In 2007 Local Government Super agreed to participate as a first tier participant in the Total Environment Centre’s (TEC) Existing Buildings Project and commit to the achievement across the portfolio a base building NABERS rating average of 4.5 Stars by January 2012.

These commitments were made on the basis of the guidelines detailed in TEC Existing Buildings Project: Industry Partnership Program (August 2007).

LGS’ involvement in the Existing Building Project entails the following building’s participation:

• 28 Margaret Street, Sydney
• 120 Sussex Street, Sydney
• 76 Berry Street, North Sydney
• 181 Miller Street, North Sydney
• 100 Christie Street, St Leonards
• 2-4 Lyon Park Road, Macquarie Park

The NABERS star ratings on all commercial properties, which are assessed annually, continue to improve. The 5 Star NABERS ratings listed below reflect the use of wholly renewable energy throughout the portfolio.

• A rating of 3 stars indicates very good performance- current market best practice
• A rating of 4 stars excellent - strong performance
• A rating of 5 stars Exceptional – best building performance.

Our current ratings are as follows:

	Energy	Water
Symantec House 181 Miller Street, North Sydney	5 Star NABERS Energy base building rating 3 Stars without GreenPower	0 Star rating NABERS Water rating
2-4 Lyon Park Road, North Ryde	5 Star NABERS Energy base building rating 3.5 Stars without GreenPower	This property achieved 3 Star NABERS Water rating
Local Government House 28 Margaret Street, Sydney	5 Star NABERS Energy base building rating 4 Stars without GreenPower	This property achieved 4 Star NABERS Water rating
People Telecom House 76 Berry Street, North Sydney	5 Star NABERS Energy base building rating 3.5 Stars without GreenPower	This property achieved 3 Star NABERS Water rating
SKM House 100 Christie Street, St Leonards	This property received 5 Star NABERS Energy base building rating. Rating without GreenPower: 3.5 Stars.	This property achieved 4 Star NABERS Water rating

Retail centres to date are unable to obtain NABERS ratings however, all our shopping centres have committed to sustainability improving their green credentials and to that end have implemented a wide range of initiatives. These initiatives include solar power, water usage reduction, improved plant management, more energy efficient lighting and further enhancements to waste recycling.

The enhancement and maintenance of energy, water and recycling efficiencies are ongoing challenges, and although delighted with progress to date, we will continue to scrutinize efficiencies as technology and opportunities permit.

It is our intention to monitor improvements and relay these advances to Fund Members by means of the annual report and liaison with internal stakeholders.