ISCA Welcomes Patrick Hastings as Chief Operating Officer

• Spearheading significant uplift in support for members where increases in cost of business had led to major layoffs and tightly constrained wages and conditions in member EBA outcomes
• Increasing income by overhauling the fee structure, while decreasing expenditure by implementing a new lean and agile operational structure
• Raising advocacy profile for member’s positions with PM’s Office and Federal and State Governments
• Consistently uniting diverse stakeholders to actively collaborate on programs with significant and enduring economic, community and environmental benefit

#ISCACONNECT | Outside Looking In Session

Following its debut at last year’s Annual Conference, we have brought back the hugely popular Outside Looking in session at #ISCACONNECT, and we have a spectacular line-up. Nando’s, Toyota, IKEA and THE ICONIC will be taking centre stage on 16^th October, to share how they are driving sustainability in their respective industries.

Elke Lindner

Elke Lindner, Sustainability and Environment Manager at Toyota Australia since 2015, leads the strategic pathway towards the global Toyota Environment Challenge 2050 of achieving zero emissions; and developing a recycling-based society.

With a Master in Social Science (Environment and Planning, RMIT) and accreditation including Green Star and Infrastructure Sustainability, Elke has been identifying and implementing sustainability initiatives with all levels of Government and industry for over 15 years. Elke will share her passion for environmental sustainability and take you on Toyota’s ‘Start your impossible’ journey towards ‘Mobility solutions for all Australians’.

In 2015 Toyota globally released its ambitious “Toyota Environment Challenge 2050” with the aim to achieve:

1. Zero vehicle emissions;
2. Zero life cycle emissions;
3. Zero facility and manufacturing emissions;
4. Minimise water use;
5. Recycling based society; and
6. Developing a community in harmony with nature.

This presentation will share Toyota’s vision and provide an overview of policies and strategies towards the 2050 Challenge. Elke will share a case study around developing a Hydrogen society in Australia – Introducing the Fuel Cell vehicle, the ‘Mirai’ and initiatives to raise awareness for hydrogen electric vehicles. This includes the mobile refueler and project for hydrogen generation at Toyota’s old manufacturing plant in Altona, to be developed into a Centre of Excellence.

Elke will also be showcasing Toyota’s new Part Centre in Sydney’s West. Opened in November 2018, the Part Centre was built to Green Star Performance standards and includes a 605KW roof system. It is on track to achieve Zero emission by 2020 with future proofing allowing for up to 2.5 MW solar power generation on site, considering potential future hydrogen generation for trucks or fork-lifts.

Bob Gordon

Bob Gordon has worked in sustainability in the retail and hospitality sector for over 15 years. He has led Nando’s sustainability agenda for 7 years, both in the UK and more recently in Australia. Prior to that he has worked in policy, research and campaign groups on environmental and social issues in the UK.

Nando’s is striving to improve its impact in the world, having recently adopted the global purpose statement ‘Changing Lives, Together’. The strategy to achieve this ambition is to drive a culture of purpose, which changes mindsets and ultimately improves both environmental sustainability and social impact.

Bob will talk about how Nando’s are improving their practices by putting business purpose at the centre of everything they do.

Dr Kate Ringvall

Dr Kate Ringvall is no stranger to the infrastructure space, having previously worked in sustainable transport planning and has a passion for sustainable cities. Kate has over 20 years experience in sustainability, and is the Country Sustainability Leader for IKEA Australia.

IKEA have the ambitious goal to become a fully circular business by 2030 – that means zero waste, being powered by 100% renewable energy, ensuring zero emissions from home deliveries from home deliveries, and reducing staff and customer travel emissions by 50%.

Kate will tackle the business opportunity, consumer problems and solutions, and how IKEA are giving furniture a second chance.

Alessia Verderio

Alessia Verderio has a strong retail background with 8 years of experience in understanding and managing this sector’s major environmental impacts. Alessia has previously worked for the leather-goods brand Bottega Veneta (Kering Group) in Milan and more recently for David Jones, before joining THE ICONIC as Environment Manager.

THE ICONIC’s core value is customer liberation and being a responsible business is key piece of this commitment towards our customers. From working conditions in the supply chain and community issues, to the environmental impacts of our packaging and transporting orders to customers, THE ICONIC’s responsibility is multifaceted, and each of these facets are equally important and built in their approach to Sustainability.

