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Environment, social, governance (ESG).

Haben’s ESG strategy sets clear short, medium, and long-term ambitions to strengthen our business, support our team in embedding sustainability across our retail centres, reduce environmental impact and supply chain risks, and enhance social value in the communities we operate.

Our 2027 ESG Strategy is driving our transition to a more resilient, low-carbon business. We’re focusing on the areas where we have the greatest control and impact, while collaborating with our stakeholders for broader influence. Through the development and management of our retail portfolio, we’re using our position to make a meaningful difference to our people, tenants, customers, communities we serve, and the environment.

Our 2027 ESG Strategy defines the key focus areas that guide our efforts, ensuring we prioritise what matters most for our business, stakeholders, and the communities we serve:

 

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Climate resilience

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Responsible investment

Energy and emissions management

Community engagement, including First Nations reconciliation

Corporate governance and business ethics

Water management

Health, safety and wellbeing

Sustainable procurement, including modern slavery

Waste management

Skills, training and leadership

 

 

Current retail centre ESG initiatives

Here is a snapshot of our current key initiatives*:

Solar Panels

We’re making the most of our rooftop spaces with 2.6MW of solar PV across our assets, supporting our renewable electricity target. Through our renewable energy program, Microgrid installs, operates, and maintains solar systems on two assets, offering a capital-light solution. For three other assets, we’ve taken a hands-on approach, installing and managing the systems ourselves. Feasibility assessments are underway for our other retail centres, as we continue to reduce our portfolio’s carbon footprint.

Smart Metering

We use smart meters to track our base building electricity consumption and solar PV generation in real time. These meters provide data at 5-minute intervals, enabling our team to quickly detect and resolve anomalies while supporting accurate reporting. We also track our gas usage to enhance our overall energy management.

EV Charging

We currently have 12 electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spread across five of our assets. These chargers provide our customers with a convenient and efficient way to power their electric vehicles while they shop. Looking ahead, we have plans to install additional fast chargers at other centres to further support the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure.

Diversity

Our Senior Leadership Team is 45% female and many actively participate in external committees focused on community development.

NABERS Energy and Water

All our retail assets have a NABERS Energy and Water rating. NABERS ratings for shopping centres provide a clear, reliable measure of a shopping centre’s energy and water efficiency. With ratings from zero to six stars, they allow for easy comparison of environmental performance across our centres and other rated Australian shopping centres.

Community Engagement

Our centres proactively engage with their diverse local communities through walking groups, senior and school holiday programs, fundraising events, and cultural celebrations like NAIDOC and Lunar New Year.

*As at March 2025.