Construction products and services account for 22% of Australia’s consumption-based extinction footprint. This roadmap sets out targets and timeframes to help all actors ensure new developments contribute to emerging goals for nature, while providing clear direction to support leadership across the industry. The roadmap is built around principles that define the core areas for action for new developments. This includes driving circularity, choosing low-impact materials and investing in nature.
To ensure action addresses the full nature footprint of development, the targets address 3 scales of impact: onsite, near site and supply chain. The roadmap supports place-based approaches and recommends respectful partnerships and engagement with First Nations communities.
The roadmap aligns with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure’s framework, so businesses in the built environment sector can use the roadmap to begin embedding nature into their business practices.
About the Publisher
The purpose of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is to lead the sustainable transformation of the built environment. GBCA rate the sustainability of buildings, fit outs and communities through Australia’s largest national, voluntary, holistic rating system – Green Star. GBCA educates industry, government practitioners and decision-makers, and promotes green building programs, technologies, design practices and operations.
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