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SUMMARY:Sydney - Building Resilient Assets in an Era of Climate Extremes
DESCRIPTION:The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in New South Wales pose significant challenges to the resilience of government-owned assets and the communities they serve. Many public infrastructure systems — including roads\, bridges\, schools\, and utilities — were not designed to withstand current climate risks\, resulting in repeated damage\, costly rebuilds\, and long-term service disruptions. A key challenge lies in transitioning from reactive recovery efforts to proactive\, risk-informed asset planning and investment. Limited funding\, fragmented governance\, and inconsistent data on asset vulnerability further complicate coordinated resilience-building efforts. However\, there are growing opportunities to address these gaps. \nThe NSW Reconstruction Authority’s leadership in developing the State Disaster Mitigation Plan\, alongside AECOM’s technical expertise in resilience modelling and Moody’s Analytics’ insights into the rising economic costs of disasters\, are paving the way for smarter\, data-driven decision-making. Through collaborative planning\, stronger intergovernmental coordination\, and targeted investment in resilience upgrades\, NSW has a unique opportunity to embed long-term sustainability and community protection into its asset management systems. \nNSW continues to grapple with escalating climate-driven disasters — from the severe flooding in Northern NSW earlier this year to the bushfires in past seasons — that have spotlighted vulnerabilities in government-managed infrastructure. The state’s response demonstrates that the government’s approach must go beyond reactive recovery and focus on proactive resilience in asset management and planning. \nThis NSW-based resilience panel consists of representatives from: \n\nThe NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA)\, backed by more than $300 million in funding\, leading the recovery and mitigation effort through Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP)\, released in February 2024\, and via grant programs such as the Community Assets Program and Central West Recovery & Resilience package (valued at $100 million). Through these initiatives\, damaged infrastructure — such as schools\, bridges\, and community centres — is being rebuilt with enhanced flood resilience and hazard-adaptive design.\nAECOM\, whose expertise in climate adaptation\, risk modelling\, and infrastructure hardening underpins projects such as the Sydney Resilience Strategy and climate-risk assessments for regional NSW retail centres affected by floods and cyclones.\nMoody’s Analytics\, which provides robust analytical modelling approaches. Recent assessments suggest that bushfire-related losses may exceed $4.4 billion and that annual disaster costs across Australia could more than double to $39 billion by 2050.\n\nThe session will blend case studies\, policy panels\, and technical sessions geared towards strengthening government-led asset resilience and advancing community recovery across NSW. \nClick here to register \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Amanda Leck is the Deputy Secretary and Group Head of Adaptation\, Mitigation and Reconstruction with the NSW Reconstruction Authority. In this role\, she is responsible for senior executive leadership of the Group\, including the delivery of the State Disaster Mitigation Plan and Disaster Adaptation Plans in the Hawkesbury–Nepean Valley\, the Northern Rivers region of NSW\, and other areas across the state. Amanda has extensive experience working in complex community and government environments\, bringing together stakeholders from a diverse range of sectors to deliver outcomes that reduce risk and strengthen disaster resilience for communities.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Suzanna Remmerswaal is Group Leader – Impact Assessment and Planning\, Sydney\, at AECOM. An engineer and planner by training\, Suzanna is passionate about creating spaces that better serve people as we adapt to a changing climate. She has more than fifteen years’ experience helping organisations to understand and manage risks and opportunities relating to climate change\, community resilience\, and a low-carbon future.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Michael Drayton is a Market and Product Specialist at Moody’s RMS. He joined RMS in the UK in 1996 as a model developer\, working on extreme weather models for North Atlantic hurricanes\, European windstorms\, and UK floods. In 2004\, Michael returned home to New Zealand. Following the 2010–11 earthquakes in Christchurch\, he became more involved with the local New Zealand market\, liaising between RMS’s developers and local insurers\, regulators\, engineers\, and government. Today\, he provides technical support on Australia and New Zealand physical risk models to Moody’s client-facing teams.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/sydney-building-resilient-assets-in-an-era-of-climate-extremes/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney Office\, Mezzanine Floor\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Sydney Chapter Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Targeting Our Bushfire Risk Management to where it Matters Most (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:With bushfire threats intensifying\, Essential Energy is using enhanced risk modelling to rethink how and where it manages vegetation near powerlines. In this session\, learn how the Bushfire Priority Zone Transition (BPT) project is tackling the challenge of mitigating bushfire risk across 3\,850 km of high-risk network areas—equivalent to a full year’s vegetation management workload. Discover how data-driven prioritisation\, strategic planning\, and targeted investment are enabling a smarter\, more effective response to bushfire resilience in critical electricity infrastructure. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\nPip O’Donnell\, Senior Engineer – Network Risk & Safety\, Essential Energy \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Pip began her career on the BHP Graduate Program\, after completing a double degree in Chemical Engineering and Commerce at the University of Sydney. She worked in the mining sector in technical and leadership roles for a decade. In 2018\, Pip joined Essential Energy in a governance role\, later contributing to finance and leading the ENSMS Development Program. After a year off in 2022 to welcome a second child\, Pip returned to co-lead the Bushfire Priority Zone Transition Project\, an initiative critical to community safety and climate resilience. Based in Port Macquarie\, Pip enjoys the regional lifestyle and is passionate about climate science — and cheering on the Sydney Swans.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-targeting-our-bushfire-risk-management-to-where-it-matters-most-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20250722T024017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T015858Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Advancing Climate Resilience in the Transport Sector - Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidelines (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is placing growing pressure on transport infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. In this session\, discover how the new Austroads Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidelines—developed by AECOM—are helping agencies proactively manage these challenges. You’ll learn how to apply a structured\, evidence-based approach to assessing climate risks and planning targeted adaptations\, with practical takeaways for building resilience into your organisation’s transport asset management strategy. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenters: \n\nAllan Klindworth\, Associate Director – Sustainability and Resilience\, AECOM\nJoanne Vanselow\, Program Manager\, Vehicles & Technology / Environment & Sustainability\, Austroads\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Allan Klindworth is an Associate Director – Sustainability and Resilience at AECOM. He has over 18 years of experience delivering complex\, thought leading climate adaptation projects. He has worked with all levels of government as well as private sector organisations\, helping them to understand the risks presented by the changing climate and to build their resilience through adaptation planning. This work has included assessing risks to existing asset portfolios and integrating consideration of climate change impacts into strategic planning and asset design processes. Allan’s climate resilience experience includes the state-wide assessment of climate risks to Government infrastructure for Infrastructure Victoria and supporting the integration of climate resilience and sustainability policy into the delivery of major infrastructure projects\, including Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project and the North East Link and West Gate Tunnel projects. Allan has also developed climate risk and adaptation frameworks and guidance for federal\, state and international government agencies\, including Austroads\, USAID\, the Australian Department of Defence\, the former Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and the former Victorian Department of Transport.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Joanne Vanselow is a Program Manager at Austroads\, the association of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies. With 17 years of experience spanning both the private and public sectors\, she brings a unique\, holistic perspective to the challenges of modern transport. Joanne began her career as an automotive engineer\, where she developed an understanding of vehicle systems and innovation. She then transitioned into the public sector\, applying her expertise to policy and strategy\, and managed key projects in vehicle safety data insights and trialling connected and automated vehicle technologies. In her current role\, she helps transport agencies to operate a safe and sustainable network by managing two critical programs of work: the vehicles and technology program\, which harnesses the benefits of emerging technologies to improve safety\, sustainability and productivity\, and the environment and sustainability program\, which embeds sustainability into transport decision-making. She is currently managing a suite of projects around climate change resilience and transport decarbonisation with a focus on enabling Austroads members to integrate these considerations into the way they plan\, build and manage transport assets and networks..
