Projects & Assets Interplay between complimentary Frameworks Creating a nationally consistent approach to project sustainability across the asset lifecycle

Todays objective Briefed on 3 sustainability performance frameworks relevant to neighbourhood development scenarios Work together to explore synergies, interplays, timing etc – high level exploration Outcomes Raised awareness Appreciation of the complementarity of frameworks/tools Australian Green Infrastructure Council 2

Presenters Antony Sprigg – CEO of AGIC Overview of the IS scheme Orjan Lundberg – Director, Green Star Operations, GBCA Overview Green Star Communities Wayne Wescott Sustainable communities & facilitator Australian Green Infrastructure Council 3

IS Scheme Overview Antony Sprigg CEO Creating a nationally consistent approach to project sustainability across the asset lifecycle

What is Infrastructure Sustainability? "Infrastructure sustainability" refers to the added value that good design, construction, and operation of any piece of infrastructure brings to it natural, social and economic capital. Australian Green Infrastructure Council 5

AGIC Member based, not for profit industry council Mission: “to be the principal industry catalyst for advancing sustainability in the design, construction and operation of Australia’s infrastructure” More than 80 member organisations, employing 70,000 people.

IS Overview First national sustainability rating tool for infrastructure. Measures sustainability performance across the triple bottom line (environmental, social and economic) Voluntary

Infrastructure Types Transport: Roads & bridges Railways Bus & cycleways Footpaths Ports & harbours Airports Water: Water storage & supply Sewerage & drainage Energy: Electricity transmission & distribution Communication: Communication transmission & distribution 8 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

Scheme Coverage Policy and legislative settings Regional planning Master planning Impact assessment and approvals Refurbishment decommissioning Design Construction Operations and maintenance Certified IS rating Non-certified use OPERATION RATING DESIGN RATING AS BUILT RATING 9 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

Rating Types – Formal Use Rating Type: Project Phase: Planning & Design ConstructionOperation Design Rating Operation Rating As Built Rating Design – As Built – Operation 10 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

Themes & Categories ThemesCategories Management and Governance Management Systems Procurement and Purchasing Climate Change Adaptation Using Resources Energy and Carbon Water Materials Emissions, Pollution and Waste Discharges to Air, Land and Water Land Waste Ecology People and Place Community Health, Well-being and Safety Heritage Stakeholder Participation Urban and Landscape Design Innovation 11 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

Credit Layout Ref-x Credit Title Aim The aim of the credit – “To reward…” This describes the guiding principles behind the credit. Criteria Additional Guidance Additional information to help the assessor to determine the appropriate level achieved and the evidence needed to demonstrate that achievement. Note that where the word ‘must’ is used, this refers to a requirement for achievement of a benchmark level, whereas the word ‘should’ is more general guidance. Level 1Level 2Level 3 Level 1Level 2Level 3 Benchmark Level 1 benchmark – describes the requirements a project or asset needs to meet to achieve Level 1 performance. This is the lowest level of performance that receives any score. Level 2 benchmark describes the requirements a project or asset needs to meet to achieve Level 2 performance. Level 3 benchmark describes the requirements a project or asset needs to meet to achieve Level 3 performance. This is the highest level of performance and thus receives the highest score. Evidence Level 1 evidence – the suggest evidence that may be used to demonstrate the benchmark performance level has been achieved. Level 2 evidenceLevel 3 evidence

Rating Levels ScoreRating Level < 25 Not eligible to apply for a certified rating Good Excellent Leading 13 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

ThemeCategory Management and Governance Management Systems Procurement and Purchasing Climate Change Adaptation Using Resources Energy and Carbon Water Materials Emissions, Pollution and Waste Discharges to Air, Land and Water Land Waste Ecology People and Place Community Health, Well-being and Safety Heritage Stakeholder Participation Urban and Landscape Design Innovation Tool Highlights BS 8903: world’s best practice in sustainable procurement Own category – important due to inherent longevity Aligns with EEO and NGERS Lifecycle analysis based Materials calculator Aligned with Green Star Communities References the Australian Urban Design Protocol 14 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

IS Rating Tool Demo 15 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

The IS Brand A project/asset can only refer to its IS rating if it has been formally verified by AGIC The IS symbol is a trademark and must be appropriately used Assessors have a role to protect and promote the IS brand

Underpinning ethos “Compliance” to net gain/restorative outcomes Integrated considerations and decision making Systems thinking, process and outcomes based Flexibility Convert intangibles to tangibles First principal risk and opportunity management Australian Green Infrastructure Council 17

IS Benefits Common national language for sustainability in infrastructure Consistent application and evaluation of sustainability in tendering processes Scoping whole-of-life sustainability risks for projects and assets, enabling smarter solutions that reduce risks and costs Fosters resource efficiency and waste reduction, reducing costs Fosters innovation and continuous improvement Builds an organisation’s credentials and reputation in its approach to sustainability in infrastructure

IS Benefits cont. Intra – project performance and knowledge management Inter – project performance and knowledge management Practical and applied connectivity between Corporate – Operations – Projects/Assets Project procurement Asset performance assessment Australian Green Infrastructure Council 19

Where is IS at now? Tool trialled & rolled out 2 rounds of IS training nationally 4 Projects formerly registered and self assessment has commenced 6 plus in short term “pipeline”

Industry involvement Membership Partnership Knowledge sharing Thought leadership

Development activities Piloting the Operations Tool Scoping and developing “Workforce” and “Economics” Theme Resource Sector The business case General IS improvements

Industry trends regarding IS Transport authorities Exploring embedment in gateway processes and project procurement Contractors & asset Owner/Operators Formerly interested in IS rating for performance and branding Fund managers Exploring how to align stakeholders and performance test assets Australian Green Infrastructure Council 23

Industry trends regarding IS Government utilities Exploring how IS could be a platform to facilitate continuity Material suppliers Some suppliers are aligning products with IS to enhance industry performance Australian Green Infrastructure Council 24

AGIC Foundation Members 25 Australian Green Infrastructure Council

Organizational Members 26 Australian Green Infrastructure Council