Mirvac Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013-2021, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2013-2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Water Conservation
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water intensity in office and retail portfolio by 29% since 2013.
- Achieved a 3.96-star average NABERS Water rating across the office portfolio (pre-COVID).
- Improved 380 St Kilda Road's NABERS Water rating from 3 stars in 2012 to 5 stars in 2020.
Social Achievements
- Proactive customer communications to build understanding about water conservation.
- Collaboration with industry peers, government, and water utilities to improve water infrastructure and programs.
- Implementation of water-efficient fixtures and fittings in residential developments.
Governance Achievements
- Transparent reporting on water use, offsets, and net positive water strategy.
- Peer review of the net positive water plan.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in water management.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Be net positive water by 2030.
- Achieve an average 4.5-star NABERS Water rating across the portfolio by 2030.
- Reduce water use by a further 10% by 2027 (16% total reduction from FY19 baseline).
- Achieve a minimum 4-star NABERS Water rating for all new office assets by 2027.
- Reduce water use by 7% by 2024.
- Achieve an average 4-star NABERS Water rating across the portfolio by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Varying rainfall conditions across Australia, intensified by climate change.
- Ineffective water policy due to low commercial signal on water.
- Lack of clear data within the property industry.
- Challenges in influencing tenant and customer behavior.
- Increased potable water use due to portfolio growth, changes in rainfall, higher temperatures, and increased tenant amenities.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on water efficiency initiatives, behavioral change, and procurement.
- Capture, production, and supply of non-potable water to replace potable water use.
- Setting ambitious NABERS Water rating targets for new and existing office assets.
- Continuous improvement in water-efficient fixtures and fittings and rainwater tanks in residential developments.
- Collaboration with stakeholders to innovate with water infrastructure and reduce potable water use.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Preferencing suppliers with lower embodied water in their products.
- Requesting information about water used in materials through Environmental Product Declarations.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased evaporation
- Intense precipitation events
- Droughts
Opportunities
- Innovation in water infrastructure
- Water-efficient technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NABERS, National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Reducing water consumption and offsetting through recycled water supply.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Water-efficient fixtures, fittings, and appliances
- Rainwater tanks
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and safety
- Innovation
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 5.1 Star NABERS Energy rating average for office portfolio without GreenPower
- Achieved a 6.0 Star NABERS Energy rating for 23 Furzer Street in Canberra without GreenPower, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 100 tonnes per annum and saving $25,000 annually on energy costs.
- Launched a new sustainability strategy called 'This Changes Everything' aiming for net positive water, waste, and energy by 2030 and creating the first smart portfolio by 2020.
Social Achievements
- Launched a new health and safety initiative called ‘Be Safe for Life’, resulting in a 46% reduction in workers' compensation claims.
- Introduced a Diversity Policy in 2011 and received the highest rating from BlackRock for gender diversity disclosures.
- Recognized as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
- Held inaugural National Community Day with over 700 employees volunteering.
- Rolled out several INSEAD programmes to top 150 employees focusing on culture, leadership and innovation.
- Improved employee engagement score (as defined by Aon Hewitt).
Governance Achievements
- Introduced a deferral requirement for short-term incentive awards to senior executives (25% deferred in FY14).
- Extended the Short Term Incentive program to all Mirvac employees for the first time.
- Actively engaged in the review and refinement of remuneration practices and policies.
- In the process of identifying two new non-executive directors to join the Board.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Create the first smart portfolio by 2020.
- Achieve one megawatt of renewable energy by 2018.
- Become net positive in water, waste, and energy by 2030.
- Achieve 35% female representation on the Mirvac Board and in senior executive positions by the end of FY15.
Environmental Challenges
- Small Board size for a company of Mirvac’s size and complexity.
- Queries regarding the residential market, foreign investors, and potential housing bubble.
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively recruiting two new non-executive directors.
