Code of Conduct

As a member of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), I proudly recognise I am part of Australia’s principal association of sustainability leaders and am committed to:

• supporting the creation of buildings and other infrastructure that are environmentally responsible and result in sustainable, efficient, profitable and healthy places for communities to live and work in.
    
• fostering a strong bond amongst peers and associates in the building, design, construction, and sustainable operations industries;
    
• encouraging the development and promotion of sustainable communities and environmentally responsible building practices;
   
• leading market transformation in sustainability and campaigning for the wider recognition of environmentally responsible buildings and practices;
    
• supporting and encouraging educational and research programs aimed at raising the knowledge and skill base of green building practitioners;
    
• actively aligning with relevant publicly funded research to the practice/market requirements for innovation and development in green building implementation;
    
• participating in public debate on environmental issues within the building industry; 
    
• supporting the campaigning and soliciting of funds to be applied towards the GBCA’s objectives;
    
• acting with integrity, due care, and in a manner that upholds the reputation of the works and objectives of the GBCA and Green Star rating tools, its officers and employees.