FY18 Sustainability Report
Welcome to Landcom’s FY18 Sustainability Report
Our Sustainable Places Strategy sets out the short term targets we have adopted to help us achieve our goals; and our FY18 Sustainability Report shares our performance against those targets.
Message from the CEO
Sustainability is part of our organisation’s DNA, and has been for over 15 years. We have embedded it into every aspect of the work we do.
Read moreSustainability Performance
Our Sustainable Places Strategy with four Leadership Goals guides the way we deliver new communities. Our FY18 performance for each part of our strategy is accessible below.
The Journey
Our Sustainability Strategy and Plan is the result of a three-year journey of research, consultation and consideration.
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2013
Our existing strategy is due for a renewal.
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2014-2015
We undertake a rigorous process of research, benchmarking and testing new targets and indicators to best align with our evolving portfolio of projects.
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2016
We test our thinking with industry experts and seek feedback. We evaluate the varied opportunities, constraints, strengths and weaknesses that each project will need to address under the new sustainability strategy.
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March - May 2017
We share the draft strategy with industry and the public, and collect feedback on the proposed leadership goals and targets.
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October 2017
New Sustainable Places Strategy launched.
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2018
First year of performance recorded against Sustainable Places Strategy.
FY18 Highlights
New Sustainable Places Strategy launched
Awarded fourth most sustainable developer globally, in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark
First Healthy & Inclusive Places Survey delivered to measure liveability
Co.Lab event showcased our collaborative research projects
Hack for Cities conducted with over 75 students
Skills Exchange employment pathway program rolled out at Airds and Claymore
Sustainability rebates developed to enable sustainable and affordable living
Partnered with the Supply Chain Sustainability School
Climate change and community resilience assessments and planning across projects commenced
Material Issues
This report identifies and discloses the material aspects of our operations, in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Guidelines. We are in the process of transitioning to reporting against the new GRI Standards.
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Community Cohesion |
Considering the heritage and history of the land, to embed arts, culture and local heritage in new projects. To integrate existing community networks and facilities, and build upon these to enhance the benefits to residents and workers at our projects (existing and future) |
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Community Satisfaction with Design |
To optimise the quality of design and place for our communities, including with surrounding infrastructure. This also relates to having infrastructure in place during the planning phase, prior to the development of a community |
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Engagement |
To collaborate, listen and involve stakeholders to arrive at a shared vision to deliver outcomes for society |
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Community Safety & Wellbeing |
Collaborate with communities to design places for and promote a culture of health, safety and wellbeing for the community to enable positive interactions |
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Social Issues |
To reduce instances of social issues that impact communities (e.g. youth unemployment, suicide occurrence, crime etc.) |
Healthy & Inclusive Places |
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Enabling Jobs |
To drive the creation of productive cities, enabling jobs for the future |
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Affordability |
To adopt an approach that delivers a high quality of life for community and delivers a broad range of diverse housing options |
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Governance |
To adopt and disclose independent sustainability benchmarking or reporting frameworks to be transparent, uphold reputation, and demonstrate leadership |
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Climate Change and Resilience |
To embed climate adaptation and resilience into all projects and improve community awareness of impacts |
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Innovation |
To embrace emerging trends and be at the forefront of initiatives that improve efficiency and/or performance |
Reporting Boundaries
Our Sustainable Places Strategy applies to all new masterplan activity and projects during the 2018 reporting period. As a masterplan developer we use a variety of structures to deliver projects.