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-advancing-climate-resilience-in-the-transport-sector-climate-change-and-natural-hazard-risk-assessment-and-adaptation-planning-guidelines-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20240820T051747Z
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SUMMARY:Perth - How asset management is addressing climate change across different industries
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into how asset management is addressing the pressing issue of climate change across various industries. In this insightful session\, we will explore diverse perspectives from three key sectors. This event welcomes Young Asset Management Professionals who are interested in understanding more about how a career in asset management. \nFeaturing: \n\nWater Services Perspective\, Danielle Higgs\, Water Corporation\nUniversity Perspective\, Cristina Vulpe\, University of Western Australia\nSpeed Networking with industry peers\nConsulting Perspective\, Adam Rotapel\, KPMG\n\n  \nClick here to register\n  \n\nAbout the Presentations and Speakers:\nWater Services Perspective\nThe Water Corporation has an extensive asset base\, servicing communities across Western Australia. Climate change is already impacting the provision of water services. This presentation will provide an overview of the Corporation’s response to date and efforts to better understand the risk to our services in the future. This will inform future asset investment and contingency planning to build the resilience of our water services. \nDanielle Higgs\, Manager Asset Management System & Risk\, Water Corporation\nDanielle Higgs is an Environmental Engineer with over 25years water industry experience. She has worked across a variety of functions including leadership\, strategy\, planning\, operations and business improvement roles. Danielle is currently leading a team undertaking asset climate risk assessments and improving the Water Corporation’s contingency plans.  Danielle is also the Water Corporation’s representative on the Water Services Association of Australia’s Liveable Communities Committee.  This Committee is overseeing water industry wide initiatives to respond to the challenge of climate variability in order to achieve the water industry’s vision of supporting thriving and resilient communities. \n\nUniversity Perspective\nThe University sector has seen a sharp increase in industry-sponsored research projects tackling the effect of climate change on new or mature infrastructure. This presentation will provide a short overview of multi-million dollar research projects from Australia and internationally which aim to unlock new knowledge into designing and maintaining safe and resilient infrastructure in a changing climate. \nCristina Vulpe\, Senior Lecturer\, The University of Western Australia\nCristina Vulpe is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Western Australia. She lectures in Environmental Geotechnics and Risk\, Reliability & Safety. These units broaden students’ understanding of how infrastructure and systems impact on and interact with the environment. \nThrough her research\, she provides safe and economic solutions for the deployment and management of onshore and offshore infrastructure throughout their lifecycle\, taking into account the effect of the changing climate. \n\nConsulting Perspective\nIndustry is recognising the need to understand climate risk and invest in resilience measures to ensure acceptable levels of service are maintained into the future. The consulting sector plays a critical role in supporting asset intensive organisations to address the risks presented by climate change. This presentation will provide an overview of the consulting experience applying asset management approaches to address climate change risk. \nAdam Rotapel\, Manager\, KPMG\nAdam is a Manager in KPMG’s Engineering & Asset Management practice with 15 years of consulting experience across power\, water and other utilities sectors. Adam has been involved in all phases of infrastructure projects from asset management strategy and investment planning through to procurement and project delivery. Adam is the Chair of the Asset Management Perth Chapter and recently presented at the OzWater 24 conference on the topic of investing in climate change resilience. In his current consulting role Adam combines engineering\, risk\, project management and asset management expertise to deliver holistic business improvements to asset intensive organisations.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/perth-how-asset-management-is-addressing-climate-change-across-different-industries/
LOCATION:Water Corporation’s John Tonkin Water Centre\, 629 Newcastle Street\, Leederville\, WA\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth Chapter Events,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240523T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20240418T022503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T022503Z
UID:6528-1716451200-1716498000@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Parks and Recreation Asset Management and UN Sustainability Goals
DESCRIPTION:Featuring speakers\, Chris Silkie\, Asset Management Program Manager\, City of Portland\, Oregon\, Parks and Recreation; and Ben Hayden\, Executive General Manager\, Asset Management for Gladstone Ports Corporation. The presentations will be followed by a Discussion Panel with Chris Silkie\, Ben Hayden\, Sally Nugent\, Mike Bordenaro and Peter Kohler to answer your questions! \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speakers: \nChris Silkie is Asset Management Program Manager for the City of Portland\, Oregon\, Parks and Recreation. He has a Masters Degree in Public Policy/Public Administration and a Masters in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He has worked for the U.S. Department of State\, the U.S. Coast Guard\, and elsewhere. At the City of Portland\, Chris was influential in writing and having City Council approval of an Asset Management Policy that is so inclusive\, it also can be read as an Equity Policy. Chris’ approach to Parks and Recreation asset management has resulted in parks in lower income areas receiving an equitable amount of attention compared to all other areas. \nBen Hayden\, is Executive General Manager\, Asset Management for Gladstone Ports Corporation\, which has an extensive amount of parks and recreation assets and natural assets. Ben has a Masters of Engineering\, Power Generation and an MBA\, Technology Development. Ben has served as Head of Asset Standards for AGL Energy and was General Manager\, Callide Power Station for CS Energy. He was Manager of Asset Management and Maintenance at NRG Gladstome Operating Services where he provided strategic leadership and implementation for asset management systems and processes. Ben brings a wealth of leadership and asset management experience to the program. \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-parks-and-recreation-asset-management-and-un-sustainability-goals/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240321T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20240301T030424Z
