Infrastructure Sustainability Pilot Project

Building sustainable energy infrastructure

A brighter future is a sustainable future, and sustainability is at the heart of our corporate strategy as we transition towards distributed, smarter energy solutions.

Our mission is to accelerate the decarbonisation of the energy sector, driving positive change for our customers, communities, and the environment.

To ensure we hold ourselves accountable and maintain transparency with our stakeholders, we have become a member of the he Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, a purpose-led, member-based organisation that operates in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Its mission is to promote sustainability outcomes in infrastructure through advocacy, education, and asset rating schemes. Our membership aligns with our goal of driving sustainability and advancing our environmental initiatives.

IS Rating Scheme

The IS Rating Scheme (IS) is Australia and New Zealand’s only comprehensive rating system for evaluating economic, social, and environmental performance of infrastructure across the planning, design, construction and operational phases of infrastructure assets.

The scheme can assess the sustainability performance of infrastructure at the individual assets level, for portfolios or networks, or even at a regional scale.

In delivering on our sustainability commitments, the business has selected the Grantham Farm Zone Substation Project as its first IS Design and As-Built Rating Pilot Project.

Sustainability by design is critical for achieving long-term environmental and economic goals. By integrating sustainability into the design process, we ensure that our solutions are not only environmentally friendly but also cost-effective over the entire life cycle. This approach encourages a holistic view of infrastructure, from initial design to decommissioning, which helps us find opportunities for cost savings and value optimisation.

By adopting a sustainability-focused design process, we use partnerships and innovative approaches that enhance the value we deliver to our customers and stakeholders. This strategic emphasis on sustainability not only fulfills our environmental commitments but also creates opportunities for increased efficiency and long-term financial benefits.

Our  Sustainability Targets

We have set the following sustainability targets to guide our Grantham Farm Zone Substation project and ensure meaningful progress towards our overarching corporate sustainability goals.