Dexus recognised as global leader in sustainability by GRESB
15 October 2021
Dexus recognised as global leader in sustainability by GRESB
Dexus has once again been recognised as a global leader in sustainability by GRESB in the 2021 Real Estate Assessment results released today, with Dexus and its funds ranking in the top three of their respective categories.
GRESB is the international benchmark for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance of real assets, and its results are an important standard used by investors to monitor their investments and understand performance across ESG principles. This year’s results involved the participation of 1,520 funds and real estate companies, representing a 24% increase in participants from the 2020 assessment.
The Dexus group results included:
Dexus (DXS)
- First in Public Disclosure for Australian Office entities
Dexus Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF)
- Overall Regional Sector Leader for Diversified Office and Retail entities in Oceania
- First for Diversified Office and Retail entities in Oceania
- Third for Diversified Non-listed Office and Retail (core) entities
Dexus Healthcare Property Fund (DHPF)
- First for Healthcare Centre entities
- Second in Developments for Non-listed Healthcare entities
Dexus Office Trust (DOT)
- First in Public Disclosure for Australian Office entities
- Second for Listed Entities in Oceania
In addition, DXS, DWPF and DOT each retained a 5 Star GRESB rating for 2021, placing their portfolios in the top 20% of all GRESB participants globally.
Dexus CEO, Darren Steinberg said: “We recognise the importance of ESG to our investors and customers and these GRESB results demonstrate our commitment to delivering strong ESG outcomes as we transition towards a low carbon economy.”
David Yates, Executive General Manager, Sustainability said: “Through our sustainability approach we integrate ESG principles to address environmental challenges, such as climate change. Our goal to achieve net zero emissions by 30 June 2022 sends a clear message that we want to be a part of the solution. Our sustainability performance plays a key role in delivering on our purpose of creating spaces where people thrive – ensuring we deliver sustained value for our investors, customers and employees.”
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