As an owner, manager and developer of quality Australian property assets, GPT is committed to improving the social, environmental and economic capital of its stakeholders and its local communities.
The ability to sustainably manage and develop quality Retail, Office and Industrial real estate, that is distinctive and that becomes part of people’s lives and Australia’s history is a key focus for GPT.
Our vision is to create and sustain environments that enrich people’s lives.
There are 11 sustainability aspects that our stakeholders consider are material to our business, which we report on our website. These sustainability aspects are:
- Community Engagement & Development
- Health & Safety
- Tenants & Customer Engagement
- Suppliers
- Diversity
- Learning & Development
- Employee Engagement
- Climate Change & Energy
- Biodiversity
- Waste & Resource Management
- Water
Refer to our Sustainability policy for more information on our commitments and to find out more about GPT’s sustainability performance and initiatives please visit Sustainability in GPT.
Recognition of our approach
In 2009 and 2010, GPT was recognised as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Global Real Estate Sector Leader. In 2011, GPT further increased its score in the DJSI and remains a member of the global leaders list for the real estate sector. GPT is also listed in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark Top Ten, is a member of the FTSE4Good Index, and was a member of the 'Global 100' most sustainable corporations in the world in 2010 and 2011.
Visit GPT’s Ratings & Awards for a list of external recognition received by the Group including awards recognising GPT’s outstanding Retail, Office and Industrial developments as well as national marketing campaigns and community partnership programs.
We care about the environment. And we have the credentials to prove it. At 818 Bourke Street, we're always striving to improve our energy and water consumption.
The 818 Bourke Street building has achieved 5 stars under NABERS Energy, and 5 stars under NABERS Water which is current until March 2012.