31 July 2023

ASBEC has a longstanding focus on cities, infrastructure and urban‐scale policy to support a sustainable, liveable and resilient built environment. We have an interest in ensuring both private and publicly funded health infrastructure is responsive, integrated, sustainable and climate resilient. We also strongly believe that the built environment is key to ensuring communities are supported to take action against the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change.

ASBEC recommends the following priorities be considered as part of the National Health and Climate Strategy:

1. Commit to achieving applying trusted, robust and credible building rating systems such as Green Star and NABERS in all new healthcare facilities and existing assets.
2. Leverage the government’s strong market presence to deliver better-performing, resilient buildings, achieve emissions reduction targets and encourage a decarbonised supply chain.
3. Recognise and educate the community that efficient, electrified homes are healthier, comfortable, and more resilient to the impacts of heat stress.

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