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Join us for the official launch of Green Star Fitouts – GBCA’s new rating tool for the sustainable design and construction of fitouts.

Replaced every 5–7 years, fitouts are one of the most frequently updated, and least examined, elements of the built environment. Each cycle influences embodied carbon, waste, health and cost outcomes, yet these impacts are often overlooked or treated as short-term decisions.

Developed in response to growing industry focus on embodied carbon, circularity and healthier interiors, Green Star Fitouts provides a clear, practical framework to guide more sustainable fitout decisions across projects and portfolios. Importantly, it is the first rating tool to embed circularity as a core requirement for fitouts – setting a new benchmark for how interior projects are designed and delivered.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

• Why fitouts are a critical sustainability issue that can no longer be overlooked

• An overview of the new categories, including the world-first Circular category

• How the rating tool works, including key Minimum Expectations

• Key registration details and transition timeframes

• You’ll also have the opportunity to hear directly from the team behind the tool, ask questions, and gain insights from industry representatives who have tested Green Star Fitouts to date.

Speakers:

• Kylie Fleury, General Manager – Forever Fitout, Dexus

• Paul Stoller, Director, Atelier Ten

• Sian Willmott, Sustainable Design Leader, Hassell

• Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager, Strategy & Development, Green Building Council of Australia 

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

We will have our first Advanced training course on the new Fitsouts tools on the 28th May.  It will be open for more information and bookings shortly, but contact education@gbca.org.au to register your interest.

The living sectors are emerging as an opportunity for new models for sustainable growth that are redefining what future-ready dwellings looks like. As investor and occupant expectations rise, the sector must rapidly shift from incremental improvements to systemic, climate-positive outcomes.

This 90-minute webinar will explore how the living sectors can accelerate decarbonisation, deliver climate-resilient housing and sustainable outcomes whilst creating long-term value. The session will look at the macro drivers shaping the market to practical strategies being implemented today through project examples.

Key areas to explore:

• The market drivers and how they differ across the sectors

• The constraints and what the opportunities are to overcome them

• Investor appetite and the sustainability value proposition

Key speakers confirmed include:

• Chris Nunn, GM – ESG, Scape

• Pip Harley,  Group Sustainability Officer, Campus Living Villages

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

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

• Nicole Yazbek-Martin, Executive Manager: Sustainability Standards and Practice, ASFI

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

• Jack Manning, Environment Manager, ESG, QIC Real Estate

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

Procurement is more than just a transaction; it’s a powerful lever for change. This course equips professionals with the knowledge and strategies to embed sustainability at the heart of procurement, transforming the way we design, source and deliver projects.

Join us to hear strategies to unlock the power of procurement to drive social, environmental and economic impact. Through real world case studies, expert insights and practical tools you’ll learn how to make decisions that are ethical, transparent and strategically aligned with long term sustainability goals.  

Whether you’re just starting on your sustainable procurement journey or looking to deepen your expertise, this course will equip you with actionable strategies to transform how your organisation sources, collaborates and innovates.

What you’ll learn:

• How Green Star seeks to raise standards in sustainable procurement

• Building collaborative, strategic partnerships

• Social procurement and creating shared value  

• Addressing modern slavery and ethical risks in procurement

• Product transparency and substitution challenges

• Circular economy and sustainable product sourcing

• How to embed sustainability long term

Our speakers:

• Nermine Zahran, Senior Manager, Sustainability, Placemaking NSW | Crown Lands and Public Spaces, Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

• Libby Staggs, CEO/Founder, Sustainable Business Matters

• Deepen Somaiya, Responsible Sourcing Manager, Mirvac

• Prue Pascoe, Associate Interior Designer, Hassell Studio

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

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

Access to the online recording will be made available to attendees and as part of our on demand library

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

• Paul Rosenberg Vella, National Manager, ALD & Co Founder & Director, Refit8

• Nicki Parker, Associate Sustainability, Aurecon

• 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, Acting Director, NABERS

• Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager – Market Engagement, Green Building Council of Australia

• Rodolf Salem, Chief Operating Officer, ResetData

• Andrew Buchel, Sector Lead, NABERS

• Stacey Johnson, Senior Manager, Sustainability, Airtrunk

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

Who is it 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

Speakers:

• 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.