ESG solutions for property leaders
We help property developers and asset managers meet lender ESG requirements, manage climate risk, and position portfolios for long-term value.
Industry Challenges
Property and infrastructure businesses face unique ESG pressures from lenders, investors and regulators
Lender ESG Requirements
Banks and institutional lenders increasingly require ESG credentials and climate risk assessments for financing.
Asset Value Protection
Climate risk and sustainability performance directly impact asset valuations and investment returns.
Net Zero Buildings
Tenant and investor expectations for sustainable buildings require clear decarbonisation pathways.
Regulatory Compliance
NABERS, GRESB, and emerging ASRS climate disclosure requirements demand robust measurement and reporting.
How We Help
Our team has direct experience working with property developers and asset managers on ESG strategy, lender compliance, and climate risk management.
- Materiality assessments for property portfolios
- ESG governance frameworks for lender compliance
- Climate risk assessment and scenario analysis
- Building energy and emissions benchmarking
- Net zero pathway development
- GRESB and sustainability rating support
- ASRS climate disclosure readiness
- Board ESG governance frameworks
- Sustainability strategy for asset managers
Who This Is For
- Property developers with $10M–$500M revenue
- Asset managers with commercial or residential portfolios
- Businesses seeking sustainability-linked financing
- Property owners facing GRESB or NABERS requirements
- Companies preparing for ASRS climate disclosure
- Property businesses needing senior sustainability leadership without a full-time CSO
Why a Fractional CSO Works for Property
Senior sustainability leadership without the cost of a full-time hire
Senior Leadership Without Full-Time Cost
Access experienced CSO-level expertise at $8-15k/month instead of $250k+ for a full-time hire.
Lender-Ready Outputs
Deliverables designed to meet bank and institutional investor ESG requirements.
Climate Risk Expertise
Scenario analysis and disclosure aligned with TCFD and ASRS requirements.
Flexible Engagement
Scale support as your ESG requirements evolve. No long-term commitment required.
ESG for Australian Property & Infrastructure
The Australian property and infrastructure sector is experiencing a fundamental shift in how ESG performance affects asset values, financing costs, and development approvals. Banks and institutional lenders increasingly require borrowers to demonstrate credible ESG governance, climate risk management, and pathway planning to secure competitive financing terms.
Green and sustainability-linked loans now represent a significant portion of commercial property financing in Australia. To access these facilities, property owners and developers must meet specific sustainability performance targets, often linked to building ratings (NABERS, Green Star), emissions reduction trajectories, or broader ESG governance criteria.
Climate risk has moved from an abstract concern to a material financial consideration in property valuation. Physical risks from extreme weather events, flooding, bushfires, and heat stress can impact building insurance costs, tenant retention, and asset valuations. Transition risks from changing tenant preferences for sustainable buildings and potential carbon pricing mechanisms create additional pressures on older, less efficient building stock.
For property businesses meeting ASRS thresholds, mandatory climate-related financial disclosures from July 2026 will require scenario analysis covering both physical and transition risks across portfolio holdings. This represents a significant data collection and governance challenge that requires early preparation.
GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) participation has become essential for institutional property owners and managers seeking to attract and retain sophisticated investors. ESG Strategy helps clients understand GRESB assessment requirements, improve their scores, and translate sustainability performance into competitive advantage.
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