GPT has received a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia for the fit out of its headquarters within the MLC Centre in Sydney.
In a move that has set new standards for what can be achieved within existing CBD buildings, GPT has created a carbon neutral workplace in the landmark, 33 year-old, Harry Seidler designed MLC Centre.
This is the first time the rating has been awarded within a building that has not undergone a complete refurbishment.
GPT’s head of sustainability Rosemary Kirkby said the group’s achievement provided a working model for corporations seeking to build strong, unified cultures in a premium environment without them having to leave the CBD.
“We have shown that you can break down the core of existing buildings to achieve the collaborative workplaces required for success in the 21st Century. We have also proved that to get the best return on a business’ investment in its office accommodation, you also need to invest in building an open and collaborative culture and to provide the right technology to support mobility and accessibility for employees,” she said.
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