IS Rating Scheme
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Description
The IS Rating Scheme is Australia and New Zealand’s rating framework to assess the sustainability of the planning, design, construction and operation phases of infrastructure programs, projects, networks and assets. IS evaluates the sustainability performance of the quadruple bottom line (governance, economic, environmental and social) of infrastructure development. Several manuals and resources are available, covering different phases of the infrastructure cycle, being the main ones IS Design & As Built v2.0 and IS Planning v2.0. The total score is calculated based on the points achieved in the different credits. Verification of the assessment result is undertaken by an independent third-party verifier.
Tool Outcome
Based on the score achieved, projects receive a certification (Bronze – Silver – Gold – Platinum – Diamond). The scoring and certification provide a framework for consistent application and evaluation of sustainability in tendering process, help in scoping with risks and foster efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement in the sustainability outcomes from infrastructure.
Sustainability Criteria
Sustainability of projects is assessed across 17 social, governmental, economic and environmental criteria:
– Context
– Leadership & management
– Sustainable procurement
– Resilience
– Innovation
– Options assessment & business case
– Benefits
– Energy & carbon
– Green infrastructure
– Environmental impacts
– Resource efficiency
– Water
– Ecology
– Stakeholder engagement
– Legacy
– Heritage
– Workforce sustainability