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Supplier platform stamping out modern slavery

The Property Council’s supplier platform, launched in 2019 to tackle modern slavery in supply chains, now captures “tens of thousands of suppliers and billions of dollars in annual procurement spend,” says Francesca Muskovic.

Australia leads GRESB for 10 years

Australia’s property industry has retained its world-leading position on environmental, social and governance performance, after topping the GRESB table for the tenth straight year.

Digging deep into NABERS Waste

Charter Hall and Cbus Property’s 171 Collins Street recently achieved a record NABERS Waste rating. We dig deep beneath the rating to learn the lessons from the leaders.

Property companies primed for WELL portfolios

JLL and Lendlease recently became the first commercial occupier and owner to achieve WELL portfolio ratings. What can we learn from this milestone? We spoke to JLL’s Lisa Hinde to learn more.

Sustainability Roundtable roundup

The Property Council’s National Sustainability Roundtable has kicked a lot of goals lately. Vicinity Centres’ general manager of sustainability and roundtable chair, Melissa Schulz shares some key highlights.

Sustainable finance grows

Sustainable finance may have slowed in 2020, but the long-term trendline for the property industry is pointing in one direction, says Ashurst’s senior finance partner, Martin Coleman.

Protect, pivot and rebound

The Property Council and other peak bodies have designed a framework for energy efficiency and energy management that can help protect Australian jobs, pivot businesses and support the nation’s economic rebound.

Bushfire rebuild a chance to strengthen resilience

Australia can “build back better” after the Black Summer bushfires, but governments must step up with a national, coordinated approach to climate change and a resilience strategy founded on people and place, says the Property Council.

Making every building count

Every building counts, a policy toolkit developed by the Property Council and Green Building Council of Australia, sets a practical pathway to low-carbon, high-performance buildings.