Sustainability

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is Sustainability?

  Sustainability is a socially responsible practice that ensures projects and organsations are delivered and operated to not only minimise environmental impacts and resource depletion, but also promote positive environmental, social, and economic outcomes.

• Why Is Sustainability Important?

  Sustainability is crucial because the proper implementation of sustainability measures can ensure continual ecological stability and the capacity for future generations to meet their own needs.

• What Sustainability Services Do You Offer?

  WolfPeak offers a range of sustainability services including the delivery of Infrastructure Sustainability and Green Star ratings; development and implementation of sustainability policy, strategy, and management systems; independent sustainability auditing and review; resource usage modelling (including greenhouse gas assessment and reporting); and training and education.

• Why Choose Wolfpeak as Your Sustainability Consultant?

  WolfPeak’s sustainability team comprises of leading practitioners who have extensive experience in the construction sector and who are effective at producing sustainable project outcomes. All of our sustainability consultants have certifications from leading industry bodies, including Infrastructure Sustainability Council and Green Building Council of Australia as IS Accredited Professionals (ISAP), Green Star Accredited Professional, Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor in Environmental Management Systems, and IS Council Verifiers.

• I have a sustainability challenge, but don't know where to start - can WolfPeak help?

  Absolutely! The best thing to do is get in touch with us and we can discuss your needs and determine a suitable solution.

• How can addressing sustainability lead to cost savings in my business/project?

  By implementing sustainable measures, you will be promoting cost-saving actions to your business orproject. Examples include electricity cuts through the use of renewables, longer-lasting building materials via the implementation of sustainably sourced products, or better community feedback via the promotion of your sustainable practices.

  What is an ISC rating?

  An ISC Rating is an Infrastructure Sustainability rating administered through the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. It can be applied to a wide range of infrastructure projects and evaluates social, economic and environmental performance to deliver the most robust sustainability outcomes.

• Can WolfPeak perform Independent Sustainability Professional (ISP) roles on infrastructure projects?

  Yes, we can. WolfPeak’s Sustainability Practice Lead, Ann Azzopardi, has over 10 years’ experience in her field and has performed the role of ISP on numerous infrastructure projects. Ann is also an Exemplar Global certified Lead Auditor.

• What is a sustainability strategy?

  A sustainability strategy is a set of actions that a business implements to provide a pathway and vision to advance sustainability across a sector.

• What does sustainability auditing involve?

  Sustainability auditing is a review of a project’s internal systems to measure and report its environmental performance.

• What is a Green Star rating?

  The Green Star rating scheme is an industry-recognised sustainability review system by the Green Building Council of Australia, providing building design and construction certification for sustainability benchmarks.

• What are the United Nations SDGs?

  The United Nations SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are a set of 17 inter-decadal global objectives set out by the United Nations,intended to be achieved by 2030. These goals are often interlinked, ranging from eliminating poverty, to achieving gender equality, and undertaking stronger climate action.

• What are Australia's Sustainability Targets?

  Australia has committed to the United Nations SDGs agenda, to meeting both domestically and internationally through various measures. includes 169 targets

  Australia has committed to the United Nation’s SDGs agenda (with 169 targets to meet by 2030), which means that our nation aims to contribute to these goals, both domestically and internationally, through various measures.

• What does net zero mean?

  Net zero refers to the goal of negating all greenhouse gases emitted from human activity. This carbon neutrality target can be achieved through reducing anthropogenic emissions or implementing methods to absorb carbon from the atmosphere.

• What is a B Corp rating?

  Certified B Corporation ratings can be granted to businesses who meet verified social and environmental performance standards. This includes implementing sustainable and ethical corporate practices.