DECNet Defence Infrastructure Roundtable Series 2025
Roundtable 4: Sustainability Requirements
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
Time: 10:00–11:30 am (AEST)
Format: Online event
Cost: Free for Defence Staff and DECNet Pro Members, $110 (excl GST) for Non-Members
Synopsis:
The introduction of enhanced sustainability criteria into Defence infrastructure contracts reflects a growing commitment to reducing environmental impacts and promoting resource efficiency. While broadly welcomed, industry participants have raised questions about the practical application of these changes—particularly regarding the timing of documentation updates, constraints on material selection, and the added layers of consideration required in project planning.
This roundtable will provide a collaborative platform for industry stakeholders to discuss the practical implications of these new sustainability mandates, identify current obstacles in their implementation, and propose constructive solutions to streamline processes and enhance project outcomes.
Key topics to be addressed:
- Impact of evolving sustainability requirements on project planning and tendering
- Challenges associated with restrictive specifications on materials and methods
- Consequences of frequent tender amendments and their effects on project timelines and costs
- Strategies for clearer, more consistent integration of sustainability criteria into Defence projects
Goals of this roundtable:
- Facilitate dialogue on the realistic application and management of sustainability mandates
- Develop actionable recommendations to improve clarity and predictability of tender documents
- Identify collaborative opportunities between Defence and industry to advance sustainable project delivery effectively
Who should attend:
- Defence estate and procurement professionals
- Sustainability and environmental management specialists
- Industry contractors and consultants involved in Defence infrastructure projects
- Suppliers of sustainable materials and technologies
Outcomes:
- Session recording and a comprehensive summary of proposed solutions published on DECNet
- Formal communication of recommendations and insights to Defence’s Security and Estate Group for potential adoption
Have your say:
- Submit your question or suggestion for discussion via this form.