We are so thrilled to be in Sydney this year for Green Building Day 2021. Join us to hear from sustainability innovators as we unpack industry learning and learn from our leading Green Star projects and case studies as we explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.
Key topics this year include:
the latest on the Green Star rating system and the next evolution of the tools.
tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
building circular and material reuse
electrifying and future proofing our built environment
Our in person event will provide a fantastic opportunity to learn, share and come together again in a COVID safe venue. Join us in Sydney to reconnect with your peers. We can’t wait to see you!
Our Sydney event will also be live-streamed for anyone unable to attend in person.
What's included in your ticket:
6 Green Star CPD points
full day conference
evening networking drinks (in person attendees only)
Green Building Day FAQs
Where can I attend Green Building Day?
Our in-person events will be held in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney. The Sydney event will also be live streamed if you are unable to attend any of the local events in person. Select virtual attendance when registering.
When does the early bird rate end?
The early bird rate is available until 9am, Monday 10 May. Book now and save up $100.
What happens if the event in my city is cancelled due to COVID restrictions?
You can either transfer your registration to the virtual event live-streaming on 22 June and a partial refund of the ticket difference will be provided. Or a full refund can be provided.
What should I do if I am feeling unwell or can no longer attend in person?
You can send a colleague to attend in your place or transfer your registration to the virtual event live-streaming on 22 June.
Will a recording of the virtual event be available?
A recording will not be available.
Supported by:
The agenda is preliminary. Sessions and timings are subject to change.
Agenda
Tuesday, 22 Jun 2021
8:30 am
Registration & coffee
9:00 am
Welcome from GBCA
9:05 am
Welcome to Country
9:10 am
The latest in our journey
Davina Rooney, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia
9:35 am
Delivering carbon neutral buildings
Steve Ford, Head of Sustainability and Energy, GPT Group
10:05 am
Building circularity –upcycling the AMP tower Circular Quay
Chris Nunn, Head of Sustainability, Real Estate, AMP Capital
Michael Wheatley, Head of Development, AMP Capital
10:35 am
Morning Tea
11:05 am
Reaching sustainability targets with five key steps to decarbonisation
Presentation by Lendlease
11:35 am
Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
Hudson Worsley, Co-Founder and Director, Presync
Jorge Chapa, Head of Market Transformation, GBCA
Additional speakers to be confirmed
12:20 pm
Social infrastructure in focus
Sandra Qian Senior Manager - Policy and Government Relations, GBCA
Monica McSheffrey, Social Sustainability & Partnerships Manager, Landcom
Additional speakers to be confirmed
1:00 pm
Lunch Break
Meet the stars: sharing insights from Green Star case studies
2:00 pm
Sustainability principles for mixed-use tall tower – 88 Walker Street
Nick Asha, Senior Sustainability Consultant, WSP
2:30 pm
UTS Central Building - Australian first district cooling and plastic free food court
Danielle McCartney, Manager Sustainability, UTS
3:00 pm
Afternoon Tea
3:30 pm
Case Study: Assisi Catholic College
Mark Langdon, Business Unit Leader - Sustainability Solutions, Calibre
4:00 pm
Sharing insights from Green Star case study
4:30 pm
Networking Drinks
Speakers
Davina Rooney - Green Building Council of Australia
CEO
Session
9:10 am - The latest in our journey
About Davina
Davina is a property professional with a broad range of sustainability experience, from environmental projects, not-for profit boards and overseas community development work, spending 8 months working in the Indian Himalayas on the construction of a school which won multiple international awards.
Career highlights include a decade at Stockland and in 2016 and 2018 simultaneously holding the most sustainable real estate company in world (DJSI Global Property leader), GRESB Global leader (Reta
Steve Ford - The GPT Group
Head of Sustainability & Energy
Session
9:35 am - Delivering carbon neutral buildings
About Steve
Steve Ford is the Head of Sustainability and Energy at The GPT Group. He has worked for over a decade in driving improved environmental and social sustainability outcomes in the property industry. His current focuses are delivering the GPT zero emissions plan and embedding high integrity waste and resource management practices and reporting.
A physicist himself, prior to joining the property industry, Steve worked with scientists, engineers and educators at the Australia Museum and the University of New South Wales on programs to disseminate their research to a broad range of audiences. He has carried his passion for a sustainable future throughout his career.
Chris Nunn - AMP Capital Investors Ltd
Head of Sustainability Real Estate
Session
10:05 am - Building circularity –upcycling the AMP tower Circular Quay
About Chris
Chris Nunn is Head of Sustainability at AMP Capital Real Estate. AMP Capital has a real estate portfolio valued at approximately A$28 billion, mainly in Australia and NZ, consisting of approximately 100 shopping centres, offices and industrial assets. Chris has 19 years' experience in sustainability with expertise in environmental law, sustainability consultancy, green building design and operations, sustainability rating systems, corporate sustainability strategy and reporting.
