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Goodman has around 65 expert staff in New Zealand
SAUSTAINABILITY
sustainable business model that delivers long term value growth while minimising
its impact on the environment is an aspirational objective for most companies. It recognises that resources are scarce and
need to be used ef ciently. It also acknowledges that business and community are interconnected.
As a leading New Zealand corporate entity, GMT has responsibility to a broad range of stakeholders.
Acknowledging these obligations and managing our business to balance these interests, improves our environmental, social and nancial performance, while supporting the sustainable growth of GMT.
Our corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy can be distilled in four programme areas:
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
We work collaboratively with our customers and consultants on new projects, incorporating the latest technology and design features to improve the environmental performance of our property portfolio.
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ASSET MANAGEMENT
We are committed to improving the operating performance of all our buildings, managing
and investing in our assets to improve ef ciency, long-term competitiveness and resilience.
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PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY
Inspiring and challenging our people, and supporting various community
based groups through
the Goodman Foundation.
CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
As a leading NZX investment entity we measure our impact, critically assessing our performance and engaging with key stakeholders.
FY17 HIGHLIGHTS:
+ 5 Star Green Star design rated Fonterra Centre receives Property Council NZ ‘Excellence’ award in commercial category and ‘Merit’ in the green building category;
+ $97.0 million of new development projects improving the quality and operational performance of the portfolio;
+ 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from portfolio energy consumption;
+ Carbon Disclosure Project climate rating of B-;
+ $300,000 of community support provided through the Manager's
sponsorship of the Goodman Foundation; and
+ Development and launch of new food rescue premises for KiwiHarvest at Central Park Corporate Centre.
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