Green Star Certification

Green Star, developed and administered by the Green Building Council of Australia is an internationally recognised sustainability rating system applicable to the Design, Construction and Operation of Buildings, Precincts and Fitouts.  The aim of this tool is to guide project teams to make conscious decisions around energy & water efficiency, material & equipment selection with the goal of promoting healthy and resource efficient environments. The current tools available under the Green Star program include: Design & As-Built – for new buildings Interiors – for new fitouts Performance – for existing buildings in operation\ Communities – for precincts In order to facilitate a streamlined approach for our Clients to achieve multiple ratings with minimal effort, JLL has been involved in: Volume Certification – mass certification of new construction & refurbishment of commercial fitouts Portfolio Certification – mass certification of operational buildings within a portfolio. Since June 2016, to aid the efficiency of Portfolio Certification and following a lengthy partnership with the Green Building Council of Australia, 16 of JLL’s Building Management practices have been recognised as meeting benchmarks for sustainable operation through the GBCA’s Recognised Provider program.  JLL is the first organisation to be awarded this status for operational performance in Australia. JLL’s ESS team members sit on two committees including the Green Star Experience & Skills Advisory Group and the Technical Advisory Group along with membership to the GBCA’s Faculty where JLL is called upon to teach and facilitate Green Star courses and workshops.  There are currently 8 Green Star Accredited Professionals and Associates within Australia. In terms of delivering outperformance for Clients, JLL’s ESS team received the first 6 star ‘World Leadership’ Green Star Performance rating for Commonwealth Bank Place at Darling Quarter in 2015.  We also provided Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) and Sustainability Consulting services to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia when they received the first 5 star ‘Australian Excellence’ Volume Rating for a financial institution in 2016.  The success of our projects to date is a reflection of our desire to listen to our clients and work to adapt the tool to work for them.