We’re all about bringing a fresh perspective to the sustainable future of the built environment and it’s the next generations who’ll be implementing and living the changes these new perspectives bring.
Our Future Green Leader (FGL) program makes our learning opportunities more accessible to professionals under 32, best of all it’s free to join. To help kickstart their sustainability career, we give our FGLs unique access to industry leaders and experts, arming them with the skills and networks to drive meaningful change in their own organisations.
Becoming a Change-maker
In-person event | Free for Future Green Leaders
GBCA is delighted to invite you to an evening of inspiration, learning and networking. We are thrilled to be joined by global speaker Elena Bondareva, who will share her insights, passion and unique experience of being a professional change- maker. As the author of Change-maker’s Handbook (2023), Elena has distilled two decades of research and practice into an actionable roadmap to impact. Having catalyzed over two dozen transformational ventures through a rich global career, Elena has a solid international track record of systems change around persistent problems at the project, organization, industry, and topic levels.
This event is free to current Future Green Leaders. Please use this discount code at checkout: EV001436FGL100
Book nowFuture Green Leader of the year award
This award is designed to recognise young individuals who demonstrate a significant contribution to furthering the sustainable transformation of the built environment.
The winner receives:
- a one-year unlimited pass to all GBCA courses and events
- free entrance to the Green Star CPD program and GSAP exam
- a speaking spot at Green Building Day 2025
- 3 x 1 hour mentoring sessions with an industry leader
- recognition as Future Green Leader of the year 2025 on the GBCA website and through GBCA email and social channels
The top three finalists receive:
- a complimentary ticket to TRANSFORM 2025 where the winner will be announced
- recognition as a Future Green Leader of the year 2025 finalist on the GBCA website
- a content piece shared via out database
Nominations for 2025 will open this November
Meet our previous Future Green Leader of the year awardees
Presented with invaluable professional development opportunities, previous winners have used the Future Green Leader of the year award to springboard their career in sustainability.
Congratulations to our 2024 recipient, Julian Loh, Sustainability Manager (Climate, Nature and Innovation), QIC
Julian joined QIC in May 2024 based in the Brisbane office. His role focuses on providing specialist support in decarbonisation, nature and innovation to QIC's Global Infrastructure portfolio companies and team. Previously, as the ESG Manager for Cromwell Property Group, Julian led the Global Net Zero Strategy, co-led the Group Sustainable Finance Framework to incentivise decarbonisation as well as the execution of Cromwell’s ESG Strategy.
Why become a Future Green Leader?
| For you | For your employer |
|---|---|
| Fast track your leadership journey
Gain skills to lead change Develop lasting networks of supportive peers Benefit from access to industry leaders Upskill with discounts on our courses and events Access to exclusive events and networking opportunities, specifically designed for FGLs Apply to become the Future Green Leader of the Year | Develop driven, skilled leaders Equip leaders to drive innovation and change Foster a culture of growth and fresh perspective |
Join the FGL program
You can opt in to the FGL program when you create an account on our website, or when you edit your profile.