Awards

Investa takes pride in practicing environmental and social responsibility in every aspect of business. Not only have these practices helped set the standard for environmental performance targets among our peers, they have been recognised by government, community and industry organisations.

In September 2006, Investa became the leading company on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) the property sector and also the financial services “supersector”.

Our Awards continue to multiply. Here is a brief chronology of our distinctions.

2008

  • Planning Institute of Australia (NSW) Media Award
    • Winner – Clarendon for the ‘Your Home Buyers Guide’
  • 2008 National Safety Council of Australia / Skilled Group – National Safety Awards of Excellence
    • Winner – NSCA Member of the Year
  • Banksia Foundation Climate Award for “Addressing Climate Change”
  • Department of Environment & Climate Change (NSW)
    • Highest NABERS Energy rating for a tenancy in NSW - 07/08
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Australia & New Zealand Awards for Sustainability Reporting
    • “Best Report in the Property Sector”.
  • NSCA Score 99.5% (up from 99.0% in 2007)
  • NSW Government Sustainability Green Globes Awards
    • Climate Change Leadership Award
    • Energy Award (Industry) for continued leadership in the way energy is addressed in the property industry.

2007

  • Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC):
    • Highly Commended Award for Clarendon’s Bellflower residential community
  • Australian Property Institute (API) NSW Excellence in Property Awards:
    • Kemp Strang Property Industry Award for the Green Lease Guide
  • Queensland EPA’s Sustainable Industries Award for Corporate Sustainability:
    • for achievements improving the energy and water efficiency of our office portfolio.
  • Sydney Water’s Every Drop Counts Business Program:
    • first company to achieve a 5-Star One-2-Five® Water diagnostic rating recognising “Best Practice Water Management”.
  • NSCA Score 99.0% (up from 97.3% in 2006)
  • Member of Global 100 (G100) list of the most sustainable corporations in the world - Corporate Knights/Innovest:
    • one of only three Australian companies included in list announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
    • list was ranked in April 2007 for Newsweek International according to “how effectively they manage environmental risks and opportunities relative to their industry peers”, we came 38th.

2006

  • Climate Change and the ASX100 report by Citigroup:
    • study placed Investa at the top of the list of “overall winners” by being well prepared for near-term climate change and minimising exposure to climate change costs through sustainability focus.
  • C-Air Hillarys – Finalist in HIA Green Smart Awards for Design Concept.
  • C-Air Hillarys – Finalist in Banksia Awards (Built Environment Category)
  • UDIA best Western Australian residential development under 250 lots)
  • NSCA Score 97.3% (up from 94.9% in 2005)
  • Green Building Council of Australia:
    • 5 Star “Green Star–Office Interiors” rating for Investa’s 126 Phillip Street office. Highest rating achieved for an office fitout in Australia.
  • 2007 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). Commencing September 18, 2006 Investa is:
    • World leader in Real Estate sector
    • World leader in Financial Services supersector
  • Sydney Water Awards:
    • Winner – Sustainable Processes and Practices Award (highest honour)
    • Finalist – Largest Percentage Reduction 2005-2006
    • Finalist – Largest Volume Reduction 2005-2006
  • National Safety Council/Telstra Safety Awards:
    • Winner – Business Excellence through OHS & Environmental Management.
  • Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability (DEUS) Green Globe Awards:
    • Winner – NABERS Office / ABGR Leadership Award.
  • 2006 Australian Sustainability Awards:
    • Nominated – Sustainable Company of the Year
    • Nominated – Special Award for Environmental Sustainability

2005

  • Banksia, Finalist for the 2005 Banksia Foundation Award in “Business Environmental Responsibility and Leadership” category
  • Planning Institute of Australia, Category 6. Urban Design - Plans and Ideas Environmental Resources Management
  • Victorian Save Water Awards, Service Provider Category
  • Facilities Management Association, FMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Facilities Management
  • Facilities Management Association, FMA Johnson Controls Young FM Practitioner - awarded to Bradley Robbins
  • DEUS Green Globe Awards, Green Power Leadership Category
  • DEUS Green Globe Awards, Gold award for performance in cutting emissions through the Energy Smart Business Program
  • DEUS Green Globe Awards, Highly Commended in ABGR Leadership Category
  • Ranked 2nd in the world Dow Jones Sustainability Index among international Real Estate Investment organisations

2004

  • Ranked 4th in the world Dow Jones Sustainability Index among international Real Estate Investment organisations
  • National Safety Council of Australia’s 5 Star rating of OH&S systems across the portfolio in NSW, Victoria and Queensland
  • Winner of the Banksia Award in “Leadership in Socially Responsible Investment”
  • Ethical Investor Sustainable company of the Year Award
  • Ethical Investor Sustainability Awards - The Merit Award for Environment
  • Facilities Management Association, SEDA Facilities Management Environmental Achievement Award
  • DEUS Green Globe Awards, the Australian Building Green Ratings Corporate Leadership Award
  • DEUS Green Globe Awards, the Silver energy smart Award
  • DEUS Green Globe Awards, the DEUS Ambassador Award which was awarded to Chris O’Donnell
  • Rated Australia’s leading real estate investment trust by Sustainable Asset Management
  • Two IPG properties were rated in the top ten in the NSW Government’s ABGR Scheme 2005
  • Planning Institute of Australia Award - Category 6. Urban Design - Plans and Ideas Environmental Resources Management for C-Air Hilarys: Application for Medium Density Housing Achieving Innovative and Sustainable Outcomes

2003

  • Rated as a leading Australian Property Company by Sustainable Asset Management
  • ICPF rated by SIRIS as Australia’s only SRI accredited wholesale property fund.
  • Macarthur Central won - PCA Award
  • Selected as a finalist for the Banksia Award in “Leadership in Socially Responsible Investment”
  • National Safety council of Australia’s 5 Star rating of OH&S systems across the portfolio in NSW and Victoria

2002

  • Rated as a leading Australian Property Company by Sustainable Asset Management

2001

  • Rated as a leading Australian Property Company by Sustainable Asset Management