Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC)

Financial reporting is evolving, with climate and nature-based disclosures becoming essential to address environmental risks in the global economy.  The IS Ratings Alignment Note on TNFD Disclosures and Metrics, launched today, is your guide to leveraging IS Ratings to meet TNFD (Taskforce for Nature-based Financial Disclosures) recommendations.   With regulators, investors, and stakeholders demanding greater transparency, now is the time to align your strategy and stay ahead.   👉 Click the link below to explore how you can assess, manage, and respond to nature-related risks effectively. https://lnkd.in/gE-AYS9G   #TNFD #TaskforceForNatureBasedDisclosures #InfrastructureSustainability #SustainableFinance #ISRatings #ESGReporting 

Welcome to new member Chess Engineering Pty Ltd Chess Engineering is a premier provider of comprehensive engineering solutions across Western Australia and New South Wales, with a legacy of over five decades in the industry. Their commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence has established them as a trusted partner in sectors such as rail, infrastructure, mining, general engineering, and food manufacturing. For more information, click below: https://lnkd.in/gxDFrr6R #ISC #ISCmembership #ISCmember #sustainableinfrastructure #buildingtomorrow

🏆 2024 Gala Awards Finalists - Projects Following the success of the ISC’s Gala Awards night held in October this year, we are delighted to share 25 impressive projects that were finalists in our project categories on the evening. These projects have showcased their exceptional contributions in the social, environmental, governance and economic outcomes as well as projects recognised for outstanding achievements in the infrastructure sustainability sector. We would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to all our members who submitted an application for the evening and celebrate the incredible outcomes that our community of practice achieved this year. To read more about the projects and the incredible sustainability initiatives achieved on projects, head over to this link 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxEstVGw Seymour Whyte, Degnan, Transport for NSW, NDY, North Western Program Alliance, John Holland CPB Contractors Ghella Joint Venture | Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package, GHD, Downer, Public Transport Authority, Laing O'Rourke, Main Roads Western Australia, Systems Connect, CPB Contractors, Boral, ACCIONA AU & NZ, Gamuda Australia, Economic Development Queensland, Metro Tunnel Project, John Holland, Metropolitan Roads Program Alliance (MRPA)

Welcome to new member Assembled Threads Established in 2021 and based in North Melbourne, Assembled Threads is a dynamic social enterprise dedicated to addressing long-term unemployment among disadvantaged groups. Their mission is to create meaningful job opportunities while producing high-quality, ethically made uniforms and accessories. For more information, click below: https://lnkd.in/gyfR4tBZ #ISC #ISCmembership #ISCmember #sustainableinfrastructure #buildingtomorrow

Congratulations to the 20 participants who undertook IS Accreditation v1.2 and v2.1 of the Design and As Built IS Rating Tool in November 2024. Welcome to the ISAP community! Madison S. Bridie Vico Caleb Smith Hannah Cunningham Christabell Akwuzie Rodrigo Martinez Lucy Siegert Sarah Reid Dylan Jones Emily Hayman Danielle Koetting Claire Havens Lisa MacMillan Dhaval Gajera Caleb Smith Akhil Mohan Jyhanna Saba Amelia Goonerage Upeshika Heenetigala Bronte Kerley To learn more about IS Accreditation courses, click below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gDPNsYQD #ISLearn #SustainableInfrastructure

We recently partnered with Mott MacDonald to support their second annual Aotearoa Carbon Crunch event, which focused on taking a holistic approach to decarbonising infrastructure. This event brought together industry leaders to collaborate and generate ideas, culminating in the insightful report below. We’re proud to have contributed to shaping this resource, highlighting key strategies for achieving net zero and leveraging collaboration and innovation for transformative change. Amanda Bryan of Mott MacDonald, Abby Foote, Carolyn Cox of City Rail Link Ltd, Nick Dempsey of Mott MacDonald, Tim Kleier of Concrete NZ, Israel MacDonald of BlueScope, Rachel Blake of Fletcher Construction and Kerry Griffiths of Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) Click the link below to find out more; https://lnkd.in/g9juj-S9 #thoughtleadership #sustainableinfrastructure #bethechange #netzero

Welcome to new member Perth Airport As the gateway to Western Australia, Perth Airport is committed to fostering a sustainable, efficient, and world-class travel experience for passengers. By becoming a member of ISC, Perth Airport is taking meaningful steps to support sustainable infrastructure development that not only benefits travelers but also our communities, local economy, and the environment. Perth Airport’s vision includes delivering the much-anticipated “one airport” experience - a $5 billion investment that will centralise all flight services into the Airport Central precinct, with a new parallel runway, new terminal facilities, two multi-storey carparks with associated roadworks, an upgrade of Terminal 2, and the airport’s first hotel. Through this membership, Perth Airport is excited to enhance their sustainable practices by aiming for sustainability certifications across all material infrastructure developments. For more information, click below: https://lnkd.in/gVjS-wEH #ISC #ISCmembership #ISCmember #sustainableinfrastructure #buildingtomorrow

Honouring the Legacy of David Singleton AM It is with deep sadness that we commemorate the passing of our former Chair, David Singleton AM, last week.   David was a visionary leader whose contributions shaped the infrastructure sector as we know it today. As the CEO of ARUP and a former Chair of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council—David’s impact on the industry was profound.   During his tenure as Chair, David played a pivotal role in establishing the foundations of the Council, bringing together critical founding partners and spearheading the rebranding to ISCA in 2012. Reflecting a lifetime of dedication to engineering and sustainability, earned him recognition as a Member of the Order of Australia in 2018. David’s words resonate as a call to action for us all: “Rather than settling for doing ‘less bad,’ such as less environmental destruction or social disruption, we must aim from the outset to do ‘more good.’”   David will be deeply missed by many, including all of us at the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. Our heartfelt condolences go out to David’s wife Anne, his daughter Zoe and son Hugh.    May his legacy continue to inspire us to create a more sustainable future.

Core capabilities for sustainability professionals. Sustainability, a Career in Construction report presents key research findings on identified capability gaps across Business, Core and Technical areas of Sustainability. Core capability refers to the professional skills and attributes which enable an infrastructure sustainability professional to work with others and can be grouped into communication with others, self and team leadership and ‘thinking’. Read the report to understand the skills required for a career in sustainable construction 👉 https://bit.ly/3XXjmKE Or download the capability framework as a guide for professional development 👉 https://bit.ly/3LjTSQc #Sustainability #Capabilities #Construction #Infrastructure #CareerDevelopment

Register for our upcoming webinar -Navigating Nature-Based Disclosures in the Infrastructure Sector Webinar | Wednesday, 11 December, 12:00 - 1:00PM (AEDT). As ESG reporting requirements evolve, the focus is shifting from climate focus to broader, more complex disclosures. Although still voluntary, the TNFD (Taskforce for Nature-based Financial Disclosures) framework is set to follow the path of the now well-established TCFD (Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures). In this webinar, we will examine the TNFD framework and its significance for the infrastructure sector. Additionally, we will highlight how IS Ratings can help facilitate TNFD reporting, helping organisations align sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. Register via the link below to tune in live on the day or recieve a copy of the recording. https://lnkd.in/gNr9swGZ #TNFD #TaskforceForNatureBasedDisclosures #InfrastructureSustainability #SustainableFinance #ISRatings #ESGReporting