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.
Green Building Council of Australia is developing a Nature Roadmap to direct the built environment sector towards generating places that actively contribute to the protection and enhancement of nature and biodiversity.
In March 2024, we began this important conversation with the launch of our first Discussion paper: A Nature Roadmap for the Built Environment which evaluates environmental risks and opportunities, explores innovative concepts for nature regeneration, and underscores the collaborative roles required for success. Now, we have released a companion piece specifically for the supply chain. This discussion paper seeks feedback from manufacturers, suppliers and certification schemes for building materials and products within the built environment.
Join this webinar as we explore:
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International frameworks and national legislation relevant to nature.
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Implications for the supply chain
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Nature and Green Star’s Responsible Product Guidelines
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The role of certification initiatives
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 1: Product Certification
Certification experts will discuss the growing significance of certifications in light of regulatory changes. Learn how to choose the right certification for your product and organisation, followed by a discussion on overcoming challenges.
Speaker: Josh Begbie, CEO, GECA
Other sessions in the series:
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Session 2: Environmental Product Declaration
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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
Reducing embodied carbon is one of the biggest challenges facing the built environment sector. But as we move towards net zero goals, how do we consider the carbon cost on a project from the outset?
Join us for this webinar in which we tackle carbon budgets and the challenges of costing lowered embodied carbon into projects. We examine the latest work on measuring embodied carbon, gaining quality data and what impacts this has, through a series of short presentations and robust discussion.
Our panel includes:
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James Elks, Head of Product Development, NABERS
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Nicole Sullivan, Impact Director, thinkstep-anz
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Tom Dean, Director Carbon Planning, Slattery Australia
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Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager for Green Star Strategy and Development, Green Building Council of Australia
Future design plans need to consider how buildings and places are used and inhabited by all. From gendered spaces to neurodivergent design thinking, this breakout will look at strategies we can employ to create spaces built for equitable usage.
- Sensory design solutions
Magda Mostafa, Associate Chair, Department of Architecture Professor of Design, The American University in Cairo - Panel: Widening the spectrum for inclusive design
Lisa Whinnen, Social Sustainability Manager, Stockland - Building healthier cities
- Panel: Wellbeing and resilience – future planning
This recording took place during Transform 2024
2023 saw another record year of companies contracting renewable energy through corporate PPAs.
But with a complex Australian energy market, and more urgency than ever to meet sustainability targets, how can organizations navigate the intricacies of energy procurement to deliver successful PPAs, also aligned with broader goals.
Join this webinar to hear the latest on the current market, examine the opportunities and learn from successful PPAs in Australia, their outcomes and lessons learnt.
Key themes we will cover:
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Understand the current energy market
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Comparing different PPA models and structures
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How to manage the risk involved
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Driving wider long term benefits
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Lessons from leading PPAs
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Exploring energy procurement more broadly and the different innovations being seen
Speakers:
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Jackie McKeon, Program Director, Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRC-A).
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Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager, Strategy and Development, GBCA
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Ben McCluskey, Operations Efficiency Manager, Charter Hall