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Sustainability at Scape

THE EARTH’S BEST LIVING COMPANY

Scape was founded on a simple idea: students deserve better. For too long, being a student meant having to compromise on quality living. At Scape, we have brought change. Scape’s philosophy is purpose-built and purpose-driven.

Scape Headline ESG Targets

Scape has the vision to be the Earth’s best living company. A key part of this ambition is to be a leader in ESG (Environment, Social, Governance)

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Environment: Our Earth

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Climate Change & energy

Achieve Zero Carbon* (by 2030)
Climate risk assessments & adaptation plans(by 2023)
Explore feasibility of PassivHaus Certification in new developments (by 2026) [JV1-3]

Waste minimisation & circular economy

Increase our recycling rate to >80% (by 2030), and use sustainable materials in our developments (from 2023)

Biodiversity

Incorporate native plants in all our landscaping (by 2025)

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Social impact: Our Neighbourhood

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Resident wellbeing

‘ScapeTLC’ wellbeing appraisal, activities & support (2023)
Improve accessibility & universal design (from 2024)

Accommodation for those in need

Allocate 100 beds annually as crisis accommodation for people in need, First Nations and scholarship recipients (from 2023)

Community impact

Partnerships with aligned not for profit enterprises to create positive social change in the areas of mental health, diversity & inclusion, Indigenous reconciliation, respectful relationships, alcohol & drug education (by 2023)
‘Artist in residence’, mentorship & art exhibition program (from 2023)

Procurement

Engage with business partners on our Supplier Code of Conduct & modern slavery risk (by 2024)
Support First Nations, Australian Disability Enterprises, Female Owned & Social Enterprises through procurement (from 2025)

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Governance: Ourselves

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Diversity, equity & inclusion

Achieve Gender Parity** (by 2027)
Implement a Reconciliation Action Plan & maintain supply nation membership (by 2024)
Actively promote a safe and inclusive culture for people of diverse sexualities and genders (2023)

Transparency & accountability

Publish our annual sustainability report in alignment with global standards i.e. GRI, TCFD, UNSDGs, UNGC
Participate in GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) annually, and strive for continuous improvement (2023)
Require that all new developments achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating, and all operational assets are rated using Green Star Performance (from 2023)

* Zero Carbon means Scope 1 & 2 + operational Scope 3 emissions (waste & water) will be net zero over the course of each calendar year & we will achieve Climate Active certification to verify it.

**Gender Parity means minimum 40 per cent women, 40 per cent men and 20 per cent discretionary across all staff, aligned with the Property Council of Australia 40:40:20 campaign (Diversity & Inclusion – Property Council Australia)

Student Accommodation Sydney

Universities in Sydney

Signature Plus Studio Apartment

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Universities in Melbourne

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Universities in Brisbane

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Student Accommodation Adelaide

Universities in Adelaide

Shared Apartment

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