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Macarthur Heights
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| South West | L | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Western Sydney University, adjacent to the Western Sydney University campus. Located within walking distance from Macarthur train station and Macarthur Square shopping centre, with over 950 residential lots. Includes 42ha of parklands plus sporting fields. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Green Square Town Centre
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| Green Square | L | Y | Y | N | PDA with Mirvac to provide high density, inner urban living within the City of Sydney Local Government Area. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Renwick
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| South West | L | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Family and Community Services. Renwick is a 117ha masterplanned community, located about 2.5km north of Mittagong in the Southern Highlands. It has potential to yield around 600 residential lots, ranging in size from 300m2 ‘cottage lots’ to 4,000m2 ‘acre lots’. During the reporting period, the project completed civil works for the final stages of the development. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Operations
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| Corporate | N | N | Y | Y | Landcom maintains its head office tenancy at Parramatta. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Edmondson Park
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| West | Y | Y | Y | N | Owner/Master Developer. Approximately 4,000 new homes, with train station, town centre with retail, business and commercial space, 150ha regional park with cycleways, and two new schools. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Thornton
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| West | N | Y | Y | N | Originally a Department of Defence site. Landcom works are complete, and enabled approximately 2,000 homes adjacent to Penrith train station. Mix of detached and attached dwellings, Affordable Housing and apartments. Origin of the 21st Century Terrace. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Riverstone
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| West | N | N | N | N | Project is a RPDA consisting of approximately 300 residential lots that were subdivided in 1881, and are currently owned by around 50 landowner groups. Landcom is coordinating the delivery of the project on behalf of the landowners as the ‘Relevant Authority’ under the Environmental Planning and Amendment (Paper Subdivisions) Regulation 2013. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Macarthur Gardens North
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| South West | Y | Y | Y | N | PDA with Stockland. Adjacent to the Macarthur Heights community, the project has a direct connection to Macarthur train station through Bow Bowing Creek. This site is in the planning phase. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Oran Park
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| South West | L | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Greenfields Development Company. Once complete the precinct will provide 6,500 homes, a town centre, new schools, a smart work hub, retirement village and integrated primary care centre. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Lachlan's Line
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| South West | L | Y | Y | N | Owner/Master Developer of an inner urban high density community adjacent to the North Ryde train station. Note: While Lachlan’s Line is a legacy project and has not undergone any masterplanning during the reporting year, we are considering it in-scope as we will be able to influence the sustainability outcomes in line with the new Sustainable Place Strategy through the development of the remaining buildings on site. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Wentworth Point
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| South West | N | N | N | N | RPDA with Roads and Maritime Services to deliver public open space. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Airds (Newbrook)
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| South West | L | N | Y | N | RPDA with NSW Land and Housing Corporation. Long term rejuvenation of the Airds Bradbury public housing area, transforming the existing 1,500 lot public housing estate into a masterplanned community of approximately 2,100 homes. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Bonnyrigg (Newleaf)
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| South West | L | N | Y | N | RPDA with NSW Land and Housing Corporation. Long term rejuvenation of the Airds Bradbury public housing area, transforming the existing 1,500 lot public housing estate into a masterplanned community of approximately 2,100 homes. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Claymore (Hillcroft)
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| South West | L | N | Y | N | RPDA with NSW Land and Housing Corporation to revitalize approximately 1.150 homes at Claymore public housing estate. When complete, Hillcroft will include new housing, parks, playgrounds and community facilities. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Spring Farm
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| Complete Projects | N | Y | N | N | Complete masterplanned community. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
The Ponds
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| Complete Projects | N | Y | N | N | Complete masterplanned community. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Tallawong
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Kellyville
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Bella Vista
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Norwest
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Showground
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Castle Hill
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Cherrybrook
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
Sydney Metro Northwest Places - Epping
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| North West | Y | Y | Y | N | RPDA with Sydney Metro. Each site is located along the metro line. While Sydney Metro delivers the infrastructure and new stations, Landcom will deliver the communities surrounding each station. |
Key
Y
refers to Projects which are in scope to be reported against for one or more of the targets under the new Sustainable Places Strategy.
N
refers to where Projects are out of scope under the new Strategy for all of the targets under a Strategy pillar.
L
refers to ‘Legacy Projects’. Legacy projects are those in our portfolio that were substantially delivered prior to the Sustainable Places Strategy being adopted, and are out of scope for reporting, but have been included as part of baseline figures in some indicators.
= Climate Resilient Places
= Healthy & Inclusive Places
= Productive Places
= Accountable & Collaborative Places
About This Report
Our Sustainability Report 2018 is an account of our sustainability performance during the 2018 reporting period (FY18), with limited assurance provided by Point Advisory.
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