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Waste is no longer just something to divert, it’s a valuable resource.

As we shift from a historic focus on landfill diversion to a more sophisticated, outcomes-driven approach grounded in circular economy principles, how do we embrace the next evolution of waste management in the built environment?

In this session, we’ll examine how our understanding of waste has changed, from measuring what we throw away, to designing out waste from the earliest stages of a project. We’ll unpack how this shift is influencing project decision-making across design, construction, fit out and operations across Australia’s built environment and highlight opportunities to unlock greater value from materials and resources.

Hear key insights from the Australia’s Wasted Opportunity benchmarking report, and examine how Green Star pathways can be used to embed circular economy principles, supporting projects to reduce emissions, recover materials and create long-term value.

Through real world case studies, hear practical strategies for minimising waste and integrating sustainable design. From material reuse to planning and specification in innovative fit outs, you’ll gain insights into how to drive efficiency and improve sustainability outcomes across different asset types. 

The session includes interactive discussion, giving attendees the opportunity to share challenges, learn from peers and explore how these approaches can be applied within their own projects and organisations.

What you’ll learn:

• How to shift focus to view waste as a resource to be recovered and repurposed.

• Embed circular economy principles from early design to fit out and operations.

• How to use Green Star tools and pathways 

• Discover successful strategies from real-world case studies

   

Who is this for?

This session is ideal for sustainability, design, project and operational leaders seeking to embed circular economy principles in the built environment

Our speakers:

• Taylah de Wit, Systems & Circular Specialist, Coreo

• Shruti Thomas, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Arcadis 

• Lloyd Parker, Principal Environmental Consultant, Circular Economy and Waste Advisory, Arcadis

• Jasmin Taylor, Environmental Sustainability Manager – Projects, SHAPE

• Madeline Cunico, Green Star Technical Coordinator, Green Building Council of Australia

• Gabrielle Pavicic, Green Star Program Lead, Green Building Council of Australia
   

As demand in the data center sector surges, this brings significant challenges to sustainability and in particular how energy requirements will be met 

Join us to hear insights and examples on energy efficient design, procurement of renewable energy, water management and strategies to minimise embodied carbon in construction. We will unpack the future of ESG in data centres and what it could mean for wider industry. 

Join our experts including:
Alex Krickx, Associate Principal, Sustainability, Introba
David Barker, Managing Principal, Sustainability, Introba
Evan Smith, National Sustainability Manager, Holcim
Magali Wardle, Head of Market Development, NABERS
Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance and Performance – Market Engagement, Green Building Council of Australia
 

Thank you to our venue host: Lendlease

Note this is an in-person workshop and places are limited. 

Book together with your TRANSFORM 2026 ticket and receive a10% discount on the workshop at checkout!

 Embodied carbon represents a significant proportion of whole-life building emissions, and is set to climb dramatically by 2050. Eliminating embodied carbon from the supply chain is critical, but the pathways to achieve this are complex, requiring new design thinking, innovative technology, and strong industry collaboration. How can we work together to overcome barriers and accelerate change to remove embodied carbon from the built environment and drive towards a net-zero future?

In this masterclass our speakers will help you understand the scale and importance of focusing on embodied carbon, examine drivers and barriers for reducing it, and explore practical examples of how to reduce this through materials selection, building design and project management.

A combination of expert panels, practical case studies, and interactive discussion groups will allow you to take a deep dive into this crucial and intensifying topic.

Join your peers to share experiences, discuss challenges and get your burning questions answered, as we examine how to eliminate embodied carbon from the built environment.

What you’ll learn:

• How to measure embodied carbon, what methodologies and tools are available, and what data to collect

• Discover new innovations in low carbon materials and what manufacturers are doing to further reduce embodied carbon

• Examine availability and supply of reduced carbon materials and how to make smarter choice when selecting materials for projects

• Discuss when to engage and invest in different parts of the supply chain to ensure optimal decarbonised design

• Hear about experiences and lessons learned from managing low embodied carbon projects

Ideal for: Sustainability practitioners, architects and designers, engineers, project managers, construction and development managers, property owners and investors and anyone in a role driving net zero and ESG initiatives

Join our experts including:

• Katie Eyles, Sector Lead, NABERS

   

• Nicole Sullivan, Impact Director, thinkstep-anz

• Katherine Featherstone, Senior Manager – Products & Materials, Green Building Council of Australia

• Hannah Jones, Sustainability Lead, TTW

• David Law, Integrated Sustainability Practice Leader, Aurecon 

• Hudson Worsley, Chair, MECLA
• Renae Tapley, Founder, Future Materials and Studio Director, Foolscap Studio 

• David Bell, Manager Sustainability & Insights, Infrabuild

   

   

   

Update your knowledge and become a GSAP in the Buildings rating tool

Launched in October 2020, Green Star Building is designed for new buildings and major refurbishments. It responds to the critical issues of the next decade by pushing industry to deliver highly-efficient buildings, fully powered by renewables. 

