How Construction Industry Sustainability Requirements Are Changing

The construction sector is responsible for a huge chunk of global emissions. In Australia, the Green Building Council (Green Star ratings) and Infrastructure Sustainability Council (IS ratings) drive the standards.

The Shift to 'Upfront Carbon'

Projects are now tracking 'upfront carbon'—the emissions involved in making the materials and building the structure. That includes transport and site works.

What this means for subcontractors

If you are an excavator, concreter, or logistics provider, your fuel burn is part of the project's upfront carbon. Tier 1 builders need your data to get their 6-Star Green Star rating. Providing this data voluntarily makes you a preferred tenderer.