13 March 2025, 3:30–5:00 PM AEDT
Greenhouse Tech Hub, 180 George St, Sydney
Climate Action Across the Property Value Chain Through Partnerships and Tech Innovations
Lendlease demonstrates a clear net-zero strategy by committing to net-zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and an absolute-zero target including Scope 3 by 2040. It integrates advanced building technologies such as occupant sensors and real-time energy monitoring alongside renewable energy systems. The company builds strong partnerships with tenants, developers, and supply chain stakeholders to drive decarbonization. It optimizes construction practices with innovative tools to ensure that environmental and commercial goals evolve together.
Summary
Lendlease demonstrates a clear net-zero strategy with ambitious targets of net-zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and an absolute-zero target including Scope 3 by 2040.
It integrates advanced technological solutions such as occupant sensors, real-time energy data, and on-site renewable energy to enhance building performance.
The organization forges strong partnerships across developers, tenants, and suppliers to ensure effective implementation of sustainable practices.
It deploys tools like an embodied carbon advisor to optimize material sourcing and design decisions, ensuring its approach to climate action remains cost-competitive and data-driven.
How does Lendlease ensure traceability in its supply chain for low-carbon materials?
How are smart building technologies integrated to improve energy efficiency in real time?
Context and Objectives
The built environment plays a crucial role in reducing global emissions, and Lendlease leverages partnerships and technology to drive effective decarbonization.
The company focuses on both operational and embodied carbon reductions by rethinking construction practices and asset management.
Early-stage commercial alignment influences design decisions and supports the establishment of sustainability benchmarks.
Ambitious Emissions Targets
Lendlease commits to achieving net-zero for Scope 1 and 2 by 2025 and absolute-zero including Scope 3 by 2040.
Tech-Driven Sustainability
The organization integrates advanced building technologies and renewable energy systems to lower energy use and carbon footprints.
Collaborative Partnerships
Lendlease fosters stakeholder collaboration with tenants and supply chain partners to drive comprehensive climate action.
Driving Climate Action through Technology and Partnerships
Key discussion points
Lendlease sets challenging climate targets and harnesses innovative technology and collaborative approaches to transform the built environment.
Climate Targets
- Set net-zero goals by 2025 and absolute-zero by 2040
- Engage the entire value chain for comprehensive decarbonization
Technology Adoption
- Integrate advanced HVAC controls and digital sensors
- Utilize renewable energy and living lab setups for testing new solutions
Panelists
Moderator
Head of Sustainability, Investment Management at Lendlease with expertise in driving business innovations across construction and digital infrastructure.
Speakers
Head of Environmental Sustainability at Lendlease with over 20 years of expertise in decarbonization strategies.
Regional Head of Technical Management, Asia, with over 28 years of engineering experience in sustainable commercial projects.
Head of Leasing and Asset Management, Workplace at Lendlease with extensive expertise in tenant-landlord collaboration and real estate investment.
Insights
Integrated Decarbonization Strategy
- Set clear emissions targets at early project stages
- Leverage innovative technology for real-time energy management
- Establish transparent partnerships across the value chain
Practical Implementation
- Utilize an in-house embodied carbon advisor for sustainable material sourcing
- Adopt as-a-service building systems to improve operational efficiency
- Incorporate occupant sensors to dynamically manage HVAC and lighting
Conclusion
Lendlease's approach to decarbonizing the built environment is grounded in clear targets and practical integration of technology. By focusing on both operational and embodied carbon, the company demonstrates that sustainability and commercial outcomes can be advanced together through early alignment and strong partnerships.
The company's use of data-driven tools and collaboration with stakeholders shows that effective climate action is achievable when sustainability is embedded in every stage of the value chain. Lendlease continues to adapt its methods to ensure that environmental goals remain realistic and economically sound.
Ambitious Targets: Lendlease commits to strict emissions reductions, targeting net-zero and absolute-zero levels as a core business objective.
Collaborative Innovation: The approach integrates advanced technologies with robust partnerships to drive sustainable outcomes in the property value chain.