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climate ambition
The simple and cost-effective way to reduce the upfront carbon emissions of your build by up to 7%.
An easy step towards a Green Star build
An easy step towards a Green Star build
Every percentage point counts when you’re working towards Green Star carbon reduction targets. 5 and 6 star Green Star projects require 20% upfront carbon reduction, and from 2026, 4 star projects will require the same. Opt2Act® is a simple way to reduce the embodied emissions of your overall build by up to 7%.
If you choose to Opt2Act®, we make your specified materials carbon neutral
How it works
You specify
Siniat Opt2Act carbon neutral products and systems.
We supply
products via our distribution network to the project site.
We work with our customers
to determine the final quantities of materials used.
We offset
embodied emissions, certifying your materials carbon neutral under Climate Active.
Opt2Act® plasterboard and metal is a low cost option compared with other low-carbon building initiatives
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Typical reduction in overall embodied carbon |
Typical increase to overall project cost* |
Commerical office fit-out |
6.91% |
0.016% |
Residential apartment new build |
3.63% |
0.022% |
Commercial office new build |
1.05% |
0.005% |
Results from independent benchmarking
by Slattery
*Surcharge for offsetting
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5c per linear metre for metal |  |
20c per m2 for plasterboard |
Barangaroo South Residential Waterfront
Barangaroo South Residential Waterfront
Developer Lendlease
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Successfully reduced 20% upfront carbon emissions
Siniat provided carbon-neutral plasterboard for Lendlease’s Barangaroo South Residential Waterfront project in 2015, supporting them in reaching their goal of 20% reduction of upfront carbon emissions.
One Sydney Harbour
One Sydney Harbour
Developer Lendlease
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Targeting 5 Star Green Star
Siniat is supplying Opt2Act carbon neutral plasterboard and metal products to help Lendlease reduce the embodied carbon of this cutting edge development.
Siniat reduces the embodied carbon of our
materials across the entire product life cycle
Locally made
Nearly all our products are made locally, and we’re the only local manufacturer with a carbon neutral program for both plasterboard and metal.
Lower emissions
Our current initiatives are projected to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) by 25% from 2018 levels, on track for our reduction target of 35% by 2030.
Closing the loop
Both our plasterboard and metal products are recyclable.
Siniat materials are already
the responsible choice
Responsible plasterboard
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We’ve installed on-site solar at our Altona and Matraville plants.
Our plasterboard is formulated to reduce energy and water demand, and emissions intensity.
We’re on track to achieve zero waste to landfill across our operations by 2030.
On-site plasterboard recycling systems are installed at our Altona and Matraville plants for our production scrap.
Responsible metal framing
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All steel in our metal products contains 25% recycled content.
We manufacture custom sizes to minimise offcuts.
We recycle all onsite steel waste.
We’ve reduced production scrap waste by 50% since 2016, and are exploring new ways to conserve materials and energy.
We provide tailored solutions to help customers dematerialise their projects without compromising performance.
We have decreased the intensity of electricity consumption of our Beenleigh production operations by more than 20% since 2016.
When you Opt2Act, we amplify your climate ambition by making your
materials carbon neutral, using high quality carbon credits that support these
essential projects:
Jandra and Nulty Native Forest Regeneration
Australia
Restoring forests on degraded land, while generating revenue for regional communities.
Mount Mulgrave Savanna Fire Management
Australia
Reducing the risk of rampant wildfires, creating opportunities for local landowners.
Prony and Kafeete Wind Power
New Caledonia
Building clean energy in a region vulnerable to climate impacts.
Sustainability is built into our business
Sustainability is built into our business
We’ve been reducing our environmental impact for over a decade, and our ambitions are backed by the Etex Road to Sustainability 2030.
Our plants uphold Triple ISO certification and we ensure transparency and alignment with our objectives through Environmental Product Declarations and Modern Slavery Statement.
We’re committed to reducing our Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 35% by 2030, compared with 2018.
Amplify your climate ambition and choose
Opt2Act
To learn more about specifying
Opt2Act carbon neutral Siniat
products and systems, or email
opt2act@siniat.com.au