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SUMMARY:Auckland / Webinar - Innovating Infrastructure: From Data-Driven Decisions to Climate-Resilient Development in New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hybrid event\, with options for those who can attend in person and those who would prefer to access the event online. This event showcases a dynamic duo of presentations that spotlight the forefront of infrastructure resilience and data-driven management in New Zealand. With a focus on innovative approaches to asset management and climate adaptation\, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge practices and collaborative projects aimed at enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of urban infrastructure. From pioneering data collection methodologies to integrating environmental insights into asset management\, these presentations promise to deliver valuable perspectives and strategies for addressing contemporary challenges in infrastructure planning and climate resilience. Join us to explore the synergies between technology\, data\, and environmental foresight in shaping the future of New Zealand’s transport and urban landscapes. \nClick here to register\n  \nAgenda:\n\n\n5.00pm: Arrival and registration\n5.10pm: Event opening by AMCouncil NZ Chapter\n5.15pm: Preparing for the worst: Asset Management with Environmental Insights\, by Jason Blac\, Senior Consultant – Strategic Advisory (Digital)\, WSP; and Dr Rowan Dixon\, Associate Director – Strategic Advisory\, WSP\n5.50pm: Cracking the Transport System: A National Future-Ready Approach to Consistent Condition Data Collection\, by Shaun Lion-Cachet\, Principal Consultant\, Invise Ltd\n6.25pm: AMCouncil NZ Chapter AGM\n\n\nAbout the presentations and speakers:\nPresentation 1: Preparing for the worst: Asset Management with Environmental Insights\n\nOur journey supporting Hastings District Council (HDC) began back in 2019 when we collaborated with them to digitise the Toitoi Arts and Events Centre using laser scanning\, 3D modelling\, and linking key asset information. This project has expanded over the years to include the adjacent Toitoi Municipal Building\, culminating in a comprehensive Asset Information Model (AIM) of both buildings. \nA key development has been the integration of climate change data within the asset information model to enhance building resilience. This initiative demonstrates the potential of digital technologies\, and particularly Asset Information Models\, in fostering climate-resilient urban infrastructure. \nKey Points: \n\nObjective: To illustrate the integration process and benefits of including digital climate change data into an asset information model.\nMethodology: Overview of the process\, how we discussed strategic climate priorities and challenges for HDC\, how these informed the next steps\, and how this was used to inform the Asset Information Model.\nChallenges and Solutions: Discussion on merging climate data with the existing asset information model and how we navigated them.\nOutcomes and Benefits: Adding value to enhance asset resilience\, improve risk assessment\, and support informed decision-making for climate adaptation strategies through digitisation.\n\nThis presentation aims to showcase the project’s approach to leveraging an existing asset information model to assist in understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on critical infrastructure. \nJason Blac\, Senior Consultant – Strategic Advisory (Digital)\, WSP \nWith over a decade of experience in Project Management and Digital Advisory from the UK and the burgeoning digital sector in New Zealand\, Jason harbours a deep passion for supporting and guiding clients on their transformation journeys. He served as the Project Manager for the award-winning projects at Auckland International Airport (AIA)\, Auckland District Health Board (ADHB)\, and Hastings District Council (HDC) – specifically\, their Digital Twin initiatives. These projects entailed developing client workshops\, crafting strategic roadmaps\, leveraging emerging technologies\, and fostering partnerships across multiple teams. A significant focus of Jason’s current and past roles has been on project governance and reporting\, ensuring transparency\, accountability\, and efficiency in leading successful\, multi-talented teams. He brings an in-depth understanding of designing and implementing outcome-focused strategies to this project. \nDr Rowan Dixon\, Associate Director – Strategic Advisory\, WSP \nDr. Rowan Dixon heads the climate and futures insights advisory at WSP NZ. His extensive training and experience across both government and private sectors have honed his expertise in scrutinizing climate and sustainability policy and practice in Aotearoa and with its international partners. Rowan is dedicated to assisting decision-makers throughout Aotearoa in navigating\, enhancing\, and realizing their infrastructure ambitions. He holds a PhD in Political Economic Geography and a Master’s in Planning. Throughout his career\, Rowan has occupied pivotal roles in the built environment\, climate\, and commercial sectors\, including positions at the Ministry for the Environment\, Dunedin City Council\, and Fairtrade ANZ. \nPresentation 2: Cracking the Transport System: A National Future-Ready Approach to Consistent Condition Data Collection\nConsistent condition data is increasingly important in the New Zealand transport sector’s approach to lifecycle asset management\, benchmarking\, performance management\, and investment decision-making. Te Ringa Maimoa is leading the implementation of a consistent approach to the collection of pavement and surfacing condition data for all local authority sealed roads. The Consistent Condition Data Collection (CCDC) project is being developed collaboratively by sector representatives from councils and Waka Kotahi\, supported by industry subject matter experts. This presentation will focus on how a new Centre of Excellence will collaboratively co-manage the national delivery of the pavement condition data collection programme for the state highway and local road networks from July 2024. \nShaun Lion-Cachet\, Principal Consultant\, Invise Ltd \nShaun Lion-Cachet is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in leadership\, engineering\, asset management\, project management\, and staff management across both the public and private sectors. His technical skills encompass transport infrastructure planning and engineering. His most recent role was as RATA Manager at Co-Lab (Waikato Local Authority Shared Services)\, providing shared transport asset management services to ten Waikato councils. This role involved offering strategy\, guidance\, and engineering services in complex and diverse operating environments across those ten organisations. Shaun is currently a Principal Consultant at Invise Limited\, providing advisory services to address challenges for NZ infrastructure owners. A current project includes the Consistent Condition Data Collection (CCDC) project for NZTA\, where his key tasks involve the establishment and management of two new data collection contracts. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/auckland-nz-innovating-infrastructure-from-data-driven-decisions-to-climate-resilient-development-in-new-zealand/