Alessia is going to speak about THE ICONIC’s journey to make a positive impact through its own operations, and the importance of stakeholders and customers engagement.

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Empowering our clients, working collaboratively and planning beyond…

Innovation, and its inherent links to sustainability, is at the heart of everything we do at Jacobs.  Our clients need to find the best sustainable solutions for their projects around the world, and we collaborate with them to do just that. Jacobs embraces the challenge of designing and delivering solutions that provide enduring value, recognising that technology, science, collaboration and innovation are central to finding sustainable solutions. Continue reading to discover how Jacobs, in partnership with our clients, is delivering a more connected, sustainable future.

A sustainable hydrogen economy

Can hydrogen live up to its potential for economic growth without compromising Australia’s broader sustainability goals including emissions reduction and water security?

With its potential to decarbonise a broad spectrum of industries, hydrogen as an alternative energy storage solution is currently receiving renewed attention, including from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Australia’s Chief Scientist. This resurgence is largely due to improvements in hydrogen production technologies and the declining cost of renewable energy, meaning that large-scale zero-emissions hydrogen production may be more viable now than ever before. With excellent renewable energy resources and proximity to large potential export markets in Asia, Australia is well positioned to become a leader in this emerging industry.

Jacobs Walter Gerardi, Technical Director – Energy Business Advisory presented at this year’s WA IS conference on the challenges and opportunities of hydrogen. Download our hydrogen white paper today: http://www.jacobs.com/ hydrogen-economy

Above: Jacobs proposed sustainable hydrogen supply chain model which uses renewable energy and recycled water

“Reinventing the Future of Park Design”

Jacobs in partnership with client Auckland Council have been “Reinventing the Future of Park Design” in the country’s first fully sustainable sports park, Scott Point Sustainable Park, which Jacobs are also assisting on design development.

Jacobs New Zealand Principal Sustainability Consultant Amanda Bryan recently completed a Green Hack workshop with Auckland Council and a diverse range of stakeholders to focus the mind on sustainable design outcomes. The day realised many tangible outcomes including influencing the stakeholder engagement framework through adoption of innovative social and environmental survey techniques.

The project has adopted the Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Tool to successfully deliver sustainability and this is the first time this tool will be used for a park-based project in New Zealand.

About ISCA

Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) is a member-based not for profit industry council. We are the peak industry body for progressing sustainability outcomes in infrastructure, including road, rail, utilities and airport projects. We are a passionate and caring team united by our passion of making a difference.

Duties include

• Providing administrative support to a team who run a number of projects being assessed by ISCA’s rating tool.
• Assist and support financial management of projects.
• Support with setting up and maintaining details and documentation for the projects.
• Monitor internal email inboxes and action accordingly.
• Team travel bookings and accommodation.
• Other ad-hoc projects and tasks.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated team or project administration experience, with strong outcome-oriented focus.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a construction, engineering or certification organisation.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with high level attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, flexible and manage a dynamic schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and customer-centric skills, both written and verbal.

How To Apply

Please can you send your resume and a one page covering letter outlining your relevant experience, skills and qualifications to info@isca.org.au, using the subject line: Sustainability Administrator application via EthicalJobs, by the 16th of August 2019.

Enquiries can be addressed to Jon at javery@isca.org.au.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia, and preferably be an Australian resident or have a long-term visa with full working rights.

Ferrovial is a proud member of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA). Becoming a member allows them to establish a strategic partnership and collaborate with the industry in Australia as well as internationally.

What does sustainability mean to Ferrovial?

Environmental sustainability is a critical element of Ferrovial Agroman’s operations around the world. The company continues to increase its capacity to offer services and infrastructure that responds to global challenges such as climate change, the energy crisis and the loss of biodiversity. We are committed to minimising the environmental and negative societal impacts of our activities and are proud of our contribution to the communities in which we work.

Why did you become an ISCA member?

Ferrovial seeks to offer services and infrastructure that respond to challenges such as climate change, water footprint management, waste reuse, biodiversity loss and the energy crisis, in order to create value by reducing environmental impact and to discover new business opportunities.

Being a member of ISCA further strengthens our commitment to sustainability and allows us to establish a strategic partnership and collaborate with the industry in Australia as well as internationally.

