Sustainability

Local Utility Networks, also known as embedded networks and bulk/centralised hot water networks, should be a fantastic asset for Owners Corporations (OC’s). They have the potential to earn an ongoing […]

On 20 September 2023, PATRIZIA Infrastructure acquired a 100% stake in Active Utilities on behalf of Australian superannuation fund client, Prime Super. This acquisition sees PATRIZIA Infrastructure manage Australia’s largest […]

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are a set of 17 goals, embraced globally, which outline a vision for a fairer, greener future. They cover important world issues, […]

While facing some difficulties with supply chains and other areas during COVID, the construction of residential apartment complexes continued relatively unabated and does so to this day. The demand for […]

The Australian Federal Government is unlocking $1bn in finance as part of the Household Energy Upgrades Fund with residential strata-titled buildings targeted as part of the program. The fund is […]

No capital. No need to raise owner levies. Challenge solved. Smart Urban Properties Australia (SUPA) recognise the challenge owners corporations and building managers have in maintaining and improving their buildings […]

In May this year as part of SCA Australasia’s commitment to stay ahead of the curve on electric vehicle (EV) integration into apartments, we launched our Phase 2: Challenges Report […]

In January of 2023 Active received formal approval from Reconciliation Australia for our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our reconciliation journey began several months earlier when we decided as a business […]

Perhaps one of the greatest challenges for residents of strata communities in Victoria today centres around the disposal of rubbish, recycling, and other waste items, particularly where the design or […]

The sale of Electric Vehicle (EV) models in Australia is growing to meet the changing demands of buyers. The year-on-year growth of EVs and Australia’s transition to sustainable energy is […]

In response to the rapidly increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, SCA identified a critical need to investigate the significant, and unique challenges that are faced when attempting […]

Over the last year or so as interest in sustainability for strata has grown through the installation of solar panels and reviews of the potential to retrofit EV Charging solutions, […]

Over the past year, the integration of EVs and EV charging into strata has been one of SCA’s core priorities nationally, largely due to the increase in demand for EVs […]

Active is a member of the SCA Strata Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Taskforce (SEVIT) and have been working alongside the SCA, and other members of the taskforce, to help develop submissions […]

Industry news pulls together some of the most interesting and important stories in the strata industry over the past few months. Electric Vehicles The growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) […]

Industry issues pulls together some of the most interesting and important stories and issues happening in the strata industry over the past few months. Property and Housing Affordable Housing Australia […]

Australia is gradually taking steps towards a greener future across a variety of sectors, and strata buildings are no exception. According to the International Energy Agency, buildings offer the largest […]

An Original 2021 Essay by Lee De Castro You may have heard the buzz word: Electric Vehicles. This technology has evolved from an experimental concept to being part of our […]

As the federal election draws closer, the commitment by both major parties towards competing visions of an Australia meeting the objective of net zero carbon emissions gains a higher public […]

In the Summer edition of Inside Strata, Sustainability in Strata was a feature of the SCA’s upcoming Federal Election Priorities, calling on government to work with SCA to invest in […]