
Public spaces
At least 50% of Barangaroo is public open space that everyone can access.
Sustainability at Barangaroo is more than a commitment; it is a philosophy embedded into master planning, design, construction and Barangaroo’s day-to-day management and activities. Barangaroo was Australia’s first certified carbon neutral precinct under the Climate Active initiative. Through a combination of benchmarking, policies and innovative technology, Barangaroo sets a new Australian standard in urban renewal and sustainable construction.
From concept to day-to-day operations, sustainability at Barangaroo is a commitment to:
Each designer and developer involved in Barangaroo is committed to sustainable materials and practices that set up future building owners, tenants and sub-tenants to meet sustainability benchmarks.
From this commitment, long-term sustainability is managed from a government to individual level.
Benchmark 1: Reducing and offsetting all energy used on the site.
Carbon neutrality is ensured, with:
Benchmark 2: Recycling and exporting more water than the drinking water that is imported
As a ‘water wise’ precinct, Barangaroo uses:
Benchmark 3: Responsibly managing waste, diverting waste from landfill and ensuring zero waste emissions
Waste is managed sustainably, with:
Benchmark 4: Providing a place that enhances community wellbeing.
Barangaroo is a place that supports people, with:
At least 50% of Barangaroo is public open space that everyone can access.
Find out how consultation, sustainable funding and a commitment to art and culture embeds creativity and interest.
The mix of architecture at Barangaroo draws from the talent of seasoned and upcoming local and international designers and a dedication to design excellence.
Private and public development partners across have made this sustainable transformation possible.
On Friday 6 December, Barangaroo was announced as the first urban precinct in Australia to be awarded carbon neutral status.
Barangaroo’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond what happens on land to below the waterline.
Native Australian bee colonies have been reintroduced to Barangaroo Reserve to help pollinate the native plant species.