LOCATION:GHD Centre\, 27 Napier Street\,\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Data,Government,New Zealand Chapter Events,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240321T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240321T090000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20240222T033003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T033042Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - United Nations Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:To support sustainability within infrastructure projects\, and contribute to nations’ wealth\, the United Nations’ Department of Social and Economic Affairs published the “Handbook on Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development”. They have provided in-depth training to developing nations. The principles in the Handbook apply to all infrastructure projects that aim to deliver value and include sustainability in their mission. The speakers will present on the core issues in the Handbook and describe how nations have gained benefits and value. The presentation will be followed by a Discussion Panel with Daniel Platz\, Linda Newton\, Sally Nugent\, Peter Kohler\, and Mike Bordenaro to answer your questions! \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speakers: \nDaniel Platz\, PhD\, United Nations\, Senior Economic Affairs Officer\, Department of Social and Economic Affairs guided the creation of the UN’s Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Local and National Governments. Mr. Platz works in the UN Secretariat Office in New York City and has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Germany. He has worked at the United Nations for more than 20 years and has his PhD in Economics. Mr. Platz plays a pivotal role in raising the awareness of global asset management principles and culture. \nLinda Watson was a key contributor to the Handbook and has worked with Mr. Platz to provide training based on it around the world. Ms. Watson has a Masters in Engineering and a PhD in Civil Engineering. She is based in Ottawa\, Canada\, and was with Defence Construction Canada for more than 10 years. She taught civil and environment engineering at Carlton University for more than 17 years and has her own engineering consulting company.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-united-nations-managing-infrastructure-assets-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231129T124500
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20231121T005614Z
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UID:5913-1701259200-1701261900@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - How Asset Management Practitioners Assist Clients To Meet Their ESG Commitments
DESCRIPTION:Emissions reporting requirements are coming\, and there will be no room on the sidelines for businesses that don’t know how to play. \nAs everyone upgrades their skills to meet these mandatory requirements\, how will you stand out from your competitors? Our panelists/speakers will demonstrate how identifying and advocating for energy-efficient asset upgrades can put you ahead of the pack and ensure that you deliver genuine value to your clients. \nThey will also outline the process for diagnosing and mitigating your business’s emissions\, ensuring that you remain a preferred supplier in the evolving carbon economy. \n  \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speakers:  \nLuke Vaughan\, PFM Head of Business Integrity Australia & New Zealand \nLuke is Programmed’s Head of Business Integrity\, with over 30 years of experience in the built environment. His roles and responsibilities have included asset management\, commercial negotiations\, estimation\, as well as project and facility management for both comprehensive PPPs and pass-through contracts. He has managed teams accountable for the implementation and ongoing currency of ISO 55001 Asset Management System requirements\, contract management\, and asset management continual improvement processes. Additionally\, he has tailored asset management support services for a diverse range of operational teams across Australia\, helping to ensure that contract obligations are aligned with Legal & Risk\, HSEQ\, HR\, Business Systems\, Finance\, Procurement\, Sales & Marketing\, National Service Centre\, and Transition in/Out Transformation support streams. Luke’s project involvement spans various sectors\, including Airports\, Prisons\, Schools\, Universities\, Aged Care\, Commercial Accommodation\, and Logistics Facilities. \nLuke Konynenburg\, Chief Executive Officer at Green Energy Trading and National Carbon Bank of Australia\, Director at Green Energy and Carbon Management \nLuke Konynenburg is an experienced and transformational CEO\, known for his significant contributions to the renewables and environment industry. With a demonstrated history in this field\, Luke has honed his skills in Business Planning\, Energy Efficiency\, and Renewable Energy\, distinguishing himself as a leader in sustainable practices. He is not only a strong business development professional but also adept in Agile Project Development and Lean Process Experience. Dedicated to shaping the future of environmental stewardship\, Luke is committed to developing the sustainability leaders of tomorrow\, guiding them through the complexities of the green economy with expertise and vision. \nArman Kianpour\, PFM Strategic Reliability Asset Manager (Australia & New Zealand) \nArman Kianpour\, the Strategic Reliability Asset Manager at Programmed Facility Management\, is not only a qualified Asset Management Practitioner but also an experienced Reliability Engineer. With a diverse background spanning various industries\, including oil & gas\, road tunnels\, and facilities\, Arman brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. His expertise extends beyond theory\, as he has successfully applied asset management best practices in real-world scenarios. Arman is driven by a passion for translating these practices into tangible benefits\, showcasing his commitment to delivering results through effective asset management strategies.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-how-asset-management-practitioners-assist-clients-to-meet-their-esg-commitments/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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CREATED:20231013T015354Z
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UID:5702-1698152400-1698163200@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Hobart - Future-Proofing Assets: Strategies and Challenges in a Climate-Adaptive Era
DESCRIPTION:Experts will delve into the intricacies of asset management in the face of a rapidly changing climate. Patrick Marshall from Glenorchy City Council will shed light on the challenges and opportunities in managing community assets\, emphasising the implications of climate shifts. Concurrently\, Brie Jak and Ian Avico from Tas Gas will present their transformative journey in redefining asset management strategies\, highlighting the importance of data and EAM. Both presentations underscore the critical need for forward-thinking and adaptive strategies in asset management to navigate the challenges posed by our evolving environment. \n  \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the presentations and speakers:  \nChallenges in Managing Community Assets in a Changing Climate \nPatrick Marshall\, Manager of Assets\, Engineering\, and Design at Glenorchy City Council\, will share the challenges and opportunities in managing the assets of Glenorchy Council for the benefit of the community. He will also discuss considerations on how climate change may affect asset management. \nCreating Value for an Organisation through Asset Management \nTas Gas is undergoing a transformative period to rejuvenate its asset management strategy and enhance value for the business. Brie Jak\, Asset Data & Systems Coordinator\, and Ian Avico\, Project Manager\, Tas Gas\, will jointly present on identified shortcomings and their plans to address them\, with a focus on data and EAM. The presentation will also delve into considerations regarding the changing climate.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/hobart-future-proofing-assets-strategies-and-challenges-in-a-climate-adaptive-era/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Level 5\, 188 Collins Street\,\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Sustainability,Tasmania Chapter Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20230817T034837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T232237Z
UID:5408-1698152400-1698156000@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Unlocking untapped ESG value through Asset Optimisation
