Thought Leadership
Innovation and ESG insights for real asset owners, operators and developers
Whitepapers
Asset Impact: Driving Innovation Across Real Estate, Infrastructure & Alternative Assets
This paper explores the pressing drivers of the real asset sector’s renewed focus on technology, including specific use cases, classes of technology and the benefits on offer, closing with a roadmap for implementation.
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 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.
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.
RealTech: Amplifying the Future Growth of the GCC
In this paper, we cover the impacts of technology on the GCC real estate and infrastructure sectors, commentary from major real asset investors, developers and operators in the region, and innovation case studies.
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
Mirvac and SPACECUBE – Relocatable sales display suite delivers sustainable value
Modular display suite relocated and reused across two Mirvac developments, enabling faster delivery, reduced waste, and a premium customer experience.
Landsec and Social Value Portal – Embedding social value assessment across real estate development
Landsec partnered with Social Value Portal to integrate measurable social impact into its real estate development lifecycle, driving community benefit and long‑term value creation.
Lexus and SPACECUBE – Three‑level hospitality pavilion delivered with speed and sustainability
Spacecube delivered a premium modular pavilion for Lexus’s LANDMARK by Lexus experience at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, combining rapid build, architectural quality, and future reuse potential.
University of Sydney and Trendspek – Digital‑first asset management for 100+ university campus buildings
Trendspek partnered with the University of Sydney and Infracorr to digitally capture and assess 110 buildings, enabling fast, comprehensive inspections and proactive lifecycle planning across the Camperdown campus.
Khansaheb and Ampd Energy – Batteries replace diesel generators on construction sites in Dubai, saving 85% on carbon
Khansaheb has become the first contractor in the GCC to use a battery energy storage system (BESS) to power large construction equipment, implementing BESS to power tower cranes and replace diesel generators on construction sites.
Microsoft and Ampd Energy – Construction site batteries power lower-carbon data centre development
Ampd Energy’s battery energy storage systems (ESS) enabled significant diesel and emissions reductions during construction of a Microsoft sustainable data centre in Victoria, Australia.
District Wharf and CarbonCure – Lower-carbon concrete for sustainable waterfront neighbourhood
CarbonCure’s technologies helped The Wharf Phase 2 meet ambitious sustainability targets in this large-scale mixed-use redevelopment in Washington DC.
The Guinness Partnership and Calumino – Smart thermal sensing improves energy efficiency at head office
At its 54,000 sq ft head office, The Guinness Partnership used Calumino’s privacy-safe thermal sensing in a hybrid IoT solution to align HVAC with real-time occupancy. The result: a 40% cut in energy use, £60,000 annual savings, ROI in under 8 months, and a scalable foundation to advance its Net Zero strategy.
NSW Ports and Trendspek – Data-rich modelling drives smarter structural lifecycle management at ports
NSW Ports partnered with Trendspek to digitise inspections of critical marine infrastructure using high-resolution 3D modelling. The platform reduced inspection time by 70%, improved data accuracy, and enabled remote collaboration across stakeholders—supporting safer, more efficient port operations.
Sweet Projects and OpenSpace – Accelerating data centre construction with 360° AI-powered site capture
Sweet Projects deployed OpenSpace to streamline data centre construction, ensuring quality, speed, and dispute defensibility across high‑specification infrastructure builds.
Intec and OpenSpace – How visual documentation enhanced delivery of utility-scale solar project
Intec Energy Solutions used OpenSpace’s 360° reality capture platform to document and track the installation of millions of solar panels across large-scale utility sites. The solution provided remote visibility, reduced rework, and created automated as-built records, enabling faster, more accurate project delivery.
BlueScope and PowerStack – Enabling connectivity and real time insights through off-grid solar technology
PowerStack partnered with BlueScope to deploy off-grid solar poles across two NSW sites, enabling rapid installation of security, communications, and IoT infrastructure without the need for grid power or trenching works.
Brookfield and WiredScore – Certifying connectivity and technology for Brookfield Tower, Dubai
IDC Brookfield Tower at DIFC Dubai is delivering smart and connected spaces for its occupants, receiving WiredScore & SmartScore Platinum certifications.
Mirvac and Allume – Solar energy for sustainable apartment development in Melbourne
When Mirvac developed the Folia Apartments at Tullamore, they chose to integrate Allume's solar-sharing technology to deliver clean, affordable energy to residents—supporting the growing demand for sustainable apartments and lower energy costs for the new-build apartment market.
Khansaheb and OpenSpace – 360º reality capture accelerates refurbishment of Expo City, Dubai
Leading UAE construction company Khansaheb leveraged OpenSpace’s 360-degree reality capture technology to track construction site progress, build faster, strengthen team collaboration and improve the quality controls of its builds.
