Refrigerants in a climate positive built environment

13 Oct 2026

Agenda

Tuesday 13 October

1.00pm   Welcome and introduction

Speaker: Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager Strategy & Development Strategic Projects, Green Building Council of Australia


1.30 – 2.00pm – Driving Better Refrigerant Outcomes: Challenges, Decisions and Lessons Learned

This case study shares the Department’s experience implementing its Minimum Design Standard for refrigerants, including the challenges, lessons learned and practical strategies that have supported better refrigerant outcomes across projects.

Speaker: Jo Kieboom, Director Ecological Sustainability, Built Infrastructure – Design and Technical Services, Department of Logistics and Infrastructure


2.00pm Mirvac’s approach to refrigerants

  • Refrigerant evolution
  • The drivers for refrigerants
  • The considerations in refrigerant selection
  • Future proofing assets

Speaker: David Palin, Director ESG, Asset Management, Mirvac


2.30pm  Panel  – Addressing the complexities of the refrigerant landscape

Followed by Q&A with the audience

  • What is on the horizon
  • What are the roles of building owners and developers
  • What is the role of product stewardship

Panelists:

  • Alan Fok, Sustainable Operations Director, JLL
  • Jeremy Mansfield, Founder / Director, Mansfield Advisory
  • Sami Zheng, Chief Executive Officer, AIRAH
  • Jo Kieboom, Director Ecological Sustainability, Built Infrastructure – Design and Technical Services, Department of Logistics and Infrastructure

3.10pm  Break


3.20pm Discussion Groups

Attendees will break into groups and discuss the opportunities and challenges being faced in the landscape of refrigerants.   Topics of discussion include:

  • Exploring design decisions at a building level
  • How will refrigerants impact design and operations and how can you prepare for the future of refrigerants?
  • Exploring the Freeze Frame paper – what would you like to see as the next steps?

3.40pm   Feedback from discussion groups


3.55pm   Closing comments


4.00pm   Close