Reducing Upfront Carbon in Green Star

1 Dec 2026
Event Guide

Reducing Upfront Carbon in Green Star

1 December @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm AEDT

Upfront carbon is evolving across Green Star, with new approaches responding to project team feedback and developments across the industry.  This practical course will explore the upfront carbon reduction pathways across Green Star Buildings, Communities v2 and Fitouts, including what’s changing and why. 

 

Get across the upcoming typical emission factors, how they change Green Star upfront carbon calculations, and how they apply to reference and proposed projects. Put your knowledge into practice through real Green Star project scenarios and bring your questions directly to the experts. 

 

What you’ll learn 

  • Navigate the different upfront carbon reduction pathways across Green Star.  

  • Understand what typical emission factors change for Green Star projects.  

  • Know when to use typical or project-specific emission factors and how they apply to reference and proposed projects.  

  • Identify where to focus effort and professional judgement when working through upfront carbon calculations. 

     

Speakers: 

  • Emily Chung, Manager, Future Focus, Green Building Council of Australia 

  • Nicole Sullivan, Impact Director, thinkstep-anz 

  • Tim Wheeler, Associate Director – Strategic Research Programs, CEFC 

     

Who it’s for 

Professionals working on Green Star projects who want to strengthen their knowledge of upfront carbon, including sustainability consultants, architects, engineers, developers, project managers, carbon and LCA practitioners, and Green Star Accredited Professionals.

 

Our speakers

  • Photograph
    Photo of Emily Chung, Green Building Council of Australia.
    Name
    Emily Chung
    Job title
    Manager - Future Focus
    Company
    Green Building Council of Australia
  • Photograph
    Photo of Nicole Sullivan, thinkstep-anz.
    Name
    Nicole Sullivan
    Job title
    Impact Director
    Company
    thinkstep-anz
  • Photograph
    Photo of Tim Wheeler, Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
    Name
    Tim Wheeler
    Job title
    Manager Strategic Research Programs
    Company
    Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Details

1 December 2026 —
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm AEDT

$299.00

Carbon and Climate change,
Green Star,
Green Star Buildings,
Green Star Communities

3 CPD Points

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Reducing Upfront Carbon in Green Star - Green Star course
GBCA course (incl. GST)
  • $ 299.00 – Member
  • $ 399.00 – Non-Member