An optimization system that supports the production of concrete while minimizing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions or costs is presented that incorporates an evolution algorithm for the materials' mix design stage, a trigonometric function for the transportation stage, and a stochastic model for the manufacturing stage. A case study demonstrates that applying the optimization system reduced CO 2 emissions by 34% compared to the standard concrete production processes typically used. When

more »

... g the cost of concrete production was prioritized, the cost dropped by 1% compared to the cost of conventional concrete production. These findings confirm that this optimization system helps with the design of the concrete mix and the choice of a material supplier, thus reducing both CO 2 emissions and costs.