Thought Leadership
Innovation and ESG insights for real asset owners, operators and developers
Whitepapers
Nature: The Next Frontier for Real Asset Technology
Protecting and restoring natural assets in our urban environments will lead to resilient cities in the face of climate change, but how can asset owners, operators and investors implement a nature-positive strategy?
The State of RealTech in Asia
In this paper, we explore the real estate innovation and technology market in Asia; the sector's progression, impact on sustainability, and the future of RealTech investment and adoption in the region.
KPMG & Taronga Ventures - The Future of RealTech
The real estate sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation fuelled by technological change. In this paper we explore the global growth of RealTech, and provide a perspective on what this means for the future for real estate sector participants.
The Impact of Technology and Innovation on the Construction Sector
Technology has revolutionised the way construction is planned, designed, and executed. In this whitepaper, we highlight how technology has brought new levels of efficiency, productivity and safety to the job site with case study examples.
Technology: A Driving Force for ESG in Real Estate and Infrastructure
In collaboration with Deloitte, Taronga Ventures have written a paper on the status of technology deployment within real estate and infrastructure, or real assets to achieve sustainability outcomes.
The paper explores how real asset owners, investors, managers, and occupiers are using technology to take the next step in their ESG journeys and achieve related goals and ambitions.
Perspectives from Investors & Partners
Driving Results with ESG and Innovation: A Discussion with PGIM Real Estate’s Julie Townsend
In our interview with Julie Townsend, Vice President – ESG Lead for Europe and Asia Pacific for PGIM Real Estate, and Rebecca Jinks, Taronga Advisory’s ESG & Sustainability Director, we discuss ESG and innovation across PGIM Real Estate’s global real asset portfolio.
Conversations with Deborah Coakley and Ross Du Vernet on ESG Innovation at Dexus
In a conversation facilitated by Jonathan Hannam, Co-founder & Managing Partner of Taronga Ventures, Dexus executives discuss how they are responding to the growing ESG requirements from investors and customers and incorporating ESG as a fundamental component of their investment strategies.
Leaders in ESG and innovation collaborate to drive industry change
At a recent workshop for Taronga Ventures’ ESG Impact innovation program, ESG and innovation leaders from CBRE Asia Pacific, Dexus, International Towers, ISPT, and Vicinity Centres explored opportunities to collaborate on projects with technology companies solving important ESG challenges faced by the real estate sector.
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Innovation & ESG Case Studies
Case studies of innovation & ESG projects from Taronga Ventures portfolio companies
PGIM Real Estate and OpenSpace – Remote monitoring of construction progress and asset condition
The construction of PGIM Real Estate’s co-living, retail and office asset in Shanghai was affected by Covid and disrupted...
CBRE and Inspace – Over 50 visualisations of property assets for sales and leasing campaigns
CBRE partnered with Inspace to provide an engaging tool for buyers and tenants to virtually inspect property...
Dexus and Groundfloor™ – Smart delivery systems for a premium commercial asset
At Melbourne’s Railto building, Dexus installed Groundfloor to streamline the delivery process for parcels and enhance the building experience...
CDL and Ampd Energy – Battery systems to reduce carbon emissions on construction jobsite
City Development Limited (CDL) deployed Ampd Energy’s Enertainer to reduce carbon emissions and operating expenses at the construction...
Grosvenor and Darabase – Augmented reality (AR) wayfinding at London’s Belgravia in Bloom flower festival
Grosvenor wanted to drive footfall, exploration, engagement, retail revenue and data capture during its Belgravia in Bloom festival through...
International Towers and Darabase – Outdoor augmented reality art exhibit drives community engagement
Lendlease wanted to create an experience to increase the sense of place around International Towers and add a cultural element...
CarbonCure: Carbon removal technologies for the concrete industry
CarbonCure is a technology for the concrete industry to permanently embed CO2 into concrete to reduce the carbon footprint...
Ampd Energy: Battery energy storage solutions for construction
AMPD Energy produces advanced battery energy storage systems that replace diesel generators on construction sites to provide cleaner, quieter...