Michael Wheatley - AMP Capital Investors Ltd
Development Director
Session
10:05 am - Building circularity –upcycling the AMP tower Circular Quay
About Michael
Michael Wheatley joined the AMP Capital Real Estate Development team in December 2015 as the Development Director for the redevelopment of the Quay Quarter Sydney precinct. He brings over 25 years of experience in the development of landmark office and urban regeneration projects.
Prior to joining AMP, Michael spent 21 years at Lendlease and was most recently was the Development Director for the International Towers, Sydney at Barangaroo. In this role he led the development team responsible $4 billion of development incorporating totaling 290,000m2 of office, retail and community facilities.
Michael was also Project Director of the Darling Quarter redevelopment, one of Australia’s most successful office and urban regeneration developments. He was responsible for all development aspects of this landmark project from the leading the bid and transaction process through to project delivery. In addition, he was Senior Project Manager on the flagship building 30 The Bond.
Jorge Chapa - Green Building Council of Australia
Head of Market Transformation
Session
11:35 am - Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
About Jorge
Jorge ensures that our strategic priorities, partnerships, and product and services, including Green Star, accelerate the transformation of Australia’s built environment – delivering more livable, resilient, and sustainable places for everyone.
Jorge has an architecture degree from the University of Monterrey in Mexico and a Masters in Design Science from the University of Sydney.
Hudson Worsley - presync
Director
Session
11:35 am - Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
About Hudson
Leads engagement and built environment planning, climate change risk assessment and adaptation
Strong knowledge of sustainability and climate risk drivers and solutions in property, infrastructure and energy sectors
Former National Sustainability Manager for Stockland’s residential business and energy sector business consultant with Arthur Andersen
Former Research Associate with the faculty of Engineering at the Queensland University of Technology
Vincent Fairfax Fellow
Sandra Qian - Green Building Council of Australia
Senior Manager - Policy & Government Relations
Session
12:20 pm - Social infrastructure in focus
About Sandra
Sandra works to develop and deliver the GBCA’s advocacy priorities by informing the public policy debate and engaging key stakeholders at all levels. With experience in both state government and industry, she has worked extensively with the property sector to drive sustainable outcomes for the built environment, and is passionate about the future of our cities. She is based in Melbourne.
Monica Mcsheffrey - Landcom
Social Sustainability & Partnerships Manager
Session
12:20 pm - Social infrastructure in focus
About Monica
My passion for the property industry and experience in this sector spans over 20 years. In this time, I have been fortunate enough to have delivered strategic marketing and social sustainability activities for high profile industry brand names including Stockland and DEXUS. My current role since June 2019, as Social Sustainability and Partnerships Manager at Landcom, sees me overseeing and executing on the social aspects of our Sustainable Places Strategy to enhance liveability, resilience and inclusion in our communities. Key activities to achieve these goals include: developing and measuring community development initiatives, research of our communities in terms of liveability, setting up frameworks and benchmarks for strategic partnerships and assisting with setting the direction for our commitments to mitigating Modern Slavery and developing Landcom’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
Nick Asha - WSP Australia Pty Ltd
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Session
2:00 pm - Sustainability principles for mixed-use tall tower – 88 Walker Street
About Nick
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Danielle McCartney - University of Technology Sydney
Manager Sustainability
Session
2:30 pm - UTS Central Building - Australian first district cooling and plastic free food court
About Danielle
Danielle McCartney is the Head of Sustainability at UTS where she is responsible for improving the University’s sustainability performance through the planning, delivery and communication of sustainability initiatives. Danielle has been working in the tertiary education sector since 2011, previously working in architectural practice and as a sustainability consultant in Australia and London. With her experience in integrating sustainability into the built environment Danielle provides strategic sustainability advice and review for University building projects and infrastructure. She also works collaboratively across the governance, operations, engagement, research and teaching / learning areas of the University to deliver sustainability outcomes. Danielle is also a Director on the Executive Board of ACTS (Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability)
Mark Langdon - Calibre Group
Business Unit Leader Sustainability Solutions
Session
3:30 pm - Case Study: Assisi Catholic College
About Mark
Mark is National Sales Manager for Alinta Energy Geothermal. Having started the geothermal business with Queensland contractor QPS in 2011, Mark has developed the business and the industry from the ground up and transitioned into this role with the acquisition of by Alinta Energy. Mark was responsible for the negotiation and establishment of the Fairwater residential community in Sydney with Frasers Property that, when completed, will be one of the largest geothermal HVAC projects of its kind globally. With a 20 year plus career within the construction and property industries, Mark has developed a broad and deep knowledge of the industry participants and functions. Mark has held senior positions in both building companies as well as product suppliers and industry associations.
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