- Addressing concerns about the residential market by highlighting the undersupply of housing and the relatively low percentage of foreign buyers (11% of settlements in FY14).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Modular homes with reduced construction time
Awards & Recognition
- Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Natural Resources
- Communities
- Social Inclusion
- People
- Trusted Partner
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon intensity by 3.6%
- Reduced water intensity by 2.3%
- 96% of construction waste recycled
- Released plan to reach net positive carbon by 2030
- Australia’s first large-scale One Planet Living Community at Marrick & Co, Sydney
Social Achievements
- Increased community contributions by more than 800% since FY17 baseline (three years ahead of target)
- Launched first Social Return on Investment (SROI) report
- Partnership with Homes for Homes to address social and affordable housing needs in Victoria
- Partnered with Property Industry Foundation to build a house for homeless youths
- Donated land for Queensland’s first purpose-built bridging accommodation facility for domestic violence victims
- Maintained employee engagement score of 90%
- 43% of senior management roles held by women
- Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for the fifth consecutive year
Governance Achievements
- 50% gender representation on the Board
- Zero per cent like-for-like gender pay gap for three consecutive years
- Corporate governance framework consistent with ASX Corporate Governance Council’s principles
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net positive legacy by 2030
- Net positive water by 2030
- Net positive carbon by 2030
- 10MW renewable energy installed by 2023
- 40:40:20 women in senior management by 2022
- Triple community investment by 2022
- $30m social procurement by 2025
- Community wellbeing measure developed by 2023
- Carbon intensity reduced by 5% in O&I and Retail by 2023
- Water intensity reduced by 5% in O&I and Retail by 2023
- Zero waste to landfill by 2025
- 20% improvement in health and wellbeing by 2020
- Release House with No Bills research findings by 2020
- Release waste white paper by 2020
- Develop community engagement standard
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging residential market conditions
- Political and economic uncertainty
- Deterioration of institutional trust
- Climate change impacts
- Housing affordability
- Concerns about building quality and combustible cladding
- Digital disruption
Mitigation Strategies
- Disciplined approach to capital allocation
- Strong, diversified business model
- Focus on quality and operational excellence
- Commitment to transparency and responsible reporting
- Sustainability strategy (This Changes Everything)
- Build-to-rent (BTR) sector involvement
- Innovation program (Hatch)
- Proactive safety strategy (Thrive)
- Investment in technology and data analytics
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Social procurement with Indigenous businesses, social enterprises, and B Corps
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS/NZS 4801
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- All-electric buildings powered by 100% renewable energy
Awards & Recognition
- Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice (5 consecutive years)
- Two PCA Innovation and Excellence Awards
- 2018 Green Globe Built Environment Award
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Natural resources
- Our communities
- Social inclusion
- Our people
- Trusted partner
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 60% by switching a large portion of assets to 100% renewable energy.
- Released plan to send zero waste to landfill by 2030, including halving development waste and buying 25% recycled content.
- Achieved 69% diversion of operational waste from landfill and 95% of construction waste from landfill.
- Improved the carbon intensity of our operating portfolio by 49% from an FY18 baseline.
Social Achievements
- Delivered $9.3 million in community investment in FY20.
- Directed $9.4 million towards social procurement (almost $20 million since FY18).
- Concluded the House with No Bills study, delivering more affordable and sustainable homes.
- Held fifth annual National Community Day, with 800 employees participating.
Governance Achievements
- Established effective governance structures to help eradicate modern slavery.
- Maintained 50:50 gender representation on the Board.
- Maintained over 40% representation of women in senior roles.
- Released an Ethical Principles guide.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net positive legacy
- Net positive water by 2030
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- Net positive carbon by 2030
- $100m social sector investment by 2030
- Reduce water intensity by 5% in O&I and Retail by 2023
- Install 10MW renewable energy by 2023
- Achieve 80% operational waste recycled by 2023
- 40:40:20 women in senior management by 2022
- $30m social procurement by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Australia's worst bushfire season, devastating communities and biodiversity.
- Global outbreak of COVID-19, dramatically changing ways of living and working.
- Growing global outrage against injustice and inequity of racism.
- Scope 3 emissions associated with activities not within operational control.
- Poor definitions of scope 3 emissions boundaries.
Mitigation Strategies
- New energy agreement reducing carbon emissions by 60%.
- Further asset agreements signed to reduce emissions by an additional 5%.
- Joined RE100, committing to 100% renewable energy.
- Released second report on climate-related risks and opportunities (TCFD aligned).
- Implementing strategies to avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle, and regenerate materials.
- Focusing on energy efficiency across office assets.
- Developing a new way of measuring social impact and undertaking a qualitative study into social connections.
- Developing a new resource page on the Intranet linking employees to social and Indigenous enterprises, charities, and B-corps.
- Working towards a Stretch RAP with measurable targets on Indigenous procurement, employment, and training.
