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Note from AGIC's Chairman |
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We began this journey just a little over two years back when a number of industry representatives approached me asking why there was not a sustainability rating tool for infrastructure projects. We have all witnessed the success of rating schemes for commercial buildings and dwellings. This success has driven reductions in energy and water consumption, and more importantly in changing the behaviour of building owners, designers, constructors, and occupants with significant environmental benefits in that sector.
With the support of Engineers Australia, industry groups met a number of times through 2007 to test if similar schemes might be worthwhile for infrastructure projects. The outcome was overwhelming support for the formation of a new industry association and the Australian Green Infrastructure Council was born, opened for membership and registered as a company limited by guarantee of its members in early 2008.
Since then interest in our journey has been remarkable. The most rewarding aspect for me has been the amazing effort of our volunteers. Well over 150 enthusiastic individuals have contributed and are active on |
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the AGIC Board, Working Groups and on many of our tasks and events. The contributions of members and interested companies in assisting with our administration, governance, tool definition and marketing has also been very significant as evidenced at this link.
It is important now that we transition from a successful start-up to delivering and testing the AGIC scheme. This will require significant resources and a sharp focus from our Board and the executive. Growing our membership and building interest in the scheme will also be critical - I urge you all to assist in this regard by promoting AGIC and encouraging potential members to join and become involved in the journey.
On behalf of the AGIC Board, I sincerely thank all who have contributed and those who are continuing to support the evolution of AGIC and the Sustainability Rating Scheme for Australia's infrastructure projects.
Best regards, |
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David A Hood FIFAust CPEng
Chairman
Australian Green Infrastructure Council |
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