A mix of International and Australian sustainability experts gathered in Sydney this week for the Green Building Council of Australia's TRANSFORM conference.
Sustainability outcomes from across the globe have been highlighted at the University of New South Wales this week as part of the TRANSFORM conference.
The Green Building Council of Australia hosted 400 attendees for the forum, which was designed to showcase innovation and future opportunities within the sector.
The event was also used to recognise the contribution of outgoing GBCA CEO Romilly Madew, who was presented with a Green Building Council of Australia Life Fellowship for her 13 years of leadership.
GBCA Head of Public Affairs and Membership, Jonathan Cartledge, said Ms Madew had demonstrated many of the core values discussed at the conference throughout her time with the organisation.
“Leadership and collaboration are driving progress, and have driven the GBCA under Romilly’s leadership which it is fantastic to see recognised through a GBCA Life Fellowship," he said.
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“Romilly has been a champion for sustainability, not only here in Australia but also internationally through her work with the World Green Building Council and those of other nations.
“It is through the efforts of people like Romilly, with her ability to inspire and motivate others to action, that we have achieved market wide transformation towards a more sustainable future.”
Other highlights of the conference included a key-note address from California Energy Commission Building Standards and Sustainability Engineer Gabriel D. Taylor, who outlined his state's carbon-reduction measures and its plans for a carbon-positive future.
Considered a leader in clean energy, California has successfully reduced its per capita emissions to 20 per cent less than 1990 levels and aims to lower emissions 80 per cent below that target by 2050.
Mr Cartledge said a platform such as TRANSFORM had the potential to enhance Australia's global standing when it came to sustainability in built infrastructure.
“By learning more about global innovations and offering Australia’s expertise, we can create new ways to boost sustainability, social responsibility, and liveability outcomes,” he said.
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