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is real and with the recent IPCC report suggests that the earth is warming. To mitigate the effect\, large number of organisations have committed to climate action to reduce their impact on the environment. One of the initiatives\, ESG is at the forefront. \nAs a Reliability Engineer I thought\, what can I do to make a difference? In this webinar we will explore the tools we have at our disposal and what can we do to make a change for the better. \n  \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speaker:  \nAkshay Athalye\, Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer\, Babcock Australia & New Zealand\n \nAkshay is a qualified Reliability and Asset Management Engineer. Although an accidental reliability engineer\, he is an advocate for great Reliability practices. He is also the host of the podcast “Reliability – It Matters”. He has worked across a diverse range of industries from bottling cold beverages to digging copper\, running trains and mammoth naval vessels.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-unlocking-untapped-esg-value-through-asset-optimisation/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Sustainability,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230914T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20230821T022125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T034444Z
UID:5416-1694682000-1694710800@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Auckland Symposium (in person or online) - Getting the balance right - Incorporating resilience in Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:This annual one-day New Zealand based technical symposium brings representatives from various industries together to share asset management experiences and challenges\, and provides a forum for networking & information sharing. \nThis year’s theme is getting the balance right – incorporating resilience in asset management. \nThis will be a hybrid event\, with options for those who can attend in person and those who would prefer to access the symposium virtually / online. The ‘in person’ symposium will be held at the Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre on Thursday 14 September 2023. \nThe cost in Australian dollars to attend either in person or online is: AMCouncil members $150\, non-members $310\, students $50. \nClick here to register\n  \nOn the agenda: \n\nBalancing the needs of today and tomorrow – Geoff Cooper (General Manager – Strategy\, Te Waihanga New Zealand Infrastructure Commission)\nUnison’s experience through Cyclone Gabrielle – Mitch Graham (Fault Avoidance & Constraints Engineer\, Unison)\nAuckland University of Technology or Assets Under Trauma? – David Curry\, AUT\nGFMAM landscape and TC251 update – Martin Kerr and Adele Jones\nUnderstanding asset condition at an airport – Stewart Symon (Asset Manager\, Auckland Airport) and Raymond Sloot (Manager Engineering Services\, Auckland Airport)\nCritical Infrastructure Natural Hazards Resilience Research Overview – Professor Liam Wotherspoon (Civil and Environmental Engineering\, University of Auckland)\n\nFull topic and speaker details below. \n \n\n					\nBalancing the needs of today and tomorrow\nGeoff Cooper\, General Manager – Strategy\, Te Waihanga (NZ Infrastructure Commission)\nIn a world where change is occurring at an ever-accelerating rate\, against a backdrop of global uncertainty and increasing costs for infrastructure – how do we meet our needs today\, address the challenges of our time and protect the future? \nWhile a lot of attention is given to new projects\, 99% of the infrastructure we need for the future is already with us today. As such\, the New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy Rautaki Hanganga highlights that a large part of New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit is the cost of maintaining and renewing existing infrastructure. \nTo manage the infrastructure challenges we face\, it is critical to get better use from this existing infrastructure\, and improve how we maintain and manage it. Geoff will place asset management within the greater national infrastructure challenge and discuss some of the knotty choices ahead\, as we grapple with the significant challenge of stewardship for the assets already around us. \nGeoff Cooper has a background in global policy having worked for the United Nations\, the United States Treasury and the Federal Reserve. \nBefore becoming GM Strategy at Te Waihanga (the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission)\, Geoff worked as a Chief Economist at Auckland Council and at PwC. \nGeoff holds a Master of Economics with First Class Honours from the University of Auckland and a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University. \n\n					\nUnison’s experience through Cyclone Gabrielle\nMitch Graham\, Fault Avoidance & Constraints Engineer\, Unison\nIn February 2023 cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand. This was the costliest tropical cyclone on record in the southern hemisphere\, with total damages estimated to be at least $13.5 billion. The scale of damage and disruption to Unisons electricity distribution network was the most severe in living memory. This presentation will tell the story of Unisons response and ongoing recovery\, and how good asset management practices supported Unisons readiness and reduced the potential effects of such an event. \nMitch is a chartered electrical engineer and an asset management practitioner. Starting his career in the electricity distribution sector at Unison Networks\, Mitch cut his teeth in an operational engineering role within the Network Operation Centre. Since then\, Mitch has worked in Asset Management with a focus on overhead lines. His specialty areas include overhead conductor and timber pole condition assessment\, as well as asset risk modelling for renewal planning. Mitch has been an active member of seven electricity industry asset management working groups and steering committees\, and the chair of the Overhead Line Designers Forum. In 2023\, Mitch was named as the Electricity Engineers’ Association Young Engineer of the Year. \n\n					\nAUT – Auckland University of Technology or Assets Under Trauma?\nDavid Curry\, Group Director Estates Operations\, Auckland University of Technology\nThis presentation maps the development of Asset Management practice at AUT over the past 20 years and the (mostly) positive influence of Government Policy in the sector.  It covers the practical application of asset management in the operation of a large portfolio especially in relation to risk management and sustainability.  It seeks to offer a view on what an operational portfolio owners might want from their AM teams; ie what product are you offering?  The presentation will also cover how AM info is used in supporting the development of AUT’s Property Strategy. \nDavid has been involved in the planning\, development\, operation and maintenance of large public-sector property portfolios for over 35 years.  He holds a Pg Cert in Facilities Management from the University College of Estate Management and a Pg Dip in Disaster Risk Management from Auckland University of Technology.\n \n\n					\nUpdate of Global Forum on Maintenance & Aset Management (GFMAM) Asset Management Landscape Revision\nMartin Kerr\, AMCouncil Members’ Representative on TC251\, and Adele Jones\, Principal – Strategic Advisory (Asset Management)\, WSP New Zealand\nThis presentation will provide an overview of work being completed on GFMAM’s Project Number 24: The Asset Management Landscape 3rd Edition. AM Council has the Project 24 Leadership role\, and has a group of members who are feeding into the revision of the Asset Management Landscape 3rd Edition. \nThe purpose of the GFMAM Landscape is to describe our common understanding of Asset Management\, particularly highlighting its breadth; and to provide a globally agreed framework against which knowledge bases and practices can be aligned\, compared\, and contrasted. The Landscape complements the ISO 55000 suite of standards and related material\, which is primarily intended to address the use of a Management System. