Green Star-certified projects can:

• Lower operating costs and increase asset value

• Use 66% less electricity than average Australian buildings

• Use 51% less potable water than the average Australian building built to meet minimum industry requirements

• Boost productivity due to better indoor environments

• Produce 55% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than average Australian buildings

• Improve the health and wellbeing of occupants

• Increase student learning and engagement

• Speed up recovery times of hospital patients

• Reduce risk and ‘future proof’ investments

• Deliver a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace

• GBCA rates the sustainability of buildings, fitouts and communities through Australia’s only national, voluntary holistic rating system Green Star 

• GBCA educates industry government practitioners and decision-makers, and promote green building programs, technologies, design practises and operations

• GBCA advocates for policies and programs that support our vision and purpose

• GBA collaborates Working with our members and industry partners in the delivery of our purpose

Policy priorities are:

• Carbon positive buildings

• Strong government leadership

• Realising our vision for cities and communities

• Smarter infrastructure investments

• Affordable, sustainable housing

Products:

• Taubmans Pure Performance