What is Green Star Certification?

Rondo’s Contribution to Green Star-Certified Buildings in Australia

As sustainability takes centre stage in modern construction, Green Star certifications have become a benchmark for environmental excellence. Rondo, a leader in steel framing solutions, plays a crucial role in helping Australian projects achieve their Green Star ratings through its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, carbon neutrality, and responsible material sourcing.

What is Green Star Certification?

Administered by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), Green Star is the nation’s leading sustainability rating system for buildings, fit-outs, and communities. It assesses projects on their environmental impact across categories such as energy efficiency, material use, and emissions reduction. The certification levels include:

⭐ 4 Stars – Best Practice
⭐⭐ 5 Stars – Australian Excellence
⭐⭐⭐ 6 Stars – World Leadership

Rondo’s Key Sustainability Credentials

Rondo enables builders and architects to meet stringent Green Star requirements with its sustainable steel solutions. These include:

• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) – Offering full transparency on lifecycle environmental impact.
• Climate Active Certification (OPT-IN Carbon-Neutral Steel) – Allowing builders to offset carbon emissions.
• Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Level 2A – Contributing an RPV score of 13 for Green Star projects.
• ISO 14001 Certification – Ensuring responsible environmental management in steel manufacturing.

Green Star Projects Using Rondo Products

Several landmark projects across Australia have integrated Rondo’s sustainable steel solutions to achieve Green Star ratings, including:

🏆 6-Star Green Star Buildings (World Leadership in Sustainability):

• Royal Randwick – Winx Stand, NSW (Supplied by Hume Building Products)
• 4 Parramatta Square, NSW
• Jubilee Place, QLD
• Midtown Centre, QLD

🌟 5-Star Green Star Buildings (Australian Excellence):

• Kings Square, WA

🌿 4-Star Green Star Buildings (Best Practice):

• The New Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA

Royal Randwick, Winx Stand

Shaping a Sustainable Future

By choosing Rondo’s sustainably certified steel, builders can achieve higher Green Star ratings, reduce environmental impact, and future-proof projects against evolving sustainability standards. As the demand for low-carbon, high-performance buildings grows, Rondo continues to support the industry with innovative, eco-friendly steel solutions.

For more information on how Rondo can contribute to your next Green Star project, contact Hume Building Products today.