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the Asset Management Landscape document\, key areas of proposed change\, progress made to date and next steps through to publication of the 3rd edition. \nMartin Kerr is a Certified Fellow in Asset Management (CFAM) and a Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA). Martin is the founder of Structured Change Pty Ltd\, co-author of Living Asset Management Maturity\, an active AMBok team member and an Asset Management Maturity Assessor for the Council. Martin is also the Technical Manager of the WPiAM CAMA team and a project member at the GFMAM. \nAdele is a Principal in WSP’s Strategic Advisory team with 20+ years of experience\, leading and delivering a diverse range of strategic advisory\, asset management\, network management and procurement projects\, both nationally and internationally. Adele is part of the Asset Management Council’s New Zealand Chapter Committee and is a member of AM Council’s GFMAM Asset Management Landscape Revision Working Group. \nAdele has worked across a wide variety of horizontal and vertical infrastructure portfolios\, including transport\, 3-waters\, property and buildings\, recreation and aviation. Adele’s technical skills span wide range of asset management practices at strategic\, tactical and operational levels\, with a strong focus on aligning with the International Standard for asset management\, ISO 55001. She has experience in asset management policy\, asset management system development\, strategic asset management planning\, investment decision making approaches\, business case development\, asset management planning\, risk management and asset data and information management practices. \n\n					\nUnderstanding asset condition at an airport\nStewart Symon\, Asset Manager\, and Raymood Sloot\, Manager Engineering Services\, Auckland Airport\nAuckland Airport is committed to managing its critical infrastructure to a high and consistent standard\, for the long term\, and to support this we require a strong understanding of the condition of our assets.  As such\, we have put emphasis on: \n\nBuilding awareness of the need\nCommitting to capturing the data via our frontline teams\nMaking the data easy to understand\n\nThis output from this activity is now providing value for us. This presentation will share our journey so far\, including challenges and approach. \nStewart has an engineering background\, with a degree and NZCE in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked at Auckland Airport for the last 13 years\, and previously worked for over 20 years in manufacturing companies such as James Hardie\, Ford\, Alcoa and BHP NZ Steel. \nFor the last 5 years he has been leading activity to build up an AM framework and improve AM practice at Auckland Airport. Some relevant areas of prior experience include leading Operational Improvement projects\, leading the GIS and Asset Data team\, and leading a Project Delivery team. \nRaymond also has an Engineering background\, with a diploma in Asset Management. \nHe has worked at Auckland Airport for the last 4 years and has previously been the Engineering Manager at Wiri Oil Services\, the Reliability Engineering Manager at Lion\, and the Engineering Services Manager at TipTop-Fonterra. \nHe is passionate about change for the better and with helping organizations to transform from good to great. A huge advocate for Lean processes and how they are the foundations for successfully implementing Asset Management strategies. \n\n					\nCritical Infrastructure Natural Hazards Resilience Research: National Overview \nProfessor Liam Wotherspoon\, Civil and Environmental Engineering\, University of Auckland\nRecent natural hazards events in Aotearoa New Zealand have highlighted the vulnerability of the critical infrastructure networks and the impacts of loss of service on communities and the economy. These events\, along with a history of strong collaboration between research and industry\, has motivated a wide range of research focussing on the resilience of critical infrastructure networks when exposed to natural hazard events. This presentation will provide a summary of recently completed and ongoing research across New Zealand\, along with some of the future directions of this research. This summary will be presented on behalf of a large group of researchers from across the country. It will look across network components\, individual networks\, interactions or dependencies across networks and the socio-economic implications of losses of service. \nLiam is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Auckland. He leads a number of national research programmes that focus on the resilience of critical infrastructure across a range of natural hazards. This includes the co-leadership of the Built Environment theme of the Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge and Deputy-Director of Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE\, a national centre of research excellence focussing on earthquake resilience. \n\n					\n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/auckland-symposium-in-person-or-online-getting-the-balance-right-incorporating-resilience-in-asset-management/
LOCATION:Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre\, 56 Wakefield Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events,Sustainability
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021122
CREATED:20230822T024731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T024731Z
UID:5458-1694626200-1694633400@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Sydney - Portfolio Asset Management in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Globally\, we are seeing a rise in frequency and impact of natural catastrophes that are being exacerbated by a changing climate. Our climate has already changed\, it is physically bigger\, it holds more energy and when that energy is released it creates more disruption than our operations and assets are often designed for. Asset managers must adopt approaches to managing portfolio physical risk that better reflects the uncertainty of our operating environments. \nThis presentation will discuss: \n\nIdentify: Climate change\, systemic risk and asset portfolios\nMeasure: How to assess physical climate risk across large asset portfolios\nManage: Observations on asset portfolio risk and how to manage them\n\n  \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speaker:\nHenry Elderfield\, Manager – Risk Advisory\, Aurecon\n\nHenry is an experienced risk manager with a diverse range of international experience in climate change risk management\, asset portfolio risk management\, international security and counterterrorism\, and crisis management. \nHenry specialises in physical climate risk assessments to inform operational resilience initiatives and financial market disclosure frameworks for large physical asset portfolios. He has designed and executed portfolio climate risk assessments for S&P500 and ASX50 companies. \nHenry focuses on aligning climate risk management to business performance\, which means: \n\nAdopting existing enterprise management frameworks\nIdentifying key operational and business functions to assess climate risk against\nDeriving the incremental effect of climate change on existing risk profiles\n\nHenry has a degree in International Relations majoring in Diplomacy\, Masters Degree in Business majoring in Applied Finance. Henry also hold an Associate in Risk Management accreditation from The Institutes.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/sydney-portfolio-asset-management-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Aurecon\, Level 11\, 73 Miller Street\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Sydney Chapter Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021123