Ferrovial is a member of the EU Corporate Leader Group, which is a group of influential companies working in partnership with legislators with the aim of finding solutions to combat Climate Change in the European Union and globally. We are members of the EU Green Growth Group, an organisation where representatives from civil society, academia and the business world advise the European Commission on the future of the economic and environmental agenda. Ferrovial has also headed the Spanish Green Growth Group (GECV) since 2015.

How have you benefited from being part of the IS Community?

Ferrovial maintains a fluid relationship with its stakeholders, in particular those that are or may be involved in the main climatic risks of the Company’s activities worldwide, those that have regulatory influence, or those that may influence the development of new business opportunities. Being a part of the IS Community allows us to collaborate on innovative projects to create sustainable infrastructure and reduce emissions.

What notable projects are you currently working on?

Current Projects in Australia:

• Toowoomba Second Range Crossing. QLD, Australia
• Pacific Highway Upgrade Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads. NSW, Australia
• Pacific Highway Upgrade Harwood Bridge. NSW, Australia
• Northern Beaches Hospital Connectivity and Network Enhancement. NSW, Australia

Global innovation Projects:

Ferrovial’s Innovation Strategy is defined and driven by an Innovation Committee, comprising of the company’s CEO, its CIIO, the CEOs of the Business Units, the Head of Human Resources and the Head of Corporate Strategy. It is coordinated by the Global Innovation Steering Council, which is chaired by the Chief Innovation and Digital Strategy Officer and comprises of all the Innovation Officers within the company’s business units. Expert working groups have also been formed to tackle specific agendas.

The Innovation Plan rests on five main pillars: anticipation and exploration; collaboration and transversal approach; focus and impact; globality and ecosystem; and agility and swiftness. A set of transversal targets and related programs have been established in key areas relating to innovation, such as data-based management, mobility, automation and sustainability. It also includes the creation of a Venture Lab to incubate new digital businesses and ideas.

Ferrovial’s focus on innovation resulted in the submission of more than 100 projects of varying scales in 2018, with an investment effort exceeding EUR48 million in Research and Development. 45 pilot projects were carried out, with 17 partnership agreements being signed with universities and research centres.

Research Centres and Universities

• Growing social concern on the subject of climate change has prompted Ferrovial to develop tools and technologies that help improve the climate while also unlocking business opportunities. In partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Ferrovial and Heathrow have developed a device that captures the sound generated by aircraft and turns it into energy.
• Under its partnership agreement with MIT, Ferrovial has undertaken five innovation projects that aim to transform cities and develop the infrastructure of tomorrow.
• In 2018, two new projects were launched to investigate air mobility noise and solutions for reusing sewage sludge. The company also took part in the study titled Mobility of the Future, which addresses future changes in the transportation sector.
• The company helped to launch Madrid Innovation Driven Ecosystem, the first collaborative platform to champion innovation-based enterprise across the region, drawing inspiration from the model devised by MIT.
• An agreement was also finalised with Stanford University to research long-term infrastructure projects through the Global Project Center’s industrial affiliation program.

What does the future hold for Ferrovial?

Our Vision is to improve the future by developing and operating sustainable infrastructure and cities, committed to the highest levels of operational excellence and innovation. Creating value for society and for our clients, investors and employees.

Ferrovial’s Sustainability Policy includes six factors to manage the business strategy and in-turn develop sustainable infrastructure and cities.

Our Principles and Values

• Legal compliance and environmental risk management – We comply with international, national, local and sectoral environmental regulations, actively collaborating with regulators and other relevant stakeholders. We focus on pollution prevention as a way of minimising negative impacts, controlling the risks of our activities and if necessary, implementing contingency plans as necessary
• Collaboration with stakeholders – We foster mutual benefits in our relationships with our customers, suppliers and other external organisations to protect and improve the environment. We establish open channels of communication to create synergies and to share experiences and best practices to take advantage of opportunities that allow us to create greater social value
• Security and customer satisfaction – Our goal is to offer secure infrastructure and services whilst providing the best customer and user experience
• Training and Competition – We provide the necessary resources to educate and develop awareness in our employees, suppliers and subcontractors
• Continuous improvement and transparency – We seek excellence in the practice of actively promoting continuous improvement, in our technical capacity and in the efficiency of our processes. We develop performance objectives and indicators that are verified by independent third parties, with the knowledge then shared with relevant stakeholders
• Eco-efficiency – We use natural resources and raw materials efficiently, using recycled materials when possible, as well as reducing waste and the water footprint of our activities
• Climate change – We manage the risks and opportunities linked to climate change in all our activities by offering low emission infrastructure and services
• Biodiversity and natural capital – We follow the principle of “no net loss” of biodiversity as a guideline to mitigate and compensate for the negative impacts of our activities.

