ESG in the property sector

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Overview

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is not a nice to know or have, it’s in fact essential to running any property business.

Most of our members have ambitious sustainability goals and as Australia’s biggest industry, the property sector is a key driver of corporate ESG excellence. This half-day course examines ESG performance and social responsibility within the sector and addresses critical factors related to ESG risk. Featuring insights from industry leaders, it covers issues such as:

  • ESG in the property sector and why it matters
  • Energy performance in the built environment and progress to achieving net zero
  • Trends such as the circular economy, modern slavery, sustainable finance, climate resilience and social impact measurement
  • ESG as a real estate value driver.

Format

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom environment. Featuring experts from across the industry, attendees can ask questions, build their network and problem-solve with industry peers.

What you'll learn

  • The current state and importance of ESG in the property sector
  • The path to Net Zero: energy performance, the circular economy, the road to decarbonising and climate resilience in the property sector
  • Social sustainability: a common language; applying principles; addressing modern slavery; measuring social impact.
  • Sustainable finance: engaging the finance sector; applying sustainable finance; the outlook and path forward for sustainable finance.

What's included in the program

  • ESG in the Property Sector
    o Introduction to ESG
    o Why ESG matters in the Property Sector
    o The current state of ESG in the Property Sector
  • Achieving Net Zero
    o Energy performance in the built environment
    o The importance of measuring and disclosing performance (NABERS or Green Star case study)
    o The road to decarbonising the built environment

    • Removing fossil fuels & Electrification
    • Addressing embodied carbon
    • Offsetting
  • Circular Economy
    o The emergence of a megatrend
    o Applying circular economy principles to the property sector
    o Shifting to a regenerative built environment
  • Social Sustainability
    o A common language for social sustainability
    o Applying social sustainability to the property sector
    o Addressing modern slavery
    o Measuring social impact
  • Sustainable Finance
    o The importance of engaging the finance sector
    o Applying sustainable finance to the property sector
    o The outlook for sustainable finance
  • Climate Resilience
    o Physical resilience in a changing climate
    o Transition risk and exposures

Ideal for

Property professionals at any level who want to gain a greater understanding of ESG in the industry. It’s specifically suited to:

  • Procurement managers
  • Sustainability and reporting managers
  • Development and Project managers
  • Accounting and finance professionals.

This course will set you up for

Enhanced ESG understanding and capability within the sector, and the skills to take on new ESG-related challenges across projects and initiatives.

What you'll get upon completion

  • Property Council Academy digital badge for the completed course.

Price

Member price: $510       Non-member price: $770

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Registration

ESG in the Property Sector - Property Council of Australia

4 September 2025 @ 08:45 am – 03:30 pm AEST

Venue: Property Council of Australia

Property Council of Australia
7/50 Carrington Street
Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
Member: $510.00
Non-Member: $770.00
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ESG in the Property Sector - Corrs Chambers Westgarth

28 October 2025 @ 08:45 am – 03:30 pm AEST

Venue: Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Level 42
111 Eagle Street
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Member: $510.00
Non-Member: $770.00
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