Investa platform and managed funds have established nature-based partnerships to regenerate nature.
This year, 420 George Street, Sydney, welcomed 120,000 new tenants, with our new partnership with Rooftop Bees and the installation of two rooftop beehives. Queen Georgina and Queen Gertrude and their worker bees are transforming an otherwise-unused urban rooftop into a thriving habitat and enhancing biodiversity within the built environment which forms part of our commitment to be nature positive.
Bees are a keystone species, an organism that helps define an entire ecosystem. Bees play a crucial role in pollination, supporting one-thirds of Australia’s crops1. That means the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we enjoy every day often exist thanks to their hard work.
The bees in Investa’s rooftop hives are expected to pollinate an area of over 78.5 km2, equivalent to over 10,900 standard soccer fields. They forage within a 5km radius, reaching green spaces across the Sydney CBD including the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Other Investa buildings in Melbourne and Sydney are joining in, including 201 Kent Street, Sydney, Barrack Place, Sydney and 120 Collins, Melbourne. With rooftop beehives and tenant engagement activities underway, expanding our nature-positive impact across the portfolio.
The installation of the beehives connects our occupants closer to nature. Our partnership with Rooftop Bees will provide tenant engagement opportunities like honey tastings, hive tours, educational sessions and wellness activities.
For further information, please refer to We Need Bees – World Bee Day (Australia)