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Governance targets

ESG screening of all tenants and strategic suppliers
Supplier engagement on modern slavery
ESG integration into risk register and business strategy
Achieve and maintain a GRESB public disclosure rating of A
Become and maintain signatory membership to the UN PRI.
Achieve a five star rating from UN PRI

ESG performance and benchmarks

Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

The DJSI Australia is composed of sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The index represents the top 30% of companies in the S&P/ASX 200 based on long-term economic, environmental, and social criteria. For further information, refer to the DJSI Australia website.

Cromwell has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Australia Index for the first time in 2022, one of only eight property companies in Australia to achieve this.

Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)

The GRESB Real Estate Assessment is an investor-driven global ESG benchmark and reporting framework to validate, score and benchmark ESG performance data. Cromwell has improved or maintained its GRESB scores for its key funds each year since first undertaking the assessment in 2017.

Our 2023 results are listed below.

NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI)

The NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI) showcases leading property portfolios across Australia according to their NABERS ratings and percentage of portfolio rated. The SPI is globally unique in that it provides a public, whole portfolio view of actual performance in terms of emissions and water usage, and it tracks progress over time. For more information on NABERS: SPI 2024: Offices & Shopping Centres | NABERS

Cromwell Direct Property Fund results

A rating of 5.3 in energy performance, ranking equal 5th best office portfolio overall in Australia.

A rating of 4.8 in water performance, ranking equal 7th of 46 portfolios in Australia.

Cromwell Diversified Property Trust results

A rating of 5.4 in energy performance, ranking equal 4th best office portfolio overall in Australia.

A rating of 4.3 in water performance, ranking equal 12th of 46 portfolios in Australia.

FY24 ESG Report

This report covers Cromwell Property Group’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance for the year ending 30 June 2024.

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Corporate policy, frameworks and statements

Below are ESG-related policies, frameworks and statements. Please visit our Corporate Governance page for corporate governance policies and reports

Diversity & Inclusion Policy
ESG Policy
Modern Slavery Statement
Second-Party Opinion Cromwell Sustainable Finance Framework
CDP Climate Change Questionnaire 2023

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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

The Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD recommendations www.fsb-tcfd.org) were published in June 2017 with the objective of establishing a voluntary framework for disclosing an organisation’s climate-related financial risk.

By providing a consistent reporting approach, financiers, investors, insurers and other stakeholders are able to understand an organisations material climate-related risks, the financial implications of the risks and the approach being taken to manage them.

Cromwell has been reporting for a number of years on its actions to improve the performance and quality of its assets, reduce emissions and increase efficiency and resilience. We recognise the potential risks and opportunities arising from climate change and a transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Cromwell TCFD Statement can be found in the Annual Report. It summarises Cromwell’s approach to managing the risk from climate change, across the Australian directly owned and funds management business. In adopting the TCFD recommendations, we are committed to review and evolve our reporting to support effective disclosure.


Modern Slavery Statement

Cromwell acknowledges the role and responsibility it has in generating awareness and implementing steps to uphold human rights and minimise the risk of modern slavery practises in its operations and supply chains.

In previous years, we prepared and lodged two separate statements for our Australian and European businesses.  In FY23 we have produced one Group statement, which describes our approach to assessing and addressing the risks of modern slavery across our entire platform.


Sustainable Finance Framework

Cromwell Property Group has developed its Sustainable Finance Framework to support and provide transparency to Cromwell’s commitment to fund low carbon, efficient and resilient buildings that meet the ESG ambitions of Cromwell and its suppliers and customers through the use of sustainable debt instruments.

Sustainable Finance Framework in action

Cromwell Riverpark Trust

The inaugural transaction under Cromwell’s Sustainable Finance Framework involved transitioning the existing $130 million bilateral loan with Commonwealth Bank of Australia – on the Cromwell Riverpark Trust – to a green loan certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative. The debt facility for the Cromwell Riverpark Trust has been extended for a further two years, with all other terms remaining the same.

Energex House is an industry leading Green Star 6 star, and 6-star NABERS Energy rated, building. By extending the term of the facility for a further two years under a green loan, we will continue to improve its sustainability performance.

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Cromwell Riverpark Trust

Previous Sustainability Reports

ESG Report 2024
ESG Report 2023
ESG Report 2022
Sustainability Report 2021
Sustainability Report 2020
Sustainability Report 2019
Sustainability Report 2018
Sustainability Report 2017
Sustainability Report 2016
Sustainability Report 2015

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Data packs

FY24 Data Pack
FY23 Data pack
FY22 Data pack
FY21 Data pack

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