

AMPP contributes to UN SDG 7 by protecting and enhancing the durability of renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind turbines and solar panel mounts, and improving energy efficiency in pipelines and industrial systems. 

Standards Committees:
SC 11 Electric Power
SC 26 Carbon Capture, Alternative Fuels, and Energy Storage

Technical Communities of Interest:
TCI - Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
TCI - Fossil, Nuclear, Hydro Power Generation
TCI - Renewable Energy (including Waste Energy)
TCI - Hydrogen

AMPP supports UN SDG 8 by fostering economic growth and decent work through its training, certification, and workforce development programs in materials protection and corrosion control.

AMPP Programs
EMERG Student Programs
Education & Credentialing

AMPP supports UN SDG 9 by enabling innovation in corrosion control, materials protection, and protective coatings.

Technical Communities of Interest:
Research Community

AMPP contributes to UN SDG 12 by promoting sustainable consumption and production through corrosion control and materials protection that extend the lifespan of infrastructure and reduce material waste.

*The content of this publication has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States. For more information on the UN SDGs, visit the UN Sustainable Development site.

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AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

Date: April 6-10, 2025
Nashville, TN
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Watch the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo page for detailed schedules.

Sustainability-related activities planned for the annual conference include:

Research-in-Progress Symposia

Materials Degradation and Sustainability in Infrastructure

Corrosion in Energy Storage

Peer-Reviewed Symposia

Coatings & Surface Preparation: Designing Coatings for Reduced Environmental Impact and Enhanced Protection

Emerging Topics: A Pan-Industrial View of Material Sustainability and Material Stewardship Practices 

Energy Transition: Corrosion in Carbon Capture, Transportation, Utilization and Storage (CCTUS)

Energy Transition: Corrosion in Nuclear Systems

Energy Transition: Corrosion in the Biofuel and Biomass Industry

Energy Transition: Gaseous Hydrogen Embrittlement

Energy Transition: Geothermal Power

Energy Transition: Hydrogen and Emerging Fuels

Energy Transition: Wind and Offshore Renewables

Presentation Sessions

AMPP & AWWA: Synergy in Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Sustainability Through Optimization of Life Cycle Costing via Corrosion Control

Technical Communities of Interest Meetings

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Hydrogen

Standards Committee Meetings

SC 26: Carbon Capture, Alternative Fuels, and Energy Storage

Sustainability

Articles

Building a Corrosion Management System via Material Sustainability and Stewardship
The NACE IMPACT Study estimated that the annual global cost of corrosion was around $2.5 trillion, but more importantly showed that between 15 and 35% of this cost could be saved through properly applying current corrosion mitigation and technology.

Corrosion Issues of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
Typically, carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants inevitably contains a certain amount of impurities.

University Researchers Create Hydrogen Fuel from Seawater
Researchers at Stanford University (Stanford, California, USA) have devised a new method to generate hydrogen fuel using solar power, electrodes, and salt water from the San Francisco Bay.

Pittsburgh Bridge Gets Energy-Efficient Makeover for Holidays
The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently unveiled a new project reflecting a growing commitment to sustainability and innovation, according to project supporter and raw materials supplier Covestro.

2030 Commitment Firms See Progress in Carbon Reduction
Architects and engineers participating in the 2030 Commitment program are making strides in reducing carbon in designs, according to a new report released today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Michigan Works to Reinforce Bridges with Carbon Fiber Technology
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) (Lansing, Michigan, USA) continues to invest in carbon fiber reinforced bridge beams, with further implementation achieved in recent months.

Equipment, Materials, and Corrosion in the Biodiesel Industry
The equipment used in biodiesel industry facilities is mostly made from stainless steel, aluminum, or high-density polyethylene, because these materials have proven to be resistant to corrosion and degradation.

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We believe sustainability is a shared responsibility and that collaboration is the key to making a real impact. We invite you to join our efforts and participate in our Sustainability relevant Standards Committees and Technical Communities of Interest. Together, we can drive attention to safe and reliable work practices, foster an innovative culture, and encourage asset durability and resiliency throughout society. Share your insights and ideas at our conference symposia, or let your voice be heard by sharing insights and feedback. We need help driving the sustainability agenda, so your involvement is crucial. Join us today and be part of the positive change we are creating for a sustainable future.

Technical Communities of Interest

Carbon Capture and Storage

The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Community of Interest is a group of people assembled for the aim of investigating phase behavior, corrosion mechanisms and rates, and materials selection in CO2 separation, transport, and storage.
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Technical Communities of Interest

Hydrogen

As we are transitioning to hydrogen and hydrogen natural gas blends, considering that these technologies are not yet matured, there is a need to create a TCI that can identify and address challenges with the this industry.
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Technical Communities of Interest

Renewable Energy

The Renewable Energy Technical Community of Interest is a group of people who have come together for the purpose of furthering a common cause by sharing wisdom, knowledge, information, and/or data  to investigate problems, acquire service experience, exchange information, and prepare reports on the use of materials in renewable energy systems. 
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Standards Committee

SC 26 - Carbon Capture, Alternative Fuels, and Energy Storage

Develops and maintains standards, guides, and reports related to materials protection and performance in carbon capture, utilization, and storage and in alternative fuel and energy storage technologies including hydrogen, biofuels, non-fossil and low-carbon fuels, thermal and chemical energy storage, and related technologies.
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