Webinar - Decarbonising the Built Environment: Insights for Founders with Davina Rooney, Green Building Council of Australia

Hosted by Climate Salad x Green Building Council of Australia

Join us for a conversation with Davina Rooney, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), as we explore how climate tech startups can play a pivotal role in transforming the built environment.

From the Green Star certification system to Climate Positive Roadmaps, GBCA is setting the standard for decarbonising buildings, precincts, and infrastructure across Australia. This session will unpack:

Key market signals and policy shifts driving demand for climate tech in construction and real estate
How startups can align with GBCA’s initiatives like the Responsible Products Program
Opportunities in carbon measurement, electrification, sustainable materials, and circular design
Practical pathways for engaging with GBCA frameworks to accelerate traction and credibility

Whether you're building in clean energy, materials innovation, or emissions tracking, this webinar will help you understand where your climate tech fits, and how to engage with one of the most influential organisations in Australia’s sustainable building sector.

Bio of Davina:

A property professional with a passion for sustainability, Davina has led the Green Building Council of Australia since 2019. As a qualified engineer, Davina worked on large-scale construction projects in Sydney and London, and spent nearly a year building an award-winning school in the Himalayas. She devoted a decade to driving sustainability at one of Australia’s largest diversified property companies, Stockland, which culminated in Stockland’s recognition as the world’s most sustainable property company. Now leading a member organisation with 600-plus members with a combined value of $46 billion, Davina brings together practical knowledge, on-the-ground experience and a systematic approach to champion leadership in sustainable design and construction. Davina works with government and industry to advocate for supportive policy and transform complex supply chains. Building on a strong legacy of leadership, Davina is elevating the GBCA’s reach and impact into new markets. Davina is on the Board of Evolve Housing and the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council, as well as Chairing the Sustainable Procurement Roundtable for the Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre. The property industry has recognised Davina’s leadership with multiple awards.

🎟️ Who can attend: Climate Salad Members only