Responsible Investment

Forza Capital believes firmly that investment outcomes should be measured by more than just profitability.

Forza Capital believes Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) outcomes are important and will drive future investment markets. We use our ESG experience and expertise to generate a competitive advantage for our investors.

Our ESG commitments

  • Installed 509kW of solar across various assets and currently pursuing a large scale battery installation.
  • Three current investments hold assets with NABERS energy ratings that are five stars or higher
  • Have substantially refurbished seven buildings nearing obsolescence, reducing landfill and retaining their embodied carbon.
  • Have achieved an average improvement in the NABERs energy ratings of 2.5 Stars across four assets.
  • 75% of our current commercial portfolio is rated 4 Stars or better
  • We were the first property owner in QLD to get an existing asset to 6 Star NABERS
  • Working with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation on the transition of an existing asset to a minimum 5.5 Star NABERs energy outcome
  • Involved in founding the Property Funds of Australia Sustainability Committee
  • Involved in the Sustainability Victoria Mid Tier Buildings reference group
  • A Committee Member of the Building Better Buildings research report.
  • Helped co-found the Gruppetto Fund, a philanthropic body that raises money to help use sport to break the cycle of disadvantage and dysfunction
  • In the process of achieving carbon neutrality for our office (target June 2023).
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Environmental

Through understanding the importance of sustainable design and development, and being at its forefront, we can offer investments which not only enhance value but reduce risk and obsolescence.

The starting point for Forza Capital is a recognition that the embodied energy in new buildings makes truly sustainable development nearly impossible. This is a key reason why many of our investments involve recycling old buildings. Where the construction of new buildings is necessary, we design with the future in mind, striving to achieve industry leading environmental credentials.


Social

Delivering positive social outcomes does not always yield instant financial benefits.

At Forza Capital we approach social responsibility like the rest of our business – with a long-term focus. Whether it be the installation of artworks procured by local artists, designing for inclusion of all people, or using our networks and expertise to assist others in achieving their social objectives, we are continually seeking ways to create social capital.


Governance

At Forza, we balance nimbleness and agility with strict, structured internal processes and controls. We recognise that good governance and long term outperformance go hand in hand.

Recognising that we work in a business of trust, we are continually evolving to protect our investors’ capital and reputations alongside our own. As such, we are structured in a manner that provides probity and oversight to everything we do.

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