about the SDP_

Purpose

The Sustainable Digitalisation Project (SDP) exists to establish and institutionalise a shift to sustainable digitalisation for the built environment.

Vision

Digitalisation associated with the built environment that is responsible, ethical and sustainable; leveraging the environmental, social and governance benefits it offers, while carefully managing the downside risks.

ORIGIN

The SDP was born out of a thought leadership project by Simon Carter: Crossing the Threshold - a primer for sustainable digitalisation in real estate and cities. Launched in 2018, it garnered interest and commitment around sustainable digitalisation.

Approach

The SDP is a multi-disciplinary collaboration drawing on diverse expertise, engaging broadly within Australia and internationally, and partnering with industry, academic and government institutions.

We focus on the built environment, including investment, development, real estate and infrastructure.

We consider the broader systemic implications of digitalisation, and develop practical initiatives to put sustainable digitalisation into practice, engage stakeholders and build capacity.

STRATEGY

We work to six strategic pillars:

1. Define why sustainable digitalisation should be adopted

2. Raise awareness of sustainable digitalisation

3. Provide frameworks and tools to assist with adoption

4. Build a community of champions and practictioners

5. Sustain and improve through ongoing development

6. Advocate for inclusion in relevant policies and programs

Structure

The SDP is led by the SDP Steering Group who set the organisation’s strategic direction and manage its execution.

The SDP’s core body is the SDP Roundtable, which examines the sustainable digitalisation issues and solutions and embeds them across the built environment.

The SDP Collaborators are a network of experts and practitioners working with the SDP in a variety of ways.

All activities are overseen by the SDP Board.