NABERS is pleased to announce the launch of Embodied Carbon Conversations.
This webinar series is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to grow their understanding of embodied carbon. As our grid decarbonises, embodied carbon is on track to become the largest source of emissions from Australia’s built environment.
The Embodied Carbon Conversations series will explore how the building sector can tackle the challenge of embodied carbon. You'll hear from an intriguing mix of guest speakers, offering unique perspectives, deep technical knowledge and answers to your questions.
All webinars are free to join, simply register for the sessions that interest you.
Online Event Schedule
Session #1 - Introduction to the NABERS Embodied Carbon tool
Thursday 6 August 2026 | 12 pm to 1pm AEST
Key topics:
- What the NABERS Embodied Carbon tool is & why it was developed
- Material coverage and evidence requirements
- What the star ratings mean
- The Embodied Carbon calculator
Session #2 - Embodied carbon emission factors
Thursday 13 August 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST
Key topics:
- What the NABERS Embodied Carbon emission factor requirements are
- What the NABERS Emission Factor database is, how and why it was developed
- What an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is and how to extract information
- Common complexities of EPDs
Session #3 – Stored biogenic carbon explained
Thursday 27 August 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST
Key topics:
- What stored biogenic carbon is
- How stored biogenic carbon is documented in Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- How stored biogenic carbon is accounted for in the NABERS Embodied Carbon tool
- Efficiency and innovation in the design and use of timber through industry led research
Session #4 – The role of the carbon planner
Thursday 3 September 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST
Key topics:
- What a carbon planner does and their role on a project
- Key inputs to design stage estimation
- Tips and tricks for as-built data collection and collation
Session #5 – Architectural approaches to embodied carbon
Thursday 10 September 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST
Key topics:
- The role of the architect in embodied carbon reduction
- Key architectural decisions, following through into construction phase
- Case studies
Session #6 – Engineering insights on embodied carbon reduction
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST
Key topics:
- The role of the engineer in embodied carbon reduction
- Strategies for facilitating low embodied carbon design
- Key structural engineering decisions
Session #7 – Digital tools for embodied carbon estimation
Thursday 24 September 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST
Key topics:
- How digital tools can support embodied carbon estimation in design stage
- How the NABERS Embodied Carbon tool is integrated into these tools
- Key offerings of the tools
For any questions on the Embodied Carbon Conversations webinar series, please contact us.