Green Building Council Sets 2035 Built Environment Targets
The Green Building Council of Australia has launched its 2030 and Beyond strategy alongside a practical guide for Green Star Homes certification.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The Green Building Council of Australia launched its 2030 and Beyond strategy, setting targets for 2035 aimed at a climate positive, circular, and nature positive built environment. The organisation also released the Practical Guide to Green Star Homes.
Why it matters
The strategy names climate change, biodiversity loss, and affordability as key challenges facing the sector. The guide responds to volume builders who sought practical support for achieving certification across Australian homes.
As of 30 June 2026, more than 9860 Green Star certifications had been issued across over 4300 buildings, fitouts, and communities, covering 77 million square metres. The strategy targets a 60 per cent reduction in upfront carbon, tripled circularity to 15 per cent, and at least 10 per cent biodiversity net gain by 2035.
The players
Green Building Council of Australia
The Green Building Council of Australia is the national not-for-profit body that administers the Green Star rating system for buildings and communities.
The details
The strategy identifies five priorities, including establishing the Green Building Council as the national authority on sustainability in the built environment. The Practical Guide to Green Star Homes was informed by extensive industry engagement and early-adopter projects, and covers certification categories, stage-by-stage advice, and roles and responsibilities.
Timeline
30 June 2026: Green Star certification count reported at more than 9860.
2035: Target year for the climate positive, circular, and nature positive built environment.
Market Landscape
The Green Star rating system has grown to more than 9860 certifications, and the 2030 and Beyond strategy extends that framework toward national targets for 2035. The launch of a dedicated homes guide signals a shift from commercial buildings toward residential certification at scale.
Homeowners considering a new fully electric, renewable-powered build can use the Practical Guide to Green Star Homes to understand certification stages and roles. The guide also includes advice on explaining the value of certified homes to future buyers.
The takeaway
Applying Green Star principles early in a project, such as choosing fully electric systems and renewable power, can simplify later certification. Reviewing the practical guide before design decisions are finalised helps align a renovation with recognised sustainability standards.
Further reading
Explore more on Home Renovation in Australia to see how green building standards apply to residential projects.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Fifth Estate.
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