Stay updated on the latest advancements on the development of the FAST-Infra Label and key insights from the Label Secretariat

The global shift towards sustainability is transforming how investors approach infrastructure. As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors gain increasing importance, they are reshaping capital allocation, especially in infrastructure. In our latest blog, we dive into the core principles of ESG, its vital role in infrastructure, and the challenges around ensuring transparency and credibility.

FAST-Infra Label at Paris Infraweek 2024 - Hosted by FAST-Infra and Meridiam, this invite-only event gathers industry experts to explore the FAST-Infra Label's impact on sustainable investments. Featuring a keynote by Meridiam's Chief Strategy Officer and insights from top leaders, it offers a unique look at the future of sustainable infrastructure.

The FAST-Infra Label event at New York Climate Week highlighted how the Label is helping to drive investments in sustainable infrastructure by creating a unified framework to ensure transparency, comparability, and higher sustainability standards. Key insights focused on how the Label enhances transparency, drives investment, and sets higher sustainability standards, especially in emerging markets.

The article highlights the critical role contractors can play in advancing sustainable infrastructure, particularly in light of the construction industry's responsibility for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. During a recent webinar hosted by CICA and FAST-Infra, industry leaders discussed the importance of certification and benchmarking to differentiate between high-quality and subpar projects. They emphasized the need for immediate action to bridge the sustainability gap and introduced the FAST-Infra Label as a tool to prevent greenwashing and streamline the certification process. The FAST-Infra initiative aims to address the $15 trillion infrastructure investment gap by 2040 and promote a regenerative approach to infrastructure that integrates local contexts and resource circularity. Contractors are encouraged to adopt the FAST-Infra Label to contribute actively to the future of sustainable infrastructure.

There is a $18 trillion gap in sustainable infrastructure investments that needs to be covered by 2040. FAST-Infra Label will be at New York Climate Week 2024, with an event focusing on boosting private sector investment and how finance solutions and strategies can cover this gap.

The FAST-Infra Label Training is a 2-day online course (Oct 29-30, 2024) teaching professionals to implement sustainable infrastructure projects using the FAST-Infra Label. It covers the Label's process, criteria, and benefits. Early bird registration ends Sept 18, 2024. Certification is included.

Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB), the Secretariat for the label unveiled its updated framework. Prominent speakers in infrastructure and finance discussed how the label helps address the finance challenge.

In a recent video interview, Nathalie Gaullier, label’s Global Programme Manager at the Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) Foundation, shared important details about the critical role of infrastructure in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The recent FAST-Infra Label Public Consultation conducted by the Secretariat of the Label serves as a crucial platform for engaging stakeholders from diverse sectors in shaping sustainable infrastructure development.

Join us for a dynamic conversation on how the FAST-Infra Label helps unlock private financing for advancing the infrastructure necessary for a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

The event paved the way for labelling infrastructure projects for investors and stakeholders, allowing them to identify sustainable projects. This blog aims to capture the important points and moments shared during the discussions through five key insights.

As the world watches China's rapid infrastructure expansion, the importance of integrating sustainable development goals has never been more crucial. The FAST-Infra Label, renowned for its quality assessment and commitment to promoting sustainable practices, is now at the forefront of this transformative journey.

GIB as the FAST-Infra Secretariat extends an invitation to financiers, project developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to join the Info Session on Public Consultation on the 23rd February 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am CET.

The FAST-Infra Label is a credible, consistent, and globally applicable labelling system designed to identify and evaluate sustainable infrastructure projects. The overarching objective of the Label is to support infrastructure and create a liquid asset class of sustainable infrastructure.

The members of the FAST-Infra Label Secretariat at the Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) Foundation and Steering Committee took the stage to discuss how the label instills market confidence and drives investment in sustainable infrastructure.

Infrastructure is essential for how people live their lives today. It connects communities with transportation, delivers electricity that powers homes and provides clean water to drink. Infrastructure can have a profound and positive impact on our society and the people who use its structures. 

The FAST-Infra label represents more than just a mark of quality; it signifies a commitment to minimizing risk and enhancing transparency and accountability, all within a framework that adheres to the most current global standards.

In a pivotal meeting held on November 15, 2023, the Executive Advisory Committee (EAC) of the FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure Label convened to discuss and shape the trajectory of the FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure® (FAST-Infra) Label.

The FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure® (FAST-Infra) Label is emerging as a pivotal player in this transformation. In a recent panel discussion in Abu Dhabi for the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP) Forum.

Inclusive infrastructure prioritizes equitable benefits across social, economic, and demographic spectrums. The FAST-Infra Label framework encourages stakeholder engagement, addresses displacement concerns, and emphasises positive social impacts that align with global sustainability goals.

Sustainable infrastructure development plays a pivotal role in safeguarding biodiversity and the natural environment. Impact of infrastructure development is extremely project and site specific.

Adaptation and resilience are becoming increasingly relevant considerations for sustainable infrastructure due to the increased frequency of climate-induced disruptions.

The FAST-Infra Label is a globally applicable label for projects demonstrating significant positive sustainability performance. It serves to define and assess the sustainability impact and qualifications of infrastructure through a comprehensive and evolving framework.

The primary purpose of the Steering Committee is to contribute to the development of the FAST-Infra Label through strategic and content-related decision-making. This critical function will not only support the Secretariat but also enhance the FAST-Infra Label's position in the infrastructure sector, reinforcing its status as a beacon of excellence.

Andrea Betancourt from Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) represented the FAST-Infra Label Secretariat at the PPPAmericas Global Infrastructure Summit focusing, speaking at a crucial panel on "Climate-smart structuring" in the Public Track.

Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) and Bloomberg L.P, as the Secretariat and data repository of the FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure® (FAST-Infra) Label respectively, together invite Solar PV and Onshore Wind projects to the Initial FAST-Infra Rollout phase.

This meeting, hosted by Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (Secretariat of the Label), marked a significant milestone in the development and implementation of the FISI Label.

Called for by French President Emmanuel Macron, this summit took place in an international context marked by the repercussions of multiple climate, energy, health and economic crises, particularly in the most vulnerable countries.