An industry leader with extensive experience promoting sustainability in the built environment has been appointed CEO of Australia’s Supply Chain Sustainability School.
Robin Mellon, who was formerly the chief operating officer at the Green Building Council of Australia, has stepped into the new role with the aim of increasing supplier engagement on sustainability within the property, construction and infrastructure industries.
Launched in March 2015 with the support of key industry partners, the organisation builds on the success of the United Kingdom’s Sustainability School, which was established in 2012.
Co-Chair of the School and founding partner, Renuka Sabaratnam, who is also John Holland’s manager for sustainability, said appointing a ‘champion’ to the role represents the next step in the School’s growth and evolution.
“Robin’s collaborative style and extensive networks will enhance our ability to work with both the public and private sectors to raise understanding of sustainability,” Renuka said.
Co-Chair of the School and founding partner, Rod Petre, who is also Mirvac’s procurement manager for construction, said Robin was selected for his reputation, industry knowledge, and broad experience working to educate the sector on best practice sustainable construction.
“Working with someone of Robin’s calibre will help us deepen the understanding of sustainability and create a ‘multiplier effect’ Petre said.
Mellon said he is proud to be part of an industry-led initiative that unlocks the potential for so many organisations to create real value, and provides free learning options for companies of every size.
“Bringing the best resources and tools together in one place to build everyone’s skills and knowledge from the fundamentals upwards is the fastest way for us to create the buildings, communities and infrastructure we need for a sustainable Australia,” Mellon said.