Sectors

The Global Mining Initiative and the Minerals, Mining and Sustainable Development (MMSD) Australia project have well and truly affirmed that mining and resources projects are increasingly evaluated on the basis of sustainability and stakeholder engagement. This means that mining and resources companies must now achieve a "social license to operate". This is done through 'real' stakeholder engagement, implementing best practice EHS management regardless of the country in which they operate and being able to demonstrate any achievements that are publicised.

Energy

While the world struggles to find a global response to climate change pressures, the demand for energy continues to grow rapidly.

The energy sector therefore continues to innovate by investigating and developing low carbon energy and fuel supplies. For all organisations, however, the opportunity exists to really get smart about implementing energy efficiency programs to avoid the increasing cost of fuel and energy.

Urban Development & Transport

‘For the first time in human history more than 50% of the world’s population now lives in urban areas’. UNHABITAT 2007

We cannot respond successfully to the challenges of climate change, water and energy supply and increasing global population by designing communities and infrastructure the way we did 50 years ago.

To achieve sustainable and resource-efficient neighbourhoods, where people are proud to live, requires integration of design processes with sustainability rating tools and stakeholder engagement.

Water & Utilities

Water management today requires a keen focus on integrated water management, recycling, water conservation and, where practical, the creation of new potable water sources, while minimising the energy required to do so.

Property

“Good design” does not always achieve a “green design” and vice versa. A well-facilitated integrated design process is critical to achieving meaningful and tangible sustainability outcomes for buildings.