CREATED:20230725T033006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T005841Z
UID:5299-1692293400-1692300600@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Perth - Digital Transformation and Sustainability: Pioneering a Net Zero Future in Transportation Management
DESCRIPTION:Digital Work Management in Transportation (Anthony Dongegan\, National Asset Manager; and Craig Symons\, Asset & Systems Superintendent\, QUBE Bulk) \nThe Qube Bulk Asset Management Team will present how they have transitioned their Maintenance Work Management processes from a locally managed\, paper based system to a Digital tablet and Online solution within a National Transport organisation. Learnings to be shared on approach taken\, integration of multiple platforms and benefits. \nClimate Action: Establishing a Sustainable and Net Zero Future for Transport (Steve Beyer\, Director Portfolio Strategic Projects Office\, Government of WA\, Department of Transport) \nThe Department of Transport is leading the development of the Transport Sector Emissions Reduction Strategy\, as part of a suite of emissions reduction strategies for Western Australia’s economy. These are focussed on achieving the Government’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050\, and informing an interim 2035 target and initiatives to drive that change. The presentation will provide an overview of transport sector emissions\, the pathways to 2035 for the different parts of transport\, and key drivers for emissions reduction. \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speakers:  \nAnthony Donegan\, National Asset Manager\, QUBE Bulk \nAnthony Donegan is an experienced Asset Management Professional within the mining and haulage industry. He has a wide range of skills around whole of life asset management\, commercial negotiations\, system integration projects with strong leadership qualities. Anthony has held a variety of positions that has been responsible for large fleet maintenance\, work management and an operational fleet monitoring department. \nAnthony’s role as the National Asset Manager for Qube Bulk covers the key areas of Fleet Procurement and Design\, Materials supplier management\, Support Systems and processes\, standardisation of Whole of Life Cycle Cost management whilst looking for improvement initiatives through systems or technology based solutions. He has worked across a Heavy Haul\, Cranes and Fixed Plant asset base. \nCraig Symons\, Asset & Systems Superintendent\, QUBE Bulk \nCraig is an experienced asset management specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the mining industry.  He is skilled in budgeting\, mining\, minerals\, continuous improvement\, and plant maintenance.  He is a strong consulting professional with good communication skills across all levels of organisations. \nIn his current role\, Craig is responsible for the promotion of work management practises through efficient solutions that optimise the time required by sites to complete the various activities. This is achieved through an understanding of system capability and defining the processes which site personnel can consistently work with or report through. \nSteve Beyer\, Director Portfolio Strategic Projects Office\, Government of Western Australia\, Department of Transport \nSteve Beyer has worked in WA Government transport agencies for over 40 years. He leads the WA Transport Portfolio’s work on climate action\, dealing with climate risk and adaptation\, and emissions reduction for the Portfolio’s activities and for the wider transport sector.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/perth-digital-transformation-and-sustainability-pioneering-a-net-zero-future-in-transportation-management/
LOCATION:Aurecon Group Perth Office\, 5th Floor\, 863 Hay Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Government,Perth Chapter Events,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230725T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230725T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021123
CREATED:20230626T064023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T004530Z
UID:4982-1690290000-1690291800@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Hills M2 Motorway Sustainability Achievements - 2023 AM Sustainability Excellence Award Winner
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\,Transurban (with the support of its incident response and maintenance contractor\, Ventia) achieved significant sustainability outcomes at its Hills M2 Motorway asset. Innovative solutions were deployed\, in line with asset management best practice\, resulting in success in diverting waste from landfill\, reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, generating biodiversity value and enhancing customer travel. \nIndependent verification of the sustainability outcomes was undertaken by using the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s IS Operations rating scheme\, and the Hills M2 Motorway was subsequently certified at an “Excellent Operations IS Rating”\, with a score of 69 points-the highest operations rating within the industry \n  \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speakers:  \nColin Rymer\, Head of Asset Management Systems and Governance\, Transurban \nColin has extensive asset management\, strategy and commercial experience across infrastructure\, utilities and aircraft. He has worked at Transurban for the last 8 years supporting the NSW motorways to improve asset performance for our road users. Prior to Transurban\, Colin worked with Sydney Water and the Royal Australian Air Force in the fields of asset management\, logistics and maintenance support. Colin has a Doctorate of Business Administration and is passionate about leadership and high performing teams. \nTroy Mattiazzo\, Maintenance Manager\, Ventia \nTroy is the Incident Response and Maintenance Manager for Ventia’s NSW Motorway and Tunnel contracts with Transurban. Troy’s experience includes working within Transurban’s asset management framework to deliver civil maintenance across the Eastern Distributor\, Cross City Tunnel\, Lane Cove Tunnel\, Hills M2 Motorway and M5 Southwest Motorway. \nTroy is passionate about sustainability and innovation and is constantly working on initiatives that deliver better outcomes for stakeholders. One of the most recent initiatives that Troy has helped to champion is the deployment of the new Electric Incident Response Truck\, that is expected to save around 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide and equivalent gases per annum. \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-hills-m2-motorway-sustainability-achievements-2023-am-sustainability-excellence-award-winner/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T021123
CREATED:20230627T061834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T025823Z