This course has been created specifically for those already qualified as Green Star Accredited Professionals (GSAPs) in the Design and As Built rating tool, who wish to now update their knowledge and gain GSAP status for the Buildings rating tool.  It is a shorter version of our Advanced course to prepare for the required Green Star Buildings GSAP exam, in recognition of the knowledge current GSAPs already have.  By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under this new tool and give greater advice to stakeholders and clients alike.      
 

This course will cover: 
 
•    the category framework 
•    the minimum expectations 
•    credit structure and scoring mechanism 
•    challenging credits 
•    Climate Positive pathway 
•    changes to certification 
•    calculator and Green Star online  
•    key difference between Design and As Built and Buildings ratings tool  
•    tips from assessors and practical guidance 
 
What’s included in the course: 
 
•    an expert-led online live session 
•    Green Star Buildings submission guidelines 
•    access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam 
 

Pre requisites

To enrol in this course you must be a current Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) in the Design and As Built rating tool. 
If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact education@gbca.org.au. 

Note– further to the FAQ 422 on GSAP status, to claim Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit from Green Star Buildings, accreditation must be shown for Green Star Buildings GSAP status. 
Until 1st July 2025, you can continue to use Green Star – Design & As Built GSAP status for the Industry Development credit from Green Star Buildings. 
If you become a GSAP for Green Star Buildings, that status can be applied retrospectively to cover projects 18 months prior to GSAP status being achieved.  

Electric vehicles are no longer just a transport consideration, they are a built environment issue with direct implications for emissions reduction, resilience and long-term asset performance. As uptake accelerates, sustainability professionals play a key role in shaping how buildings and precincts need to be adaptable and ready to support electrification.

This session explores evolving EV infrastructure, focusing on how planning, design and operational decisions can enable progress on the energy transition. It examines what EV-ready buildings look like in practice, the importance of early power and space planning and how these considerations align with net zero pathways. Look ahead with our experts on emerging infrastructure models including the role of V2G capability and what this may mean for buildings and precincts over time.

The session also considers the broader policy and market context shaping EV infrastructure in Australia, including the commercial and contractual barriers that can slow deployment in existing assets. Grounded in real-world experience, it will help participants understand how to future-proof buildings and precincts as EV demand continues to grow.

What you will learn

• How EV infrastructure contributes to net zero goal

• Why early planning is critical to EV readiness

• Key policy and market factors influencing EV infrastructure delivery

• Practical considerations for future-proofing buildings and precincts

Who Is It For?

Built environment sustainability professionals, including property owners, developers, planners, asset managers, and Green Star practitioners with an interest in the energy transition.

Speakers:

• Dr Alina Dini, Head of Energy, Infrastructure and Commercial, Electric Vehicle Council

• Alex Grant, General Manager, Transport, Investment and Portfolio Group, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

• Paul Swift, Zero Carbon Merri-bek Technical Lead, Merri-bek City Council

• Nick Alsop, Senior Manager, Market Engagement, Green Building Council of Australia 

Developed for those who work on a Green Star Buildings v1 project on site – whether a contractor, subcontractor and part of the wider project team. This course has been developed to help your business prepare for compliance, increase your knowledge on how to manage your risk from the tendering stage through to how you can review  data sheets and manage the documentation for compliance.
 

We will be exploring the contractor-centric credits and take a deep dive into the materials credits, such as Responsible Structure, Envelope, Systems and Finishes as well as the Exposure to Toxins credits. You’ll learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and Formaldehyde content as well as the responsible products framework that offers points for materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective.

Key areas of learning include:

• the what and how of Green Star – and how you contribute to a project

• what are the tools for the most effective approach to Green Star

• understanding Green Star requirements from start to finish

• the materials-related credits and how you demonstrate compliance

• hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcome

Places are limited.