The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has recently launched a pathway to help industrial and logistics assets improve operational performance and support lower emissions.
The new Industrial Pathway within Green Star Performance v2 has been designed specifically for tenant-operated industrial and logistics assets. It is available immediately for eligible assets seeking Green Star Performance v2 certification.
The pathway makes it easier for owners of industrial and logistics assets who often have limited control over day-to-day operations to benchmark, improve and demonstrate the sustainability performance of their buildings.
It maintains Green Star’s strong focus on operational performance across areas including energy, water, waste, resilience, health and nature.
It also supports the transition to net zero through requirements that encourage emissions-reduction planning, renewable electricity and collaboration between owners and tenants.
GBCA chief executive officer Davina Rooney says the new pathway shows that high-performing industrial buildings are becoming increasingly important for investors, customers and occupiers alike. “This pathway gives owners a practical way to improve operational performance, reduce emissions and demonstrate leadership through independent certification.
“It recognises the realities of tenant-operated buildings while maintaining the robust, independently verified standards Green Star is known for. By supporting collaboration between owners and tenants, we’re helping the sector make meaningful progress towards lower emissions and more resilient assets.”
The pathway was developed in consultation with industry to reflect the unique operating model of industrial and logistics assets.
The Industrial Pathway is the result of a collaboration between the GBCA and the Industrial & Logistics Sustainability Collaboration (ILSC), an informal collaboration of many of Australia’s industrial and logistics (I&L) property groups.
Andrew Thai, national sustainability manager at Frasers Property Industrial, says the Industrial Pathway reflects the operational realities of industrial assets and therefore supports owners in delivering more consistent portfolio performance management, informed decision-making and progress towards decarbonisation goals. “It also lays the groundwork for greater tenant engagement, recognising the important role occupiers play in achieving long-term sustainability outcomes,” Thai says.
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