UID:5002-1689696000-1689703200@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Hybrid Event (Wellington or Online) -  New Zealand's Approaches to Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Carbon\, how can this be measured\, verified and reduced by 2050 by Dr Lee Bint\, Director Sustainability\, New Zealand Defence Force\, and Rachael Wood\, Sustainability Advisor\, GHD; Climate-related disclosures\, scenario analysis\, and the TCFD framework – what it means for asset management. \nThis is a hybrid event\, with the in person event being held at Welling ton Railway Station Level 1\, and it will be available as a webinar to those wishing to join in online. \nClick here to register\n  \nAgenda:\n\n\n4.00pm: Arrival and registration (for those attending in person)\n4.10pm: Event opening by AMCouncil NZ Chapter\n4.25pm: Carbon\, how can this be measured\, verified and reduced by 2050 by Dr Lee Bint\, Director Sustainability\, New Zealand Defence Force\, and Rachel Wood\, Sustainability Advisor\, GHD\n5.10pm:  Climate-related disclosures\, scenario analysis\, and the TCFD framework – what it means for asset management\n\n\nAbout the presentations and speakers:\nPresentation 1: Carbon\, how can this be measured\, verified and reduced (by 2050)\nThe Defence Estate and Infrastructure sustainability journey began in 2018\, and by 2019 its Sustainability Framework was in play with the vision of Tuku Iho. Tuku Iho in this instance is explained as “our living legacy”. This reflects the ambition to leave the estate and the wider environment in a better condition for future generations. There are four pillars that provide the structure for the framework\, which highlight the complexities and interrelationships across all areas of sustainability. Tuku Iho includes a key action to mitigate the impacts to / from climate change\, while being more comprehensively sustainable. \nAdditionally\, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is a participant of the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP)\, which has been set up to accelerate the reduction of emissions within the public sector. The CNGP requires the measurement and verification of emissions annually\, and a number of key emissions reduction activities to achieve carbon neutrality. \nLee and Rachel will provide insight into the NZDF’s progress to-date\, and discuss how the Defence Estate is mitigating and adapting to climate change\, including how sustainability is being embedded into building designs to reduce emissions in both construction and operation\, as well as to keep people and assets safe from climate hazards that are likely to occur in the area. \nDr Lee Bint\, Director Sustainability\, New Zealand Defence Force\nLee has been leading the Defence sustainability journey since 2018\, establishing and implementing their first sustainability framework and leading a team of technical experts across energy\, sustainable buildings\, resilience and sustainability. During this time\, she has also co-founded the all-of-government sustainability group\, supported numerous other government agencies in commencing on their sustainability pathway\, held the position as Vice Chair of the Carbon & Energy Professionals Board and welcomed her daughter into the world. \nPrior to Defence\, Lee worked as a Sustainable Building Scientist at BRANZ while also completing the Sustainable Business Council Future Leaders’ Programme and being elected the Future Leader’s Representative on the Sustainable Business Council Board\, and also working with UnionAID as the hosts of the Myanmar Young Leaders Programme. \nLee completed her PhD in Building Science at Victoria University of Wellington\, which included the development of a Water Efficiency Rating Tool that was awarded runner-up at the Grow Wellington Bright Ideas Challenge in 2011. \nRachel Wood\, Sustainability Advisor\, GHD\nRachel is an Environmental Economist with a master’s degree in Economics from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) majoring in Ecological Footprint Accounting. As a student\, she discovered a passion for resource management\, climate change research\, environmental economics (impact analysis)\, and social development. She is interested in improving the sustainability of social and economic activity through innovative solutions and effective strategies. During her time at GHD\, she has become more engaged with greenhouse gas accounting for carbon emissions auditing and Climate Change Risk Assessments. \nPresentation 2: Climate-related disclosures\, scenario analysis\, and the TCFD framework – what it means for asset management in practice\nWhat can – and should – asset managers do now in the face of increasing climate change impacts\, evolving climate policies\, and potentially insufficient financial and human resources to address it? The Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework offers an answer – about how to manage climate change strategy\, targets\, action planning\, risk management and financial decisions. \nTCFD reporting – also called climate-related disclosures or climate statements in New Zealand – is now mandatory for most of the country’s financial system and listed companies. It is strongly incentivised for the public sector\, too\, which reports to the Ministry for the Environment and Climate Change Commission under the Zero Carbon Act. \nApplied to asset management\, TCFD reporting can consolidate information on where you want to get to\, what you need to do\, and the good work you’re already doing – but perhaps not thinking of it as climate-related. In the guise of a reporting framework\, TCFD reporting is a strategic planning exercise\, which asset managers can use to test the resilience of their current strategies. Like testing a plane in a wind tunnel\, the TCFD framework uses climate scenario analysis to consider different plausible futures\, such as rapid decarbonisation or ‘hot house’ warming scenarios. \nWith insurers and banks among those required to report\, and international adoption of TCFD reporting in the UK\, TCFD is where all entities’ climate change reporting is going. And it can be immensely helpful to asset managers seeking to organise their approach to climate change. \nMatt Raeburn\, Principal – Strategic Advisory (Climate Change and Sustainability)\, WSP\nMatt is a Principal climate strategist based in WSP’s Wellington office with 18 years of experience in Aotearoa New Zealand and the US. An American-Kiwi who spent a decade in environmental law and policy in Washington DC and Portland\, Oregon\, Matt worked in the Ministry for the Environment’s Climate Directorate from 2018-2021. There\, he implemented parallel TCFD reporting regimes under the Zero Carbon Act and Financial Sector Amendment Act. \nOver 7 years in New Zealand\, Matt has worked with corporate\, council and Central Government asset managers on their climate risks\, strategies\, and reporting projects as a consultant for EY\, Beca\, and now WSP. He recently developed climate scenarios for NZ’s construction and property sector and previously led delivery of the Wellington Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment. \nAdele Jones\, Principal – Strategic Advisory (Asset Management)\, WSP\nAdele is a Principal in our Strategic Advisory team with 20+ years of experience\, leading and delivering a diverse range of strategic advisory\, asset management\, network management and procurement projects\, both nationally and internationally. Adele has worked across a wide variety of horizontal and vertical infrastructure portfolios\, including transport\, 3-waters\, property and buildings\, recreation and aviation. \nAdele’s technical skills span wide range of asset management practices at strategic\, tactical and operational levels\, with a strong focus on aligning with the International Standard for asset management\, ISO 55001. She has experience in asset management policy\, asset management system development\, strategic asset management planning\, investment decision making approaches\, business case development\, asset management planning\, risk management and asset data and information management practices.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/hybrid-event-wellington-or-online-new-zealands-approaches-to-climate-change/
LOCATION:Wellington Railway Station\, 2 Bunny Street\, Pipitea\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events,Sustainability,Webinar
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