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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

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.  

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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:

• Session 1: Product certification

• Session 2: Environmental Product Declaration 

• 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:

• 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. 

• 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.

• how trusted independent rating tools, such as Green Star and NABERS, can be pathways that suppliers can take to demonstrate compliance with sustainability requirements. 

• further context about government procurement from a local and/or state perspective.

• insights from an industry perspective about the skills and capacity needed to meet increasing sustainability benchmarks/requirements.