GOING GREEN WORLDWIDE deep energy efficiency , whilst Integral Group is undertaking engineering work in net zero energy builds . Australian property developer Lendlease is also supporting the project , which links with their climate positive initiative , which goes beyond net zero .
Whilst Lendlease are renowned for adopting social and environmentally committed practises , the developer also aims to be one of the greenest , implementing high standards in achieving a reduction in carbon emissions . “ They want to work with us to make sure that this is where the market goes ,” adds Wills . “ They ’ re demonstrating leadership and would like others to follow . They really share our mission of scaling net zero .”
Vision for the future Representing so many different partners , organisations , councils and individuals is something which Wills clearly values within her role . She explains : “ I love our model of the global and the local , where we can look up and see what the big trends are and see where we need to go . But we also work with amazing individuals that are on the grounds in their countries and understand the social , political , cultural , and climatic conditions of their country .” Nonetheless , she is only too aware that the organisation has to be cautious with their ambitions . She explains : “ We want to introduce a carbon budget ourselves , but we shouldn ’ t be flying all around the world . We should have a mechanism and a structure which allows us to avoid those emissions from travel , so that ’ s a big challenge .”
To this effect , the organisation is set to launch a regional structure , where five regional managers are set to be appointed , allowing it to be present at all functions and provide vital support for councils . The regional manager for Asia pacific has recently been appointed , and regional managers and representatives in the Middle East , the Americas and Africa , will also be appointed , ensuring the WGBC will be able to scale up , deliver and support green building councils to increase their ambitions , scale and reach worldwide , influencing other companies , councils , and organisations worldwide , making a key difference and providing solutions for a greener , energy efficient future . 17