MaxCap Group / Sustainability
MaxCap Group / Sustainability

Our approach

At MaxCap Group, we recognise that our actions today have profound implications for our stakeholders, investors and the environment which we operate. Sustainability considerations comprise both material risks and opportunities for our business and investment activities.

MaxCap Group / Sustainability

Our approach

At MaxCap Group, we recognise that our actions today have profound implications for our stakeholders, investors and the environment which we operate. Sustainability considerations comprise both material risks and opportunities for our business and investment activities.

MaxCap Group / Sustainability

Our approach

At MaxCap Group, we recognise that our actions today have profound implications for our stakeholders, investors and the environment which we operate. Sustainability considerations comprise both material risks and opportunities for our business and investment activities.

MaxCap Group / Sustainability

Our approach

At MaxCap Group, we recognise that our actions today have profound implications for our stakeholders, investors and the environment which we operate. Sustainability considerations comprise both material risks and opportunities for our business and investment activities.

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ESG Approach

We recognise that long-term success requires careful consideration of ESG factors alongside financial performance. As financial outcomes become increasingly linked to ESG issues, we view the integration of ESG considerations into our investment activities as a natural extension of our disciplined risk management approach. This alignment supports our central mission to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns to our investors. ESG integration forms a key part of our approach to responsible investment in our CRE credit investment activities and in the way we operate our business. We believe the consideration of ESG risks and opportunities in our credit due diligence process and broader operations enhances the long-term performance and resilience of our portfolio and our organisation.

At MaxCap Group, we are committed to the continuous improvement of our ESG program. We regularly develop, implement and review our policies and practices to address material ESG themes across our operations and investment activities in the non-bank lending and real estate investment management market.

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Sustainability Policies

Our suite of Sustainability related policies provide a guiding framework that aligns our business and investment strategy with the broader goals of promoting environmental stewardship, fostering social well-being among our staff and stakeholders, and ensuring transparent and ethical governance.

Our Responsible Investment Policy recognises the importance of sustainable and responsible business practices in today’s investment landscape and aligns with our core values of partnership, collaboration, responsibility, adaptiveness and ambition.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity of thought and ideas will lead to better business decisions and performance. We also believe our people will excel when they are included, have a voice, and are heard.

We are committed to fostering DE&I in our workplace through our DE&I programs and initiatives, as well as regular training to our staff on DE&I topics to foster awareness and dialogue.

Climate Change

Climate change presents material financial risks and opportunities for MaxCap across our value chain and investment activities. We are on a journey to identify and mitigate climate change risks that could affect our business and investment performance and to continuously enhance the integration of climate related risks and opportunities across our investment strategy.

MaxCap Group supports the objectives of the Paris Agreement and has set a Board-approved net-zero GHG emissions target for 2050 across MaxCap’s business operations and investment portfolio.

 Accreditations

Since 2021, MaxCap Group has been certified as a carbon-neutral organisation by Climate Active for our business operations via the purchase of Australian Carbon Credit Units.

MaxCap Group is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment.

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Governance & Leadership

Our ESG policy and strategy is underpinned by robust governance structures that ensures effective oversight and management of ESG risks and opportunities. The MaxCap Board has ultimate accountability for ESG strategy and risk management and is supported by the ESG Advisory Committee.

The Committee plays a key role in advancing MaxCap’s ESG strategy. It is composed of members from diverse disciplines, including experts in responsible investment practices, risk management and climate change.

ESG Advisory Committee

Christine Christian, AO

Non-Executive Director

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Samuel Green

Non-Executive Director

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Sarah Barker

Independent

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Romy Grace

Director, Institutional Capital & Head of Responsible Investment

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Chris Newton

Independent

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Our commitment

We are committed to delivering a strategy that exceeds investors’ expectations and we continue to strive for best practice approaches in our operations and investment activities.

MaxCap Group is a member of:

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Sustainability & Climate Change

Green Buildings Credit Portfolio

The built environment is a major consumer of energy, with buildings accounting for around half of Australia’s electricity use (reference). MaxCap Group has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the decarbonisation of the sector, with the launch of this strategy and our first transaction with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

In 2023, the CEFC committed up to $75 million to an investment mandate with MaxCap Group to help decarbonise investments in key parts of the commercial property sector – offices, hotels, and retail. Further details on this mandate and our first transaction can be viewed here.

 

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INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

Financing a more sustainable built environment

We are seeking to fund the development and repositioning of sustainable, green buildings to reduce operational energy consumption and emissions intensity. As financiers this presents an opportunity to contribute to improving the carbon footprint of Australia’s built environment.

As we navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex world, the need for sustainable and responsible business practices has become paramount. We are committed to integrating ESG considerations across our business operations and investment activities. By embracing ESG principles, we strive to not only create long-term value for our stakeholders but also contribute positively to the communities we serve, and the environment in which we operate.

Case Studies

Recent projects

West Block Oceana Property Partners

West Block

Oceana Property Partners

Under Construction

MaxCap has provided a first-mortgage sustainable upgrade facility to Oceana Property Partners for the development of West Block in Canberra.

The building known as “West Block” located at 21 Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT is a 1928 constructed, 3 storey commercial office building with heritage features located in the coveted Parliamentary Triangle precinct.