Highlights
2nd
Placed of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 Yearbook
23%
Reduction in serious and notifiable incidents (as at 31/12/2023)
90%
Employees are proud to work at GPT (as at 31/12/2023)
2nd
Second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in 2023
92%
Emissions intensity reduction since 2005
76%
Employee engagement score (as at 31/12/2023)
2nd
Second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in 2023
ESG
Memberships and External Commitments
GPT participates in several ESG initiatives and makes voluntary, public commitments. These commitments provide the frameworks that guide our responsible business practices and demonstrate to our stakeholders the value we place on having a positive impact on people, place and planet.
Signatory to the United Nation’s Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
Participant in the United Nations Global Compact Network since 2012, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)
The GPT Group is a signatory to the World Green Building Council Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia as a Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan partner
Benchmarks and Ratings
GPT participates in external surveys and benchmarks on ESG matters – primarily the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment and the GRESB real estate assessment. These benchmarks enable our stakeholders to assess our progress. They also provide insights into stakeholder expectations in relation to ESG, how our performance aligns with those expectations, and how it compares to our global real estate peers.
2nd Placed of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 Yearbook
Gold Employer for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) small employer category since 2022
Accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace (2024 – 2026) by Family Friendly Workplaces
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice
Constituent of the FTSE4Good Global Index Series
Climate Bonds Initiative Certification of green bonds and green loans where applicable
Rating of AAA in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment
Rating of Prime in ISS ESG Corporate Rating
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Our commitments provide the frameworks that guide our responsible business practices.
Reporting Suite
GPT’s sustainability website forms part of our corporate reporting suite. For a full understanding of our sustainability objectives, activities, performance outcomes and governance processes, this website should be read in conjunction with other reports, statements and resources within the suite.
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Climate and Nature Disclosure Statement
An annual statement of how we identify, assess and manage climate and nature-related risks and opportunities, prepared to align with the recommendations of the TCFD and the TNFD, and in preparation for the adoption of the ISSB Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
Modern Slavery Statement
A summary of the actions taken during the year and those proposed to be taken in the future, to assess and address modern slavery risks in our business.
Sustainability Data Dashboard
Previously called the ‘Environmental Data Dashboard’, our updated dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of our key ESG performance data for the reporting year, including alignment with global sustainability reporting frameworks.
Annual Report
An integrated report summarising the value created by GPT’s business activities that includes the annual financial statements for the Group.
Results Presentation and Data Pack
A summary of GPT’s operating and financial performance and key developments in our business and portfolio, accompanied by a data supplement.
Corporate Governance Statement
An annual statement of how GPT addresses the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (4th Edition).
GPT acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which our business operates.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging; and to their knowledge, leadership and connections.
We honour our responsibility for Country, culture and community in the places we create and how we do business.
As a leading Australian property company, we recognise First Nations engagement and self-determination is a priority human rights focus, and our business takes action to contribute meaningfully to reconciliation in Australia through our partners, people, places, and procurement.
We are committed to continuing to enhance business practices in the property industry. This includes protecting and restoring culture and ecology, ensuring economic and social equity in projects and partnerships, and continuing to advance First Nations engagement in placemaking.
Our vision for reconciliation is that we work together to create a nation grounded in equity, respect, and reciprocity.
Our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, launched in 2023, is a three-year, public commitment to our vision and outlines our formal commitments to reconciliation in Australia.
Artwork: ‘Saltwater Spirit’
by Lowell Hunter (proud Nyul Nyul Saltwater man)
and Bobbi Lockyer (proud Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyul Nyul and Yawuru woman).
