Nature positive roadmap workshops
The GBCA is pleased to release the Draft Nature Positive Roadmap for New Development for industry consultation. This draft roadmap offers a practical pathway for our sector, aligning with global frameworks such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and Taskforce on Nature Related Financial Disclosures, while building on the GBCA’s longstanding work — including Building with Nature and the integration of nature into Green Star.
Developed in close consultation with industry over the last two years, this draft offers an opportunity for industry to further engage with this work, and provide feedback and input into targets that will go into the final roadmap.
Having industry’s insights on key challenges and opportunities to achieve nature positive outcomes, as well as enablers is critical to delivering a roadmap that is ambitious, as well as practical. This is why your feedback is important.
We are hosting in four cities and online:
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Brisbane | 23 July 2025 | Lendlease Offices | Level 8, 25 King St, Bowen Hills
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Perth | 30 July | Engineers Australia | Level 10, St Georges Tce, Perth
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Melbourne | 6 August | Melbourne University | Exact venue details to be confirmed
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Sydney | 12 August | Green house Climate-Tech | Level 3, Salesforce Tower, 180 George St, Sydney
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Virtual | 7 August | ZOOM
Update your knowledge and become a GSAP in the Performance v2 rating tool
Green Star Performance v2 is a comprehensive tool that extends beyond managing energy, water and waste, and enables you to address the issues that will define the next decade of the built environment. The tool’s eight categories enable you to act on the areas of sustainability that matter most, resulting in buildings that are better, healthier and more responsible.
This course has been created specifically for those already qualified as Green Star Accredited Professionals (GSAPs) in Performance v1, who wish to now update their knowledge and gain GSAP status for the latest version of the rating tool. It is a shorter version of our Advanced course to prepare for the required Green Star Performance v2 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:
• Performance v2 rating tool and tips on how to use it
• Key categories and the Climate Positive Pathway
• Credits and key requirements, pathways for compliance and documentation requirements
• Effective use of the calculators and the online platform
• Certification process
• The differences between v1 and v2 rating tools
• Tips from certified assessors to assist in achieving a successful certification
What’s included in the course:
• An expert-led online live session
• Green Star Performance v2 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 Performance v1 rating tool. If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact education@gbca.org.au.
To claim Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for Green Star Performance v2, after 28th August 2025, accreditation must be shown for Green Star Performance v2 GSAP status.
*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.
Refrigerants used in HVAC&R equipment are increasingly being seen as a critical area of focus if we are to create a climate positive built environment. Indeed, with the shift to all electric buildings, the reliance on refrigerant using equipment will increase. But how do you get up to speed in this area?
Join this webinar to explore how refrigerants impact building design and operations and how you can prepare for the future of refrigerants. We will explore:
– Refrigerant selection and understanding long term impacts
– Design choices and future proofing projects
– What could a lower harm refrigerant strategy look like?
– What is the role of building owners and what do you need to consider?
Bring your questions to our thought leaders.
Nature Positive Webinar: a draft roadmap for industry consultation
Australia currently faces significant challenges, including increasing urbanisation, the depletion of nature and a low rate of circularity. Resource use continues to place pressure on nature while investment in solutions remains limited.
So how can the built environment become a force for restoring nature? Join us to hear about the nature positive roadmap; a new guide for sustainable development across precincts, buildings and fit outs in Australia.
The draft roadmap discusses the built environment’s role as it relates to nature. It details the built environment’s role in contributing to key challenges in protecting, restoring and regenerating nature. It builds on work undertaken by the GBCA to date, and includes translation of global biodiversity targets into actionable, measurable steps for the built environment. Importantly, the draft roadmap acknowledges the importance of strong policy integration, consistent data, and the inclusion of First Nations knowledge and leadership in driving success.
During this webinar you’ll hear from members of the Nature Roadmap Advisory Panel members as we discuss how to prevent nature loss, increase and connect nature, drive circularity, choose low impact materials and invest in nature while maintaining the guiding principles of culture, community and connection to Country.
Speakers:
• Abigail Heywood, Senior Manager Environmental Sustainability, Lendlease
• Guy Williams, Founder, Ziranjiti
• Nicole Yazbek-Martin, Executive Manager: Sustainability Standards and Practice, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
• Elham Monavari, Head of Green Star Strategic Delivery, Green Building Council of Australia
+ more speakers to follow
Understanding the minimum requirements for waste in Green Star Buildings
This interactive masterclass will explore the new Green Star Buildings minimum expectations for waste as well as learnings from case studies highlighting successful waste management journeys. It will enable you to understand what the changes are and what this means in practice.
Join our expert speakers as they unpack the opportunities and challenges impacting waste reduction and the initiatives that are driving change and improving processes for better outcomes.
This session has been developed for those working on a project, or planning to in the future. You will take away essential information to improve your processes and planning for better waste management.
Key learning areas include:
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Green Star Buildings waste management credits – how to meet the minimum expectations
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Examining case studies highlighting successful operational and C&D waste management
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NSW Government policy requirements for organic waste
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Exploring waste reduction at the source and operational recycling initiatives
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Importance of data gathering, monitoring and reporting to improve waste reduction
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Analysis of best practice in managing FOGO and value of waste segregation
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Multi-unit dwellings – managing waste in new and existing assets
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Reducing C&D waste in line with circular economy principles
Green Star Buildings – Apartments Pathway – a short course for existing GSAPs
This course provides a technical introduction to the Green Star Building Apartments pathway.
