There is widespread recognition of the need to connect with country and culture when planning for the built environment. However, there are knowledge gaps that require deeper understanding in order to achieving meaningful engagement and incorporate First Nations wisdom in the design and construction of our buildings.
This insightful webinar will explore how to ensure authentic first nations engagement is put into practice through the entire lifecycle of a project. By understanding the “WHY”, practitioners will be armed with the knowledge on how to get started and who to include in the consultation process.
Through short presentations and discussion, our speakers will explore issues such as:
· + Why First Nations engagement is so crucial to preserving nature, heritage and culture
· + Understanding the risks of leaving Indigenous consultation too late in the design process
· + The positive impact on nature and biodiversity
· + Learnings from successful projects that have demonstrated excellence in First Nations led design
Research shows that investing in health brings enhanced performance, increased financial returns and increased overall well-being scores. But how do we keep making this a priority? What do high performing, innovative projects looks like?
Join us to hear insights and case studies from our highly experienced speakers.
Key topics explored
• what is critical for high performance environments?
• Evidence based solutions to the challenges of design
• Case studies of leading projects
We know lowering upfront carbon is critical but how do we consider carbon costs on a project from the outset? How can we use quality data to accurately quantify and benchmark upfront carbon, choose optimal approaches and budget accordingly.
GBCA and AIQS are delighted to hold this joint webinar in which our experts will present and discuss these issues and more. Bring your questions and take away innovative ideas to put into practice.
In collaboration with:
+ Support for each proposed credit in principle
+ Requirements in each credit performance level
+ Any challenges projects might face achieving requirements because of factors such as the project budget, location (e.g. regional), complexity, or sector
+ What ‘other useful information’ should be provided for each credit performance level to assist understanding and achievement of the credit requirements
+ Tenants and fitouts owners
+ Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) consultants
+ Building owners
+ Designers
+ Fitout Contractors
+ Product and material suppliers
Building on our Responsible Products webinar, this series is designed to deep dive into some of the most important challenges product manufacturers face. We know that the shift to more responsible products can’t be achieved alone, so these sessions are aimed at connecting the sector to help organisations ask and answer questions and share experiences and resources to make it easier.
Session 3: Avoiding Greenwashing
Learn how to navigate environmental claims ethically and effectively. Gain insights from a successful manufacturer’s marketing strategy and understand how to discuss products recognized under Responsible Product Guidelines. Open discussion will cover greenwashing and validation of claims.
Other sessions in the series:
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Session 1: Product certification
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Session 2: Environmental Product Declaration
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Session 4: Responsible Product Guidelines
Launched in 2020, Green Star Buildings is a holistic rating tool designed to meet the challenges of the next decade. Green Star Buildings v1.1 is an evolution of Green Star Buildings v1 which will ensure the rating tool will influence buildings up to and beyond 2035.
It aims to provide technical amendments, clarifications and improvements identified by project teams through application of the rating tool as well as updates to ensure continued alignment with GBCA strategy. .
This webinar outlines the major changes proposed to the rating tool and provide an overview of the consultation process.
This webinar is suitable for those looking to get an insight into the proposals that have been published for consultation. Anyone that has previously been involved in a Green Star Building projects or will be involved in delivering a Green Star Buildings rating is encouraged to attend.
Consultation will be open under 30 September 2024. See the website for information on the consultation
Sustainable procurement is gathering momentum. Since late last year, the Commonwealth Government has announced two major policies which set clear expectations for increased sustainability in government procurement.
All levels of government are increasingly leveraging their procurement power to achieve greater sustainability outcomes. To seize new opportunities and to be competitive in tender processes, suppliers of goods and services throughout the supply chain need to understand how to meet new sustainability expectations. Is your team and organisation up to date with these changes and what it means to you?
Sustainable procurement is gathering momentum. Since late last year, the Commonwealth Government has announced two major policies which set clear expectations for increased sustainability in government procurement.
