Infrastructure accelerates towards net zero
Projects certified by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council last financial year cut energy-related emissions by 43% and materials-related emissions by 56%, says the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. The Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s 2021 Annual Impact Report, released today, confirms the sector has “crossed the chasm’’ towards net zero emissions and a future with more sustainable, resilient, inclusive infrastructure,
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE | Industry first partnership to lead the way to achieve net-zero transport in Australia
An industry-first partnership between Roads Australia (RA), the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council has been announced today, with the three bodies united in their efforts to help reduce the climate change impact of new and existing transport infrastructure. The focus of the project will be to showcase best-in-class initiatives and make
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Infrastructure Australia Plan points to sustainability and resilience as the nation’s biggest opportunities
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s 2021 Infrastructure Plan and its emphasis on sustainability and resilience. The 2021 Infrastructure Australia Plan is a 15-year roadmap for infrastructure reform that responds to the challenges and opportunities identified in the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit. The Plan sets out detailed recommendations to deliver better infrastructure for
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New SA Water Plant Sets Australian Sustainability Record
SA Water’s new Murray Bridge Wastewater Treatment plant has been awarded the highest design rating to date for a water or wastewater project in Australia, from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA).
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Report | Why Australia’s economic rebound will be aided by sustainable infrastructure
ISCA’s study, IS Rating Scheme Return on Investment, finds infrastructure projects rated under the IS Rating Scheme will deliver up to $2.40 in benefit for every dollar spent.
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INFRASTRUCTURE CAN LAY THE FOUNDATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA’S NET ZERO EMISSIONS FUTURE
Infrastructure will play a critical role in supporting Australia’s transition to net zero emissions according to a new paper released today. Infrastructure contributes around 70 per cent of Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Issues Paper: Reshaping Infrastructure for a net zero emissions future. The paper is published in partnership by the Infrastructure Sustainability
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Media Release | $165 Billion in Sustainable Infrastructure Underscores an Unmissable Opportunity
A project database of $165 billion underscores the “unmissable opportunity” for sustainable infrastructure to enhance productivity and quality of life while reducing environmental impact, says the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA).
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MEDIA RELEASE | Australia Looks to Sustainable Zero Carbon Emissions for Major Works
Australia is currently driving world leading outcomes and impacts throughout the infrastructure development lifecycle to ensure sustainability is successfully delivered on major projects such as the Sydney Metro North West Project and Canberra Metro.
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