Dexus and Inspace – Visualisation platform to host remote inspections for sales and leasing campaigns
Dexus partnered with Inspace to engage potential investors and tenants and allow virtual inspections of Rialto - one of Melbourne’s...
Spacecube: Modular construction for semi-permanent assets and infrastructure
Modular building system for semi-permanent events, activations, hospitality, healthcare and commercial property that is flat-packable, reusable, relocatable...
OpenSpace: Reality capture and AI-powered analytics for construction
OpenSpace is an advanced reality capture technology that is transforming the built environment by enabling stakeholders to monitor and manage...
Calumino: Low cost, high accuracy, mass-scalable thermal sensor
Calumino develops low-cost high-performing thermal cameras with integrated AI computer vision. The technology extracts data from heat signatures...
Trendspek: High-resolution 3D models of asset exteriors using drone imagery
Trendspek is a secure, cloud-based platform enabling remote collaboration to complete defect assessments, interactive 3D reporting and maintenance planning...
Groundfloor™ and ISPT – Smart parcel management system installed at Melbourne’s Spring Place precinct
Groundfloor™ smart lockers were part of the relaunch and revitalisation of ISPT's Spring Place precinct, introducing premium...
PGIM Real Estate and OpenSpace – Remote monitoring of construction progress and asset condition
The construction of PGIM Real Estate’s co-living, retail and office asset in Shanghai was affected by Covid and disrupted...
CBRE and Inspace – Over 50 visualisations of property assets for sales and leasing campaigns
CBRE partnered with Inspace to provide an engaging tool for buyers and tenants to virtually inspect property...
Dexus and Groundfloor™ – Smart delivery systems for a premium commercial asset
At Melbourne’s Railto building, Dexus installed Groundfloor to streamline the delivery process for parcels and enhance the building experience...
CDL and Ampd Energy – Battery systems to reduce carbon emissions on construction jobsite
City Development Limited (CDL) deployed Ampd Energy’s Enertainer to reduce carbon emissions and operating expenses at the construction...
Grosvenor and Darabase – Augmented reality (AR) wayfinding at London’s Belgravia in Bloom flower festival
Grosvenor wanted to drive footfall, exploration, engagement, retail revenue and data capture during its Belgravia in Bloom festival through...
International Towers and Darabase – Outdoor augmented reality art exhibit drives community engagement
Lendlease wanted to create an experience to increase the sense of place around International Towers and add a cultural element...
CarbonCure: Carbon removal technologies for the concrete industry
CarbonCure is a technology for the concrete industry to permanently embed CO2 into concrete to reduce the carbon footprint...
Ampd Energy: Battery energy storage solutions for construction
AMPD Energy produces advanced battery energy storage systems that replace diesel generators on construction sites to provide cleaner, quieter...
Dexus and Inspace – Visualisation platform to host remote inspections for sales and leasing campaigns
Dexus partnered with Inspace to engage potential investors and tenants and allow virtual inspections of Rialto - one of Melbourne’s...
Spacecube: Modular construction for semi-permanent assets and infrastructure
Modular building system for semi-permanent events, activations, hospitality, healthcare and commercial property that is flat-packable, reusable, relocatable...
OpenSpace: Reality capture and AI-powered analytics for construction
OpenSpace is an advanced reality capture technology that is transforming the built environment by enabling stakeholders to monitor and manage...
Calumino: Low cost, high accuracy, mass-scalable thermal sensor
Calumino develops low-cost high-performing thermal cameras with integrated AI computer vision. The technology extracts data from heat signatures...
Trendspek: High-resolution 3D models of asset exteriors using drone imagery
Trendspek is a secure, cloud-based platform enabling remote collaboration to complete defect assessments, interactive 3D reporting and maintenance planning...
Groundfloor™ and ISPT – Smart parcel management system installed at Melbourne’s Spring Place precinct
Groundfloor™ smart lockers were part of the relaunch and revitalisation of ISPT's Spring Place precinct, introducing premium...
Articles
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How green is your office tower?
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Taronga Advisory | Driving Biodiversity and Nature in Our Cities
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