All levels of government are increasingly leveraging their procurement power to achieve greater sustainability outcomes. To seize new opportunities and to be competitive in tender processes, suppliers of goods and services throughout the supply chain need to understand how to meet new sustainability expectations. Is your team and organisation up to date with these changes and what it means to you?
Join us at this webinar to explore:
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an overview of the Net Zero in Government Operations strategy. This was released in November 2023 to underpin the commitment to achieving a net zero Australian Public Service by 2030. While various elements and requirements will be implemented over several years, the preparations are underway across the whole of government and many in industry are considering how to build skills and capacity to meet future requirements.
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a discussion of the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy, which was launched in April 2024. Businesses bidding for government construction services projects above $7.5 million will need to meet certain sustainability outcomes from 1 July 2024. Tenders for textiles, ICT goods, and furniture, fittings and equipment above $1 million will be part of phase 2, to be implemented from 1 July 2025. We will give particular focus to requirements relating to buildings/construction/leasing.
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how trusted independent rating tools, such as Green Star and NABERS, can be pathways that suppliers can take to demonstrate compliance with sustainability requirements.
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further context about government procurement from a local and/or state perspective.
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insights from an industry perspective about the skills and capacity needed to meet increasing sustainability benchmarks/requirements.
Green Building Council of Australia has released a discussion paper to start an important conversation about reporting and accounting for Scope 3 emissions to drive emissions reductions at scale. The discussion paper highlights the challenge of translating asset emissions into corporate accounts, calling for precise measurement to ensure that significant emissions sources in the built environment are addressed. Despite Scope 3 emissions being indirect, they significantly impact the company’s value chain and decision-making. Global commitments like the Paris Agreement emphasise the importance of accurate and consistent reporting for tracking progress, meeting climate goals, assessing investment sustainability, and complying with regulations.
Join us to hear about the discussion paper, share your views and contribute towards a comprehensive guidance document GBCA is producing in partnership with the Property Council of Australia.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- how to identify, report and manage emissions throughout the supply chain
- how you can ensure a comprehensive approach to emissions accountability across a range of buildings
- insights from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
- how project-level analysis can be applied to corporate reporting
- how to review current frameworks and standards, assessing their relevance to corporate reporting.
Read the paper ‘Why scope 3 deserves our attention more than ever
Building on our Responsible Products webinar, this series is designed to deep dive into some of the most important challenges product manufacturers face. We know that the shift to more responsible products can’t be achieved alone, so these sessions are aimed at connecting the sector to help organisations ask and answer questions and share experiences and resources to make it easier.
Session 2: Environmental Product Declaration
EPDs are increasingly important, providing crucial insights for manufacturers and specifiers. Steve Mitchell from EPD Australasia & Laura Guccione from Bluescope will demystify EPDs and answer audience questions, fostering peer learning.
Other sessions in the series:
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Session 1: Product Certification
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Session 3: Avoiding Greenwashing
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Session 4: Communicating Responsible Product Benefits
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Session 5: Responsible Product Guidelines
Shane Esmore, Umow Lai Director and Principal Sustainability Consultant shares insights from a global study tour researching world leading high performance buildings.
The world is facing a climate emergency that will require innovative solutions with buildings needing to take a leading role. So the need for innovation to improve the performance of our buildings is now greater than ever.
In late 2018, Shane Esmore embarked on a Global Study tour. The purpose of this Global Study tour was to gain a better understanding of how the rest of the world is meeting the climate challenge through high performance building design, innovative building technology and consulting approaches.
In this webinar, Shane Esmore will share his experiences from this study tour that included over 80 high performance buildings and technologies in 20 cities and 10 countries over 27 days. The presentation covers a range of innovative projects which are championing innovation and sustainable performance through their design, construction and operation. Shane shared his insights into design trends including passive house, dynamic facades, demand response, HVAC Systems, Solar PV, and low carbon building materials amongst others.