AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS OF GREEN HIGHWAY ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
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Green Highway, Assessment, Criteria, Sustainable, InfrastructureAbstract
In line with the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, all industries are slowly moving toward a greener approach through their activities and practices. The construction industry is a major contributor to overall economic growth as it provides infrastructure and physical facilities for people. However, the activities involved have caused several environmental impacts, such as pollution, climate change, destruction of natural habitats, landfill waste, and overconsumption of global resources. Therefore, this study presents a comprehensive analysis on the infrastructure work, which is the green highway assessment. The assessment criteria and rating methods were derived from seven prominent frameworks, including Greenroads, WISE, GreenLITES, I-LAST, BE2ST, Greenroads Manual, and MyGHI. Moreover, this research evaluates these sustainable criteria across five elements of green highway development: sustainable design and construction activity, energy efficiency, environmental and water management, materials and technology, and social and safety aspects. This research adopted a systematic literature review and comparative analysis to identify commonalities, differences, and gaps in existing assessment frameworks, providing insights into the holistic evaluation of green highways and sustainable infrastructure projects. The findings of this research contribute to advancing the understanding of green highway initiatives, especially in the local context, and policy development in the field of sustainable infrastructure.
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