- Implementing a comprehensive Pandemic and Spread of Diseases Guidelines.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Social procurement
- Requesting environmental product disclosure for major procurement investments.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Bushfires
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Renewable energy
- Energy efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS/NZS 4801
Third-party Assurance: Pricewaterhouse Coopers (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
Initiatives contribute to reducing emissions, promoting sustainable urban development, and fostering resilient communities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Picket & Co housing typology
Awards & Recognition
- Canberra’s Biggest Recycler (Cooleman Court)
- #2 in the world for gender equality (Equileap)
- Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)
- #7 in Fast Company World’s Most Innovative Companies 2020
- #1 in the Property and Construction Sector in the 2019 AFR Most Innovative Company Awards
- Top 50 of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators globally (Fast Company)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Natural Resources
- Our Communities
- Social Inclusion
- Our People
- Trusted Partner
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 80 percent
- Transitioned entire retail portfolio and 90% of office portfolio to renewable electricity
- Reduced carbon intensity by 84 percent since FY13
- Diverted 69% of operational waste and 95% of construction waste from landfill
- Installed three 100kW solar PV systems across the industrial portfolio
Social Achievements
- Spent $7 million in community investment
- Directed $8 million towards social enterprises, Indigenous business and B-corps
- Hosted sixth annual National Community Day with over 800 employees participating
- Launched second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Governance Achievements
- Published first modern slavery statement
- Maintained AAA rating from MSCI
- Received A+ for strategy and governance, and A+ for property in the 2020 Principles for Responsible Investment assessment
- Received the Board Leadership of the Year award at the Climate Alliance Leadership Awards
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Net positive water by 2030
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- Net positive carbon by 2030
- $100m social sector investment by 2030
- $30m social procurement by 2025
- Carbon intensity reduced by 5% in O&I and Retail by 2025
- Water intensity reduced by 5% in O&I and Retail by 2025
- 80% operational waste recycled by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, rising sea levels, bushfires, water scarcity)
- Transition risks (policy changes, legal liabilities, technological advancements, market shifts)
- Maintaining a strong reputation in a low-trust environment
- Managing risks within a diverse supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Robust balance sheet and diversified debt portfolio
- Prudent capital management
- Prioritizing employee health and wellbeing
- Net positive carbon target by 2030
- Net positive water and zero waste to landfill targets by 2030
- Proactive engagement with government and industry bodies
- Well-established processes and oversight bodies for supply chain management
- Implementing energy efficiency initiatives
- Investing in flood prevention infrastructure
- Utilizing prefabricated construction methods
- Developing alternative water supplies
- Designing and building water-efficient buildings
- Employing best practice bushfire building codes
- Transparent ESG reporting
- Investing in renewable energy
- Exploring lower carbon materials
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Social procurement initiatives
- Working with suppliers to use lower-carbon materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme temperatures
- Extreme rainfall
- Rising sea levels
- Bushfires
- Access to water
Transition Risks
- Policy changes
- Legal liabilities
- Technological advancements
- Market shifts
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Developing energy-efficient products
- Investing in renewable energy
- Capturing shift to low-carbon products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS/NZS 4801
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green ceramics made from waste materials
- Energy-efficient buildings
Awards & Recognition
- Best International Investor Relations Award (2021)
- Most Innovative Company in Property, Construction and Transport (AFR BOSS, 2 years running)
- Best Project Innovation (PCA Innovation and Excellence Awards)
- #7 and #49 on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies lists (2020)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water
- Waste
- Social Procurement
- Community Investment
- Reconciliation
- Gender Equality
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Net positive in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions, nine years ahead of 2030 target
- Released Planet Positive – Water, a plan to be net positive in water well ahead of 2030 target
- Recycling 94% of construction waste
- Increased waste diversion from 34% in FY13 to 68% in FY22 in office and retail portfolios
- 900 cubic meters of furniture and fit-out materials diverted from landfill at 55 Pitt Street development
Social Achievements
- $14m spent with Indigenous businesses, social enterprises, B-Corps, and charities in FY22
- $9.6m spent in independently verified community investment in FY22
- Launched Sonder app to support employee mental health and wellbeing
- Ranked #1 globally for gender equality by Equileap
- Ranked #1 in AFR BOSS Best Places to Work for Property, Construction and Transport sector
Governance Achievements
- Established HSE&S Board Committee to oversee HSE&S governance frameworks
- Refreshed Diversity & Inclusion strategy
- Developed Inclusive Leadership Program for leaders
- Secured management rights to the AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Net positive water by 2030
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- $100m investment in social sector by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions
- Rising inflation and interest rates
- Supply chain issues
- Labor shortages
- Extreme wet weather and flooding
- Geopolitical instability
Mitigation Strategies
- Integrated and diversified business model
- Prudent capital management
- Early procurement
- Retention of core skillsets
- Strong relationships with tier one subcontractors
- Wellbeing and Mental Health strategy
- Supply continuity plans and alternative sourcing strategies
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Social procurement initiatives