This short course is for existing GSAPs to understand the key considerations which set apart the pathway from the core rating tool. The pathway was created to ensure that owners and tenants are confident their home is healthy, efficient, comfortable and climate resilient. It offers independent unit-level certification, giving buyers, banks and residents confidence that each apartment meets high performance standards.
The course will cover the new set of requirements and targeted credits within the Green Star Buildings rating tool tailored to deliver more sustainable multi-unit residential projects.
The course will cover:
– The Apartments Pathway philosophy
– Responsible Building Management
– Key differences from the Buildings rating tool
– Key learnings from our early access participants
– How to use the Apartments Pathway on a project
Pre requisites
To enrol in this course you must be a current Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) in the Buildings tool.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact education@gbca.org.au.
Green Star Performance v2 is a comprehensive tool that extends beyond managing energy, water and waste, and enables you to address the issues that will define the next decade of the built environment. The tool’s eight categories enable you to act on the areas of sustainability that matter most, resulting in buildings that are better, healthier and more responsible.
This course is a must-have for professionals currently using the Green Star Performance v2 tool or planning to use it in the near future. By completing this course, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under the Green Star Performance v2 rating tool.
During this course you will:
- understand the Performance v2 rating tool and tips on how to use it
- examine key categories and the Climate Positive Pathway
- analyse credits and assess key requirements, pathways for compliance and documentation requirements
- learn how to effectively use the Performance calculators and online platform
- understand step by step the submission and certification process
- discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of submission templates and documentation
- draw upon tips from certified assessors to assist in achieving a successful certification
Updated FAQ – F-00422
Green Star FAQs – Green Building Council Australia (GBCA)
Further to FAQ F-00422 –
To claim Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for Green Star Performance v2, after 28th August 2025, accreditation must be shown for Green Star Performance v2 GSAP status.
Accreditation pathway
With thanks to our Future Focus partners
Launched in February 2025, Green Star Communities v2 is a comprehensive rating tool designed to guide the planning, design and delivery of master planned precincts and communities. It responds to the evolving needs of the built environment by promoting healthy, resilient and thriving places for people to live, work, learn and connect.
This course is a must-have for professionals planning to use this new version of the rating tool. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects seeking recognition of sustainability outcomes through Green Star.
We will explore the most significant credits and share practical guidance for using the rating tool.
This course will cover:
– the category framework
– credit structure and scoring mechanism
– minimum expectations
– the annual assessment cycle
– significant credits
– tips from assessors
What’s included in the course:
– online learning modules
– an expert-led online live session
– Green Star Communities v2 submission guidelines
– enrolment into the CPD program
– access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.
Accreditation pathway
It is essential to complete the Green Star foundations course prior to attending any advanced rating tool training courses.
This advanced course is the next step to becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional in the Green Star Communities v2 rating tool. Find out more about our accreditation pathway here.
The Green Star foundations course is ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Green Star and its role in sustainability in the built environment.
If you are looking to work on more Green Star projects in the future, or looking as an organisation to keep up to date with the ever changing industry movements, this course will give you the insights you need.
Key topics explored in this course:
+ why it is critical to embed sustainability in the built environment
+ examining the business case for sustainability and benefits of choosing Green Star
+ overview of the Green Star rating tools
+ learn from a case study – tips on how they achieved a Green Star rating and lessons for success
Whether from a developer, architect, supplier or wider professional services, this course will arm you with a greater understanding of sustainability to share with your stakeholders and customers.
This course is also part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and the first step to gaining your Green Star Associate (GSA) or Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) qualification.
On completion of this course, you can attend any of our Green Star advanced courses, the second step toward gaining your GSA or GSAP qualification. Find out more about our CPD program and the steps to gain your Green Star qualification here.
With thanks to our Future Focus partners
Green Star Interiors rates the sustainable design and construction of any building fitout works. The Interiors rating tool aims to assist clients and project teams to objectively rate their projects and achieve sustainability goals.
The tool provides a framework with clear guidelines to assist in designing and constructing a sustainable fitout. It encourages a new approach to designing and constructing fitouts by rewarding sustainability best practice and excellence. It also provides consistent and clear advice in an easy-to-use manner.
This newly created course is a must-have for professionals currently using this tool or planning to use it in the near future. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under this tool.
This course will cover:
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Scope of Green Star Interiors tool
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How to put together a good submission
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How the tool rewards great material choices
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How to have the project’s innovation rewarded
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Green Star Fitouts and the future
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Credits including GHG, potable water, LCA, Sustainable Products and Innovation
This course covers the current tool, however we will cover the current plans and development for Green Star Fitouts.
Green Star Fitouts will be the next generation of Green Star – Interiors and aims to be a simplified framework which will help applicants navigate how to create a sustainable fitout and get it certified by the GBCA. The development of Green Star Fitouts will run until late 2024 – early 2025.
What’s included in the course:
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an expert-led online live session
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submission guidelines
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enrolment into the CPD program
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access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
Accreditation pathway
