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In the age of the conscientious consumer, sustainability is key.
Signs of 'going green' are prevalent throughout Australia. For example, we're the third fastest-growing market for vegan products, according to Euromonitor International – and responsible investment here is growing 9 per cent annually, as reported by the Responsible Investment Association of Australia.
While it's clear that attitudes are shifting to focus on more environmentally and socially ethical products, what could this mean in the world of commercial real estate? We investigate.
Currently, no research exists to quantify the role of commercial real estate in Australia's environmental well-being. In the United States, however, it accounts for 18.7 percent of energy usage, 40 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and 88 percent of potable water consumption, according to Deloitte.
With water an expensive commodity in much of Australia, we should be aiming to avoid similar rates of usage by employing sustainability principles in new and existing commercial spaces.
There's a whole host of benefits to be considered in leasing an environmentally sustainable building for your business.
The Green Building Council of Australia launched a voluntary rating system to qualify conservative buildings throughout the country, known as Green Star. Buildings with this certification reportedly:
With huge reduction in waste and consumption, businesses in Green Star buildings are poised to make considerable savings on utilities, on top of having a clearer conscience.
Furthermore, well-designed sustainable buildings could contribute to staff productivity, says City of Melbourne environment portfolio chair Arron Wood. Melbourne's Council House 2 was designed with Green prinicples in mind and Mr. Wood claims:
"The building's first full year of operation was evaluated independently and found to have improved productivity by an impressive 10.9 per cent."
Meanwhile, the headquarters for the organisation behind the upcoming Games on the Gold Coast have received a 4-Gold Star rating, boasting extensive use of recycled materials, indoor plants, improved accessibility and outdoor workspaces, all revitalising a partially vacated TAFE site.
To talk more about investing in sustainable, responsible real estate, turn to the team at Ray White Commercial Gold Coast today.
Ray White Commercial hosted its inaugural call-a-thon on Wednesday, with 467 appraisals booked across Australia and New Zealand. The appraisal…
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