Embedding sustainability within our core

We recognise the importance of embedding key global environmental and social considerations within the way we do business to respond to a rapidly changing world. Beyond managing risks, we leverage sustainability as an opportunity to enhance our resilience, provide better offerings to customers, and future-proof our business for the longer term. Our sustainability framework provides the overarching strategy that drives FLCT’s approach towards sustainability by focusing on three focus areas – Acting Progressively, Consuming Responsibly and Focusing on People.

We have established a sustainability roadmap with a clear action plan for FLCT to continue to lead the way and drive our sustainability performance1. This includes a goal for FLCT to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2030, with established targets that contribute towards our Sponsor’s Group-wide goals.

Our Sponsor’s sustainability goals:

  • To be a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050
  • To be climate resilient and establish adaptation and mitigation plans by 2024
  • To green-certify 80% of its owned and asset-managed properties by 2024
  • To finance a majority of its new sustainable asset portfolios with green and sustainable financing by 2024

1Please visit https://www.frasersproperty.com/reits/flct/who-we-are/sustainability for a complete list of our targets

Our changing world demands a different approach

Responsible investment 

We are committed to creating long-term value for our portfolio, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business decisions. This helps us build resilience and holistically manage risks associated with our business to continue to lead the way in the real estate industry. Our culture of strong corporate governance is underpinned by a robust framework of policies and a progressive mindset.

 

Our Approach:

  • Establish relevant policies to guide and manage our processes to achieve business and sustainability objectives
  • Adopt green building certifications and responsible investment practices
  • Cultivate a culture that supports innovation


Our Progress

Progressive Thinking

Skills & leadership

Our people are our most important asset, and we strive to nurture an environment that they can thrive in and be their best selves. With climate change impacts becoming more pressing and as the world eases into the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that we expand our capabilities in core skills like agility, resilience and design thinking. We invest in continuous development of our employees and take tangible steps to promote a progressive, respectful and diverse culture. We are also committed to supporting and protecting the interests, inclusion and well-being of our stakeholders through our business practices and community investments.

 

Our Approach:

  • Focus on purpose, core values and agility to create a sustainable company culture
  • Establish policies that focus on strengthening our human capital and leaving positive impact on communities
  • Adopt practices that build synergies for our business, people and the community
  • Engage stakeholders in driving awareness through collaboration, education and advocacy

Our Progress

Progressive Thinking

Energy & carbon

With our portfolio of industrial and commercial properties across five major developed markets, we recognise that we have both a duty and a valuable opportunity to minimise the environmental impacts in our value chain. We continue to make progress against our goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, taking steps to accelerate decarbonisation including implementing energy efficient solutions, increasing renewable energy use and partnering stakeholders to implement sustainable practices across our properties – from design through to operations. With an eye on evolving stakeholder needs and expectations, we constantly engage and collaborate with our tenants to help them meet their own environmental goals.

 

Our Approach:

  • Establish policies that provides the framework to sustainable business operations and manage use of resources efficiently
  • Engage with tenants and customers to increase awareness and promote responsible consumption
  • Implement asset enhancement initiatives and energy, water and waste audits and improvement plans

Our Progress

Progressive Thinking

GRESB assessment 2022

GRESB Assessment 2022

Ranked 2nd of 19 in Asia-Pacific under the Diversified – Office/Industrial category

Industrial Leadership

  • Maintained our 5-star GRESB rating in 2022, achieving an overall score of 89 points out of 100 (up from 88 points in 2021).
  • Ranked 2nd of 19 in Asia-Pacific under the Diversified – Office/Industrial category.

Highest Green Star performance-rated industrial portfolio in Australia


Green Star ratings are awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) which has assessed the Properties against nine key performance criteria – energy, water, transport, materials, indoor environment quality, management, land use & ecology, emissions as innovation

Outstanding Portfolio Sustainability Rating

We have the highest-rated industrial Green Star performance rated portfolio in Australia

  • Achieved an overall 4 Star Green Star rating as assessed by the GBCA
  • First to achieve 6 Star Green Star ratings for industrial facilities in each of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Potential sustainability benefits

  • Reducing ongoing cost
  • Gaining new tenants, especially those with sustainability as criteria
  • Assists in retaining tenants at lease expiry
  • Decreases building obsolescence
  • Minimises vacancy downtime

Leading Sustainability Rating

Australia

 

