AGENDA

11:05 - 11:25

ISCA’s role in creating a sustainable Australia

Toby Gray, Head of Sustainability Leadership, Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia

11:25 - 11:50

The GBCA’s commitment to sustainable social infrastructure 

• Partnering with government to ensure major infrastructure facilities are built with sustainability in mind
• Contributing to a healthier, greener community
• The GBCA’s role in the sector

Davina Rooney, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia

12:00 - 12:25

Examining the newest technologies in the infrastructure space

• Which tools and technologies are helping companies become more sustainable?
• Role of technology in achieving net zero

Jonathan Cartledge, Director - Policy & Research, Infrastructure Australia

12:25 - 13:05

Panel: The future is circular: a regenerative approach to infrastructure

• Implementing zero waste initiatives to save money, energy and resources
• Utilising waste to create roads, buildings and even power
• The innovative technologies that are driving our circular economy and how to implement them

Evan Smith, National Sustainability Lead, Holcim
George Hatzimanolis, CEO and Director, Repurpose IT
Georgia Gosse, Program Sustainability Manager, ARTC

13:25 - 13:50

Enabling a greener, more sustainable future for the people of NSW

• How the NSW Government’s Place, Design and Public Spaces Group is influencing, enabling and delivering great places, now and for the future.
• Working to ensure we have the right infrastructure in place at the right time to support good growth.
• Striving for greener places and public spaces, enabling Sydney as a city within a park, and designing a sustainable future.
• Enabling innovative solutions.

Alex O'Mara, Group Deputy Secretary - Place Design and Public Spaces, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

13:50 - 14:15

Fireside Chat: Sustainable Leadership in the Infrastructure Sector

• How instrumental are those in sustainability leadership positions in driving tangible action?
• A look into some of the sustainable initiatives being employed across different sectors and projects
• Proper training and investing adequate resources to ensure a thorough approach to sustainability

Brendan Jack, Chief Sustainability Officer, AMAALA
Terence Jeyaretnam, Partner - Climate Change & Sustainability, EY

14:15 - 14:55

The Future of Construction in the Net Zero world  

• How are construction embracing emissions targets?
• What is best practice for the construction industry transitioning to renewables?
• Where does this leave a fossil fuel reliant industry in Australia? 

Rebecca Hendy, Senior Sustainability Advisor, McConnell Dowell
Sam Donaldson, Hub Sustainability Leader, Laing O'Rourke