Mirvac and SPACECUBE – Relocatable sales display suite delivers sustainable value
Modular display suite relocated and reused across two Mirvac developments, enabling faster delivery, reduced waste, and a premium customer experience.
Landsec and Social Value Portal – Embedding social value assessment across real estate development
Landsec partnered with Social Value Portal to integrate measurable social impact into its real estate development lifecycle, driving community benefit and long‑term value creation.
Lexus and SPACECUBE – Three‑level hospitality pavilion delivered with speed and sustainability
Spacecube delivered a premium modular pavilion for Lexus’s LANDMARK by Lexus experience at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, combining rapid build, architectural quality, and future reuse potential.
University of Sydney and Trendspek – Digital‑first asset management for 100+ university campus buildings
Trendspek partnered with the University of Sydney and Infracorr to digitally capture and assess 110 buildings, enabling fast, comprehensive inspections and proactive lifecycle planning across the Camperdown campus.
Khansaheb and Ampd Energy – Batteries replace diesel generators on construction sites in Dubai, saving 85% on carbon
Khansaheb has become the first contractor in the GCC to use a battery energy storage system (BESS) to power large construction equipment, implementing BESS to power tower cranes and replace diesel generators on construction sites.
Microsoft and Ampd Energy – Construction site batteries power lower-carbon data centre development
Ampd Energy’s battery energy storage systems (ESS) enabled significant diesel and emissions reductions during construction of a Microsoft sustainable data centre in Victoria, Australia.
District Wharf and CarbonCure – Lower-carbon concrete for sustainable waterfront neighbourhood
CarbonCure’s technologies helped The Wharf Phase 2 meet ambitious sustainability targets in this large-scale mixed-use redevelopment in Washington DC.
The Guinness Partnership and Calumino – Smart thermal sensing improves energy efficiency at head office
At its 54,000 sq ft head office, The Guinness Partnership used Calumino’s privacy-safe thermal sensing in a hybrid IoT solution to align HVAC with real-time occupancy. The result: a 40% cut in energy use, £60,000 annual savings, ROI in under 8 months, and a scalable foundation to advance its Net Zero strategy.
NSW Ports and Trendspek – Data-rich modelling drives smarter structural lifecycle management at ports
NSW Ports partnered with Trendspek to digitise inspections of critical marine infrastructure using high-resolution 3D modelling. The platform reduced inspection time by 70%, improved data accuracy, and enabled remote collaboration across stakeholders—supporting safer, more efficient port operations.
Sweet Projects and OpenSpace – Accelerating data centre construction with 360° AI-powered site capture
Sweet Projects deployed OpenSpace to streamline data centre construction, ensuring quality, speed, and dispute defensibility across high‑specification infrastructure builds.
Intec and OpenSpace – How visual documentation enhanced delivery of utility-scale solar project
Intec Energy Solutions used OpenSpace’s 360° reality capture platform to document and track the installation of millions of solar panels across large-scale utility sites. The solution provided remote visibility, reduced rework, and created automated as-built records, enabling faster, more accurate project delivery.
BlueScope and PowerStack – Enabling connectivity and real time insights through off-grid solar technology
PowerStack partnered with BlueScope to deploy off-grid solar poles across two NSW sites, enabling rapid installation of security, communications, and IoT infrastructure without the need for grid power or trenching works.
Brookfield and WiredScore – Certifying connectivity and technology for Brookfield Tower, Dubai
IDC Brookfield Tower at DIFC Dubai is delivering smart and connected spaces for its occupants, receiving WiredScore & SmartScore Platinum certifications.
Mirvac and Allume – Solar energy for sustainable apartment development in Melbourne
When Mirvac developed the Folia Apartments at Tullamore, they chose to integrate Allume's solar-sharing technology to deliver clean, affordable energy to residents—supporting the growing demand for sustainable apartments and lower energy costs for the new-build apartment market.
Khansaheb and OpenSpace – 360º reality capture accelerates refurbishment of Expo City, Dubai
Leading UAE construction company Khansaheb leveraged OpenSpace’s 360-degree reality capture technology to track construction site progress, build faster, strengthen team collaboration and improve the quality controls of its builds.
Articles
The power of water in achieving green building ratings
Global ESG rules are changing - what is the impact on Real Asset owners?
ESG disclosure is driving impact in Japan
Technology’s role in achieving ESG targets
AI.O.U. The property industry presents a specific set of challenges as well as abundant opportunity for the judicious use of artificial intelligence
Taronga Ventures and Deloitte publish industry paper exploring how technology can drive ESG outcomes for real assets
How green is your office tower?
Taronga Advisory | Driving Biodiversity and Nature in Our Cities