Green Star Industrial Design & As-built with 6 stars:

  • CEVA, 1 Doriemus Drive, Truganina, Victoria
  • OI Glass 143 Pearson Road, Yatala, Queensland
  • Survitec and Phoenix, 2 Burilda Close, Wetherill Park, New South Wales
  • Nick Scali and Plastic Bottles, 3 Burilda Close, Wetherill Park, New South Wales
  • CEVA, 43 Efficient Drive, West Park, Victoria
  • Martin Brower, 1 Burilda Close, Wetherill Park, New South Wales
  • Astral Pool, 111 Indian Drive, Keysborough, Victoria

Green Star Industrial Design & As-built with 5 stars:

  • DB Schenker, 4 – 8 Kangaroo Avenue, Eastern Creek, New South Wales
  • Tyres for U, 150-168 Atlantic Drive, Keysborough, Victoria
  • Mazda, 211A Wellington Road, Mulgrave, Victoria
  • Miele, 77-89 Atlantic Drive, Keysborough, Victoria
  • Stanley Black and Decker, 29 Indian Drive, Keysborough, Victoria
  • Clifford Hallam Healthcare, 17 Hudson Court, Keysborough, Victoria
  • Beaulieu Carpets, 166 Person Road, Yatala, Queensland
  • National Tiles and Paccar, 103-131 Wayne Goss Drive, Berrinba, Queensland
  • Avery Dennison and CTI Logistics, 29-51 Wayne Goss Drive, Berrinba, Queensland
  • Danna, Pinnacle & Licensing, 8-28 Hudson Court, Keysborough, Victoria
  • FDM Warehousing & Spec – 2 Hanson Place, New South Wales
  • Bluestar (Braeside & Spec) – 75-79 Canterbury Road, Victoria

GRESB assessment 2022

GRESB Assessment 2022

Ranked 2nd of 19 in Asia-Pacific under the Diversified – Office/Industrial category

Strong Commercial Performance

  • Maintained our 5-star GRESB rating in 2022, achieving an overall score of 89 points out of 100 (up from 88 points in 2021).
  • Ranked 2nd of 19 in Asia-Pacific under the Diversified – Office/Industrial category.

GRESB Assessment 2020

357 Collins Street, Caroline Chisholm Centre and Central Park attained a minimum 5.0-star NABERS Energy base building rating

 

Central Park: first premium office building in Perth to attain 5.0-star NABERS Energy base building rating

 

Leading Sustainability Rating

Singapore

  • Alexandra Technopark
    • Water Efficient Building, PUB
    • Accredited under GreenDNA and Project: Eco Office
    • Green Mark recertification was not completed in 2021 but is underway

Australia

  • Central Park
    • WELL Health-Safety Rating
    • First commercial building to achieve 4.5-Star NABERS Energy rating
    • First premium office building in Perth to attain a 5.0-Star NABERS Energy base building rating
    • 4.5-Star NABERS Water rating
    • 4.5-Star NABERS Indoor Environment base building rating
  • Caroline Chrisholm Centre
    • 5.0-Star NABERS Energy base building rating
    • 5.0-Star NABERS Indoor Environment base building rating
    • 5.5-Star NABERS Water rating
  • 357 Collins Street
    • 6.0-Star NABERS Energy base building rating (with green power)
    • 5.5-Star NABERS Water rating
    • 5.0-Star NABERS Indoor Environment rating

United Kingdom

  • Farnborough Business Park
    • BREEAM New Construction: “Very Good” ratings for three buildings
    • BREEAM In-Use: “Excellent/Very Good” ratings for eight buildings - Green Flag Award®, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
    • 3-Star Fitwel rating – first 3 Star commercial site certification in the world
  • Maxis Business Park
    For both buildings in the development:
    • BREEAM New Construction: “Very Good” ratings
    • BREEAM In Use: “Excellent” ratings

 

 

Sustainable Financing

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (“FLCT”) is committed to developing sustainable financing practices that are in line with international standards and guidelines and intends to actively leverage on financing opportunities to achieve our sustainability goals.
 

On 7 July 2021, FLCT established our sustainable finance framework.

Sustainable Finance Framework

Independent Assurance Report

Proceeds Allocation Reporting

FLCT's Sustainability Reports

FLCT’s Sustainability Reports summarise our approach towards sustainability and our progress to-date

Sustainability