The international Science-Based Targets initiative has approved emissions reduction targets adopted by Frasers Property Australia for all its building assets.
Australia's infrastructure sustainability ratings body will now provide bonus points to projects that reduce their reliance on emissions-intensive Portland cement.
Sydney City Council will make changes to planning policies and asset management and procurement practices as it sets course to slash emissions and conserve water, according to a new action plan.
Frasers Property today revealed plans for a $12.2 million warehouse that would be Australia's first 6-star rated industrial facility, consuming less than a third of the electricity of one built only to Building Code specifications.
Energy standards in the National Construction Code are too weak and owners of upgraded or high-performing buildings should receive tax breaks, says a new study on achieving zero-emissions buildings.