THE EARTH’S BEST LIVING COMPANY

Climate Change & energy

• Achieve Zero Carbon* (by 2030)
• Climate risk assessments & adaptation plans(by 2023)
• Explore feasibility of PassivHaus Certification in new developments (by 2026) [JV1-3]

Waste minimisation & circular economy

• Increase our recycling rate to >80% (by 2030), and use sustainable materials in our developments (from 2023)

Biodiversity

• Incorporate native plants in all our landscaping (by 2025)

Resident wellbeing 

• ‘ScapeTLC’ wellbeing appraisal, activities & support (2023)
• Improve accessibility & universal design (from 2024)

Accommodation for those in need

• Allocate 100 beds annually as crisis accommodation for people in need, First Nations and scholarship recipients (from 2023)

Community impact

• Partnerships with aligned not for profit enterprises to create positive social change in the areas of mental health, diversity & inclusion, Indigenous reconciliation, respectful relationships, alcohol & drug education (by 2023)
• ‘Artist in residence’, mentorship & art exhibition program (from 2023)

Procurement

• Engage with business partners on our Supplier Code of Conduct & modern slavery risk (by 2024)
• Support First Nations, Australian Disability Enterprises, Female Owned & Social Enterprises through procurement (from 2025)

Diversity, equity & inclusion

• Achieve Gender Parity** (by 2027)
• Implement a Reconciliation Action Plan & maintain supply nation membership (by 2024)
• Actively promote a safe and inclusive culture for people of diverse sexualities and genders (2023)

Transparency & accountability

• Publish our annual sustainability report in alignment with global standards i.e. GRI, TCFD, UNSDGs, UNGC
• Participate in GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) annually, and strive for continuous improvement (2023)
• Require that all new developments achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating, and all operational assets are rated using Green Star Performance (from 2023)