Dexus

Dexus CEO Ross Du Vernet, Executive General Manager, Growth Markets Nik Kemp along with leaders from our funds business, Max Gordin, Natalie Tan and Brian Kwon, recently hosted investors at events in Seoul and Tokyo. The Dexus team shared insights into the strength of Australia’s real asset markets, where we see opportunities in 2025 and why Australia remains one of the world’s highest ranked investment destinations. ? Our partnerships with Japanese and Korean investors are long standing, spanning more than two decades, and we look forward to further growing our relationships across Asia as the trusted partner for Australian real asset investing. ? Learn more about the real asset opportunities on our funds management platform: https://lnkd.in/gEUy6P2h ? #seoul #tokyo #fundsmanagement #realassets

The student accommodation sector has grown rapidly over the past decade?driven by a shift towards Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) facilities, as students seek?vibrant and connected housing options.? ? Portfolio Manager Brendan Pryke?joined a panel at the Property Council of Australia’s State of the Sector – PBSA in Australia event to discuss how Dexus's broad capability enables us to deliver in this sector which?blurs the line between real estate and infrastructure.?? ? Brendan spoke to how?Dexus has become one of the largest owners of on-campus PBSA in Australia, through an active management approach which?creates a?collegiate environment for students while closely?partnering with universities to help them to deliver their accommodation strategies.?? ?? He also?shared insights on our unique off-campus development, 41 George Street, a B-Grade office conversion to student accommodation in Brisbane's CBD which leverages our expertise in?special situations investing, office development, and infrastructure to deliver 1,200 new beds.? ? Student Accommodation Council #stateofthesector2024 #studentaccommodation #growthmarkets #realassets

Technology drives meaningful financial, environmental and social value for the real asset sector. As a key partner of RealTechX's?Asset Impact innovation program, we can secure first-mover advantage on next generation technology solutions for our business and customers. We were excited to host the program's launch event, where we heard from the Taronga Ventures team on new asset focused technologies creating value across the sector. Dexus's Executive General Manager, Growth Markets Nik Kemp?shared?his perspectives on how technology adoption in real assets has evolved over time, and where the key opportunities are for real asset owners to invest to drive enhanced performance. #realassets #technology?#assetimpact

We are excited to be giving 33 Alfred Street a new lease of life that will transform it into a modern, sustainable workplace. As Sydney’s first skyscraper, the new design stays true to its rich heritage, proudly showcasing its distinctive design features, including the golden fa?ade. The project is in its final stages of its rejuvenation, with completion on track for mid-2025. Dexus General Manager Office Development, Nicholas Wilkinson?shared with Linda Morris from The Sydney Morning Herald what makes this building so special: https://lnkd.in/gns9uy_Y 33 Alfred Street is jointly owned by Dexus Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF) and Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund (MWOF). The builder is Built..

National Recycling Week is a great time to celebrate achievements across Dexus as we aim to increase reuse and recycling rates across our assets. This year, we’re thrilled to spotlight Waterfront Brisbane’s commitment to a circular economy! ? Check out the impressive timelapse that showcases the careful deconstruction of the old Riverwalk and Eagle Street Pier. They successfully removed a substantial 31,580 tonnes of material from site, with over 98% being reused, recycled and diverted from landfill. ? Waterfront Brisbane is proudly owned by Dexus and Dexus Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF). Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gRcYFQxZ Learn more about DWPF here: https://lnkd.in/gXJQtDFZ

We were pleased to host GRESB's Real Market Insights for Infrastructure?event at our Sydney head office in Quay Quarter Tower. The event explored data-driven insights from the recently announced 2024 GRESB Benchmark Results, in which our funds and assets performed strongly: ?? Dexus Diversified Infrastructure Trust (DDIT) achieving an historic high score of 97/100 ranking 1st in the Oceania Diversified Private Equity Fund category ?? Powerco achieving a perfect score for a second consecutive year and sector leader in Electricity Distribution Companies ?? APAC, Powerco, Reliance Rail and ANU Student Accommodation all achieving 5-Star ratings ? At the event, industry leaders tackled important questions on infrastructure’s role in key climate-related issues and how active asset management can improve environmental outcomes. Dexus General Manager, Social Infrastructure Trent Mikkonen joined a panel to discuss how embracing the circular economy can help make infrastructure assets more sustainable. Trent shared how Dexus is generating positive sustainability outcomes across its portfolio through diversion from landfill targets, material reuse and other key initiatives that also support emissions reduction and our sustainability priority area of climate action.? ? #infrastructure #sustainability #GRESB

What's hot and what's not in infrastructure?? ? According to Dexus's?Executive General Manager, Growth Markets Nik Kemp it's energy and renewables, transport and logistics, and of course, data centers. ? Nik joined Anthony Macdonald at the?AFR Infrastructure Summit?this week to discuss the trends creating opportunity across these asset classes?and how he expects private sector capital to play an increasing role in the delivery of national infrastructure projects.? ? Investors can no longer just set and forget as active real?asset managers drive enhanced performance across the spectrum of real estate and infrastructure.? ? #AFRInfrastructureSummit #growthmarkets?#infrastructure #alternates

We are thrilled to announce the completion of Freight Specialists Pty Ltd's new facility at Dexus's Crossbank Development?in Hemmant, Queensland. ? This state-of-the-art 17,100 square metre facility is designed to significantly enhance our customers’ logistics capabilities and support their growth throughout Queensland. With unrivalled connectivity to key freight links and their customers, this facility sets a new standard in logistics efficiency. The facility has incorporated 198kw solar panels to ensure the operational efficiency and support our customers sustainability goals. This facility is set to enhance the value of the portfolio of the estate’s owner, Dexus Wholesale Australian Property Fund. #Industrial Christopher Davitt

We were pleased to take part in a webinar with S&P Global on deciphering the Australian climate risk disclosures, which are taking effect in 2025. These mandatory climate-related financial disclosures are aimed at encouraging greater corporate transparency, and include requirements to report on forward-looking disclosures, Scope 3 emissions, scenario analysis and transition planning. ? Our Head of Sustainability Ramana James shared his insights from over two decades of leading corporate sustainability disclosures, including on the importance of collecting data with the intent to drive commercial outcomes rather than simply as a compliance obligation. Ramana discussed how Dexus is well-positioned to meet the requirements and to also support our investors and customers as they are looking to comply with the legislation, setting their own sustainability goals and increasingly seeking sustainability data to drive unique business insights. #sustainability #climateaction

Dexus was proud to join our peers at the Property Council of Australia’s Annual Women in Property Lunch to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in our industry. ? In attendance was Dexus Group CEO Ross Du Vernet, CFO Keir Barnes, EGM Growth Markets Nik Kemp and EGM Industrial Chris Mackenzie along with representatives from across our sectors. ? It’s events like these that demonstrate the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving results for Dexus and the broader industry. #PCA #PropertyLunch