ESG Partnerships

Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)

The AWEI is a national benchmark on LGBTQ workplace inclusion, driving best practice and setting a comparative benchmark for Australian employers across all sectors. Investa has participated in the AWEI to benchmark and enhance our inclusion practices since 2021.

Better Building Partnership

The Better Buildings Partnership is a leading collaboration of property owners, managers and key influencers that plays a key role in improving the performance and sustainability of existing buildings in the City of Sydney area and across Australia. Investa sits on its executive committee, driving...

Champions of Change Coalition (COC)

COC is a globally recognised, innovative strategy for achieving gender equality, advancing more and diverse women in leadership, and building respectful and inclusive workplaces. Investa’s CEO has participated in the Property group of the Coalition since 2016, stepping up to lead and be accountable...

Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)

CBI is an international organisation working to mobilise global capital for climate action. The CBI has developed the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, Policy Engagement and Market Intelligence. Investa core managed funds ICPF and IGO have CBI certified green debt and Investa...

Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)

GRESB provides a sustainability benchmark for real estate investments for standing and development buildings. Investa core managed funds (ICPF and IGO) are rated annually against this framework to demonstrate their best-in class sustainability performance. Investa core managed funds ICPF and IGO...

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

The GRI is an independent, international body that provides businesses and other organisations an internationally recognised, accountable and transparent reporting approach to communicate on a range of economic, environmental and social impacts. Investa’s annual ESG disclosures and assurances are...

Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)

The GBCA is an authority on sustainable buildings and communities, accelerating the transformation of Australia’s built environment. The GBCA provides education and advocacy in sustainable buildings and an internationally recognised Green Star rating system for buildings, fit outs and communities....

The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC)

IGCC is a collaboration of Australian and New Zealand institutional investor mitigating the risks and seizing the opportunities of the global transition to net zero. IGCC represents investors with total funds under management of over $35 trillion global AUM. Investa participates in the IGCC Real...

National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS)

NABERS is a sustainability rating for the built environment, ranging from one to six stars for buildings efficiency across energy, water, waste, and in the indoor environment. This helps building owners to understand their building’s performance versus other similar buildings, providing a benchmark...

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and...

Property Council of Australia (PCA)

The Property Council of Australia is an Australian property industry advocate across all property sectors. The PCA provides advocacy, education, research and programs to develop the industry talent. Investa is represented on the PCA Board as well as roundtable committees in capital markets, CFO,...

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Under the guidance of Reconciliation Australia, the RAP framework enables organisations to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance reconciliation. RAPs provide tangible and substantive benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, increasing economic equity and...

Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)

Since 2007, Investa Commercial Property Fund (ICPF) has achieved certification by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). This certification recognises quality responsible, ethical and impact investment products and services in Australia and New Zealand.

Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD)

The TCFD was created by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) in 2015 to improve and increase reporting of climate-related financial information. Investa became an adopter of TCFD in 2019. On October 12, 2023, the TCFD had fulfilled its remit and disbanded, with climate disclosures integrated into...

Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD)

The TNFD responds to the acceleration of global nature loss and decline and sets a framework for nature-related disclosures, aligned with the TCFD recommendations. Investa is developing its nature positive pathway to align with TNFD and the Investa 2024 disclosures will extend to Climate and Nature...

United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future. These goals address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The SDGs are intended to be...

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a partnership between UNEP and the global financial sector to mobilise private sector finance for sustainable development. The UNEP FI is amalgamated with UNPRI and Investa participates in its working groups on ESG policies.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Race to Zero

This global campaign promotes leadership and support from cities, regions, investors and businesses for a healthy and resilient, zero carbon recovery preventing future threats, creating decent jobs and unlocking inclusive, sustainable growth. Investa supports this framework and global campaign...

WELL Building Standard

Investa has adopted the WELL Building Standard to demonstrate our best practice in health and wellbeing infrastructure and activations in our managed buildings. Developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the various WELL tools and ratings guide the development and operations of...

WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE)

The Australian government Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) EOCGE citation encourages, recognises and promotes organisations’ active commitment to achieving gender equality the workplace. The citation process involves rigorous external assessment of an organisation’s policies, actions and...

World Green Building Council (WGBC)

The WCGB Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment calls on the building and construction sector to take action to decarbonise the built environment, inspire others to take similar action, and to remove barriers to implementation. Investa has made a commitment to the WBGC. worldgbc.org/signatory/investa/

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