To learn more, visit Ferrovial’s official website here.

“Alium Works is a leading organisation in placing career-minded Australians from all walks of life onto the path to success in rail and infrastructure, fuelled by the firm belief that our industry should remain attuned to the evolving societal issues of the now. Through our range of offered courses, accreditations and cadetships, we are underlining and highlighting the necessity for diversity and inclusion, as it expands our collective consciousness and strengthens the ties that bind us.

It is therefore no surprise that in addition to meaningful diversity and inclusion, a proactive approach to sustainability is of the utmost importance to Alium Works. Due to the fact that construction is such a vital aspect of the infrastructure industry, there exists an endless amount of potential for us to move with the times and set an example by adopting sustainable practices and working with sustainable materials. The misconception is that sustainability is limiting; that having to adhere to its conventions somehow stifles productivity or restricts freedoms – when in reality, the exact opposite is true.

When we take to the day-to-day and the days to come with sustainability in mind, we tap into a creativity that is directly linked to our humanity. That creativity is one that factors in our past slips and our future generations, not to mention the longevity and life of this giant rock we call Earth. Partnering with ISCA was a natural extension of this creativity, as their philosophies and dreams for the future align with ours. One day and hopefully one day soon, as more and more organisations join this planet-conscious revolution, we’ll no longer need to label a practice or product as ‘sustainable’, as it will be a given, a prerequisite – and the norm.

We thank ISCA for representing this movement towards positive change and we will continue to endorse sustainability as the only way forward for the industry we all know, love and call home.”

For more information please visit the Alium Works website: www.aliumworks.com.au

In an Australian first, Holcim has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its ready-mix concrete range known as ViroDecs™.

This groundbreaking initiative will help shape the way the construction industry analyses the environmental impacts of buildings and infrastructure.

As the first concrete manufacturer in Australia to undertake an ISO compliant study and independent verification process, Holcim can now quantify for customers the total environmental impacts of its ready-mix concrete.

The data will enable Australian developers and builders to make more environmentally sustainable construction material selections without compromising on performance.

The publication constitutes a major investment in comprehensively analysing and communicating to customers the embodied environmental impacts of Holcim’s Ready-mix concrete.

Holcim CEO George Agriogiannis says the development of a concrete EPD is a critical missing piece to having all key infrastructure and building products represented by an EPD in Australia.

“Holcim ViroDecs™ sets a clear commitment to providing accurate and transparent environmental data for our customers, and a framework for continued improvement on Holcim’s part.”

Environmental Product Declarations are a comprehensive disclosure of a product’s environmental lifecycle impacts and other relevant information in accordance with international standards^.

The document covers the first three core stages of the product lifecycle, including raw material extraction, transport of raw materials, and product manufacturing.

Holcim’s ViroDecs™ EPD meets strict international (ISO) and European (EN) standards, is independently verified, and registered by EPD Australasia and the International EPD System.

East Light Rail, Stage 1B Basement works at Barangaroo South, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Logan Enhancement Project, Sydney Metro NorthWest – Tunnel, Stations and Civil Works, NorthConnex, WestConnex M5, and Sydney Metro City and Southwest – Tunnel and Station Excavation Works.

How the EPD can be used in the Infrastructure Sustainability and Green Star rating schemes: Technical information and case studies exploring the EPD’s role in construction industry sustainability rating schemes.

Holcim’s management systems: An introduction to the comprehensive and multifaceted management systems in place to improve accountability, risk management, safety, health, and environmental outcomes at Holcim.

Lifecycle Analysis information: Detailed interpretation and technical data representing the lifecycle analysis of Holcim’s Ready-mix concrete.

EPD product description: Materials and features of Holcim’s ViroDecs™ Ready-mix concrete range.

Environmental performance: Detailed index of all environmental impacts considered in the EPD, and analysis of its performance.

Interpretation: Comparison of the ViroDecs™ General, Fly Ash Blend, Blast Slag Blend and Triple Blend.

Other lifecycle stages not included in this EPD: Discussion of lifecycle stages of concrete products and projects.
CLICK HERE for more information about the Holcim ViroDecs™ EPD.