Sustainable finance is reshaping how the built environment adapts and invests in our collective future. The impetus to act is immediate; with climate targets, regulatory and investor expectations, organisations that move now will be best placed to capture opportunities, manage risk and lead in the transition to a low carbon economy.
 

This comprehensive short course is designed to unpack these shifts and equip you with practical tools and insights you can apply in your role.

What you’ll learn:

• Gain a clear overview of the Sustainable Finance Guide, the role of reporting, and the development of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards.

• Hear a real-world case study of how the Sustainable Finance Guide has been applied to deliver positive outcomes.

• Explore the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy a clear, locally tailored classification system for green and transition finance. You’ll learn what it is, how it works, and its specific relevance to construction and existing buildings.

• Understand emerging terminology and opportunities from the banking sector and what they mean for the future of sustainable investment.

• Take part in a panel discussion featuring experts from across the sector, including those working in building performance, finance and sustainability frameworks.

   

   

Who is it for?
Sustainability practitioners and other non-finance professionals eager to understand how finance is mobilised for sustainability and how these tools apply to their work.

Speakers:

• Magali Wardle, Acting Director, NABERS

   

• Mark Robinson, Head of Climate, Technical Advisory, National Australia Bank

• Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager Buildings, Fitouts & Performance, Green Building Council of Australia

• Jeff Oatman, Head of Collaboration and Membership, Green Building Council of Australia