Sustainability
At Enliven Housing, we believe sustainability is about creating long-term value for people and communities. Our objective is to build a portfolio of high-quality, sustainable housing for people with disability that is well-integrated into Australian communities.
We focus on building energy-efficient, low-emission homes that can deliver positive outcomes for both tenants and the environment.
Sustainability
At Enliven Housing, we believe sustainability is about creating long-term value for people and communities. Our objective is to build a portfolio of high-quality, sustainable housing for people with disability that is well-integrated into Australian communities.
We focus on building energy-efficient, low-emission homes that can deliver positive outcomes for both tenants and the environment.
Our Approach
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarking (GRESB)
Outperform Required NatHERS Star Rating
Installation of Solar Panels
Commitment to Electrification
Continued Efforts to Reduce Embodied Carbon
Climate and Environment
Sustainable Building and Living
Adequate housing is viewed as one of the most basic human needs for people to live with dignity 1. This is even more pronounced for a substantial number of people with disability who have limited access to appropriate housing and living arrangements2, highlighting the importance of the work we do.
From design through to construction, sustainability is a key consideration in all our projects. We incorporate smart technologies, including energy monitoring systems, to support residents in tracking and managing their energy consumption. This allows tenants to have meaningful information to inform their decisions around their energy plans and usage. We align our building designs with sustainability guidelines that we created in partnership with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation in [2021]3 to foster healthier living environments for our tenants, for instance across all freestanding dwellings we seek to provide tenants with green spaces for personal space and relaxation.
At Enliven, we understand that our actions today influence the climate of tomorrow. We are committed to the ongoing creation of spaces that encourage communities to live more sustainably and in harmony with their environment.
Climate Action
As part of our commitment to sustainability, Enliven is dedicated to aligning our portfolio with global net-zero targets for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. We are also working to reduce material scope 3 emissions, where we have significant control or influence. We are finalising our net-zero plan. We are excited to take on this challenge and continue to drive progress toward our sustainability goals.
On the pathway to net zero, we offset any remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 business travel and tenancy emissions by acquiring high-quality, verified Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).
1. Australian Humans Rights Commission, 'Housing, homelessness and human rights’. Available here
2. Monash University and the Australian Human Rights Commission, Adaptable housing for people with disability in Australia: a scoping study (2021), April 2021. Available here
3. More information about the CEFC is available here: https://www.cefc.com.au/
A deep dive into portfolio achieavements and initiatives across Property, Tenancy and Sustainability
How does Enliven make a contribution?
- By growing its SDA portfolio and ensuring that homes are in well-located areas that enhance tenant access to local infrastructure and communities
Aligned SDGs
9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure and to support economic development
11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services
How does Enliven make a contribution?
- By providing secure homes for people with disability across a range of SDA categories that enhance overall outcomes and ensure that dwelling design is specifically customised to tenants's requirements
- Creating opportunities for tenant retention
Aligned SDGs
10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services
Indirect SDGs
Enliven seeks to align with SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. This is based on conviction around the health benefits of providing quality, well-located SDA to people with disability. Enliven has committed to supporting the development of an evidence base through a longitudinal study led by La Trobe University and the University of Queensland1
1. Please refer to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Targets addressed
How does Enliven make a contribution?
- By ensuring Enliven Scope 1 and 2 emissions are neutralised through the acquisition of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs)
- Through developing strategies to minimise our Scope 3 emissions and support the reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions of our tenants across the Enliven portfolio
Aligned SDGs
7.1: By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, modern energy services
13.3: Improve education, awareness raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
Property outcomes
How does Enliven make a contribution?
- By growing its SDA portfolio and ensuring that homes are in well-located areas that enhance tenant access to local infrastructure and communities
Aligned SDGs
9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure and to support economic development
11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services
Tenancy outcomes
How does Enliven make a contribution?
- By providing secure homes for people with disability across a range of SDA categories that enhance overall outcomes and ensure that dwelling design is specifically customised to tenants's requirements
- Creating opportunities for tenant retention
Aligned SDGs
10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services
Indirect SDGs
Enliven seeks to align with SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. This is based on conviction around the health benefits of providing quality, well-located SDA to people with disability. Enliven has committed to supporting the development of an evidence base through a longitudinal study led by La Trobe University and the University of Queensland1
1. Please refer to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Targets addressed
Sustainability outcomes
How does Enliven make a contribution?
- By ensuring Enliven Scope 1 and 2 emissions are neutralised through the acquisition of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs)
- Through developing strategies to minimise our Scope 3 emissions and support the reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions of our tenants across the Enliven portfolio
Aligned SDGs
7.1: By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, modern energy services
13.3: Improve education, awareness raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
Case Studies
Measuring Energy Usage
Clipsal Cortex Meters are an example of the energy monitoring devices currently installed across all of Enliven’s dwellings to assist with tracking customer electricity usage and provides valuable insights into energy consumption. More on this case study here
Modular Housing
The use of modular homes built offsite and transported to the site showed innovative ways how to reach remote areas whilst lowering the emissions on site with the reduction of waste and speeding up the construction timeframe. Read more about this case study here
Safety and Wellbeing
Tracking safety and wellbeing at Enliven Housing
Client Service Visits
Wellbeing and satisfaction are measured through bi-annual or annual surveys conducted by our SDA partners. These surveys assess home design, safety, community engagement, and overall satisfaction, helping us continuously improve tenant experiences.
Safety Features
Homes include personal emergency plans, fire sprinklers, and secure lighting to ensure tenant safety.
Accountability and transparency Software
A pilot Elker "speak up" software that allows tenants and their support network to anonymously report safety concerns, ensuring issues are quickly addressed.
Supportive Living Environments
Our homes are designed to promote independence and wellbeing through access to green spaces and integration with local communities.
Safeguarding tenants through "speak up" software
Elker is a safeguarding and “speak up” software designed to keep residents safe by ensuring that issues have early visibility and can be resolved as soon as possible. Anonymous reporting encourages people to raise concerns, complaints and ideas without revealing their identity. Through this, we seek to ensure tenant’s right to live with choice and control in a safe environment. More on this case study here
Safeguarding tenants through "speak up" software
Elker is a safeguarding and “speak up” software designed to keep residents safe by ensuring that issues have early visibility and can be resolved as soon as possible. Anonymous reporting encourages people to raise concerns, complaints and ideas without revealing their identity. Through this, we seek to ensure tenant’s right to live with choice and control in a safe environment. More on this case study here
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