Sustainability

We are committed to delivering sustainable, high performing returns that enhance the retirement of Aware Super members.

Long term value

Applying our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Framework, we integrate sustainable considerations across
our investment and asset management activities, to protect and enhance long term portfolio value.

Aware Real Estate is committed to achieve Net Zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030, to both align with
and exceed Aware Super’s 2023 Climate Transition Plan.

Our three focus areas prioritise our efforts to deliver positive impact that is material to our business,
our capital and our stakeholders.

Decarbonisation

Drive performance aligned to Science-Based Pathways to Net Zero Manage transition risks and maximise value.

Resilience

Adapt and protect long term value

Wellbeing

Provide healthy places that support enhanced wellbeing

In action

We take our responsibility seriously. The proof is in our properties.

Solar Panels

First Estate uses solar panels for clean, commercial energy

We take a proactive approach to adding solar panels across our portfolio, ensuring smart, responsible energy production, and reducing our carbon footprint.

Electric car charging stations

The Yards Kemps Creek

Will install EV stations at each tenancy to support tenants in meeting their own net zero carbon goals.

Energy Efficiency

Melbourne Intermodal and Industrial Exchange (MIIX)

Is targeting 5 Star Green Star ratings in new development, energy efficiency to reduce operating costs and rooftop solar.

Climate Active Carbon Neutral

145 Ann Street, Brisbane

Is the first Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified asset in our portfolio, also with 6-Star Green Star Performance rating for Building, NABERS Energy (5.5 Star), Water (4.5 Star) and Indoor Environment (4.5 Star).

6 Star Green Star Communities v1.1 rating

The YARDS Industrial Sustainability Rating

The YARDS set a new benchmark in Australia when it achieved a 6 Star Green Star Communities v1.1 rating.

The first industrial certified 5 Star Green Star Building

Eumemmering Business Park

Was the first industrial certified 5 Star Green Star Building, under a new ratings tool, setting the standard for sustainability in the Industrial sector. It achieved a 15% reduction in upfront carbon and 30% reduction in whole of life carbon. A fully electric development with solar, EV charging, smart building analytics to improve operational performance and low global warming potential refrigerants.

NABERS ratings

Space 207

Has programmatically improved its energy, water and waste performance over the past year. Now holding a 5-Star NABERS Energy rating, and a 4.5 Star NABERS Water rating.

Awards & Recognitions

June 2023
The YARDS Industrial Communities Rating

The YARDS has set a new benchmark in Australia as the first industrial estate to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Communities v1.1 rating.

August 2022
Meridian Miranda

Finalist of The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence 2022, Development of the Year- Medium Density Residential.

July 2022
Meridian Miranda

Finalist of the UDIA NSW- Awards for Excellence 2022 in the Affordable Development and Medium-Density Development categories.

2021
First Estate - Snackbrands

We're thrilled that Snackbrands Australia has been named the winner of Development of the Year - Industrial at the Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence 2021.

Aware Real Estate acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.