Technology: A Driving Force for ESG in Real Estate and Infrastructure

Real estate and infrastructure organisations have a critical role to play in helping to address society’s major environmental and social challenges – whether it be through climate resilient and low-carbon properties, nature-positive precincts, or accessible and inclusive housing. Additionally, improving ESG performance is a way for astute organisations to differentiate from their competitors and realise commercial gains.

Deloitte and Taronga Ventures have collaborated to develop a joint perspective on how technology can drive improved ESG outcomes across the critically important real estate and infrastructure space.

This paper presents a pathway that empowers organisations to make a meaningful step change towards strategic delivery of ESG goals through technology.  We identify potential risks and blockers, while also outlining the processes and structures that should be in place to overcome challenges and facilitate successful technology deployment.

With contributions from global real asset corporates, the paper brings together insights with case studies on how to overcome challenges to identifying and implementing technology solutions.