- Commitment to ethical sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS/NZS 4801
Third-party Assurance: PwC (limited assurance)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Net positive embodied carbon development (Aspect)
Awards & Recognition
- AFR BOSS Best Places to Work
- #1 Equileap Global Report on Gender Equality
- #1 best workplace to give back by GoodCompany
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Waste
- Water
- Social
- Our people
- Connection
- Inclusion
- Governance
- Procurement
- Finance & investment
- Capability & disclosures
Environmental Achievements
- Reached net positive in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, nine years ahead of intentions
- Recycling waste: 95% construction and 68% operations
- Completed our first Green Star Home at Waverley Park, Victoria
- Set Scope 3 emissions target to be net positive by 2030
Social Achievements
- Ranked #1 most gender equitable company in the world by Equileap
- Investment in Reconciliation education and support of Indigenous artists
- $13.9m in verified community investment; $9.2m spend on procurement with social and Indigenous businesses
- Established community partnerships to build capacity in social enterprises and support LGBTQ+ young people in property and construction
Governance Achievements
- Released fourth Modern Slavery Statement
- First business in Australia to receive the Equifax 5 Gold Star iCIRT rating
- Released Sustainable Finance Framework, with a third of our total debt facilities now certified as green loans
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net positive scope 3 emissions by 2030
- Grow build to rent portfolio to at least 5,000 apartments
- Achieve a 4.5 Star average NABERS Water rating across our office portfolio by 2030
- Invest at least $50m in Creating a Strong Sense of Belonging by 2025
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Rising inflation and interest rates
- Supply chain issues
- Labour shortages
- Declining consumer confidence
- Wet weather, labour constraints, material shortages, and increased construction costs impacted our residential business, leading to construction delays
- Supply chain disruption, accelerated by COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, and the impact of cost-escalation and labour shortages in the construction industry
Mitigation Strategies
- Protecting our balance sheet
- Growing our third-party capital partnerships
- Maintaining our high-performing culture
- Enhancing our strategy in light of the changing environment
- Strategic procurement and other productivity initiatives
- Strengthening our capital strategy and deployment to growth sectors and lifting our exposure to high-quality, modern, capex-light assets
- Supply continuity plans and alternative supply arrangements
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Social procurement spend of $9.2m
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Changes in domestic and international economic and macroprudential and regulatory measures
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS/NZS 4801, Green Star
Third-party Assurance: PwC (limited assurance)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Star Home
Awards & Recognition
- Equileap #1 most gender equitable company
- Good Company one of the best workplaces to give back
- Stewardship Asia top Stewardship Leader
- MSCI AAA rating
- Sustainalytics Negligible Risk rating
- UN Principles for Responsible Investment 5 Star rating
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 4.5 Star average NABERS Water rating in our office portfolio
- 96% construction waste and 66% operational waste diverted from landfill
- 1 Darling Island Road, Pyrmont, Sydney, became our second building to be converted to all-electric base building services
Social Achievements
- $51.6m invested in a strong sense of belonging since FY23, surpassing our target of $50m by 2025
- $13.1m in community investment in FY24, and $72.3m since FY18
- Launched a Supplier Development Program in collaboration with Social Traders
- Re-certified as NSW’s only iCIRT-rated builder for second year in a row
Governance Achievements
- Maintained high governance credentials, including: UN Principles for Responsible Investment: 5 stars for Policy Governance & Strategy and 4 stars for Direct – Real estate; low risk rating; and MSCI: AA rating
- 43% of finance issued under sustainable finance instruments
- Fifth modern slavery report lodged with the Australian Attorney-General’s Department
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net positive in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
- Net positive in Scope 3 emissions by 2030
- Net positive water by 2030
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- Convert assets within our Investment portfolio to all-electric and supplied by renewable energy by 2030
- $50m invested in creating a strong sense of belonging by 2025
- $100m directed to the social sector by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging economic landscape, particularly in the Australian real estate market, driven by higher interest rates, elevated construction costs, and an increased cost of capital
- Industry-wide asset valuation declines across our portfolio, particularly in the office sector
- Supply chain challenges persisted through contractor insolvency, availability of skilled labour, and inflationary cost pressures
- Higher interest rates, persistent wet weather on the east coast, and continued cost escalation, supply chain constraints and labour shortages, placed pressure on delivery programs and settlement timings
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining a healthy balance sheet and a prudent approach to capital allocation
- Approximately $1bn of non-core asset sales and capital partnering initiatives
- Disciplined portfolio management focusing on growth sectors and high-quality assets with low capital expenditure
- Strategic procurement and other productivity initiatives
- Progressing planning outcomes, optimising design, securing pre-sales and pre-commitments, and procuring materials and labour to maximise financial returns
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Development Program
- Social procurement spend of $15.3m
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, International Integrated Reporting Framework (2021)
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AS/NZS 4801, 5 Gold Star iCIRT rating
Third-party Assurance: PwC (limited assurance)
Awards & Recognition
- Good Company as one of the best workplaces to give back
- Australia’s most generous companies in the Australian Financial Review Corporate Philanthropy 50
- UN Principles for Responsible Investment: 5 stars
- MSCI: AA rating
- Sustainalytics’ 2024 Top-Rated ESG Companies list