- Net Zero and Decarbonisation
- Social Sustainability
- Sustainable Portfolio Management
- Sustainability Strategies
- Energy Transition Advisory
- ESG Advisory and Reporting
- Energy and Renewables
- Circular Economy
- Smart Places
We are in a phase of transformational change where sustainability is intrinsic to all facets of our lives: our communities, our cities, our businesses, our governments.
At Urbis, we work with businesses and government to bring about positive and sustainable change that benefits both people and place, towards creating a regenerative and resilient future.
For businesses, community organisations and governments – planning, developing and operating with sustainable objectives mitigates against economic, social and climate risks, and increases the possibilities of reducing emissions, resource usage, waste, pollution, energy costs, and the impact on our environment. In our cities and communities, investing in sustainable outcomes assists to future proof our communities and environment.
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Our team of sustainability and energy experts is uniquely positioned to provide independent, evidence-based advice that creates positive change towards a liveable and sustainable future. – Brenton Reynolds, Director
We are committed to partnering with our clients to achieve strong sustainability outcomes. Urbis offers a multi-disciplinary perspective that integrates environmental objectives, social value, governance and commercial viability.
Our sustainability experts identify solutions through considered and evidence-based thinking across life cycles. We work with investors, developers, businesses, organisations, and governments to advise on the environmental, social, governance, and economic impacts of design, planning, and policy decisions, bringing a deep understanding of sustainability in the built environment and our communities.
We support our clients across a large range of advisory services including; corporate strategy, sustainability strategies, social value strategies and measurement, statutory and strategic planning, renewable energy, net zero strategies, decarbonisation, emissions and carbon management, portfolio management, urban economics, ESG strategy and reporting, and smart & digital places.
Our proven collaborative and evidence-based approach has resulted in our capabilities and experience working across environmental, economic, social and governance matters, in Australia and internationally.
Net Zero and Decarbonisation
We work with our clients to develop net zero and decarbonisation strategies by integrating impactful sustainable initiatives into our client’s climate, sustainability and ESG agendas – to optimise, increase and retain the value of their developments, investments, assets, operations and policies. We support our clients in transforming from a compliance mindset to an industry leading mindset, leading to financial, social and environmental benefits, competitor advantage and value. Our team can provide a robust risk management process to ensure future proofing precincts, assets and property values.
Social Sustainability
At Urbis, we believe that places, infrastructure and buildings can generate sustainable net-positive social, economic and environmental outcomes that improve the wellbeing, quality of life and resilience of individuals, families, communities and cities. We work with our clients to look beyond commercial value and consider how they might leave a legacy. We work with them to identify the potential for creating social value, we help them make strategic choices through measurement and valuation, and we support them through statutory and regulatory processes to deliver social value.
Sustainable Portfolio Management
A powerhouse collaboration of Net Zero, Economics and ESG advisory – we advise our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes and ESG alignment across their portfolio of existing assets, new developments and acquisitions – providing emissions scenario modelling, economic feasibility, value creation, and economic impact of sustainability interventions and investment decisions.
ESG Advisory and Reporting
We work with our clients to integrate impactful ESG initiatives into our client’s climate and sustainability agendas – to strategise, measure, optimise, and report
on their ESG values in their developments, investments, acquisitions, assets, policies and organisations. Developers, investors and asset owners are under increasing scrutiny, regulatory and compliance pressures, and investor expectations to realign their portfolio and assets with sustainability strategies and ESG frameworks. We can support you to establish compliance and reporting structures that align to and meet you your ESG strategic requirements in the short, medium and long term.
Sustainability Strategy
We identify, assess and provide recommendations of sustainability initiatives and opportunities to achieve an elevated and impactful organizational strategy, precinct development or government program that results in tangible outcomes, benefits and value. Our Sustainability team prepare evidence-based and curated sustainability strategies for precincts, organisations, governments, cities, and local governments.
Energy Transition Advisory
We advise organisations on their transition and transformational change to clean energy operations and economies, providing our clients with strategic advice and comprehensive strategy development which consider environmental, financial, social and regulatory factors. By identifying new emerging technologies, new net zero economy opportunities, and new organisational revenue streams, we provide strategic advisory and technical consulting services across sustainability, ESG, economics, property, planning, urban design, engagement, valuations and transaction. Our advisory services consider renewable energy potential, fossil fuel asset regeneration, land use analysis, skills and job requirements, zero emissions manufacturing and industrial precincts, net zero supply chain analysis, and business case development.
Energy and Renewables
Powering our low carbon future – Urbis has worked with the public and private sector to deliver over 3GW (and counting) of renewable energy projects that will power cities and communities in a low carbon future.
There is an accelerating transition away from fossil fuelled power stations. As our nation grows there is a need to find alternative reliable and sustainable energy sources, resulting in unprecedented investment in solar, wind, hydrogen, and large-scale energy storage facilities (batteries or pumped hydro). We are expert planners and project managers leading muti disciplinary teams required to secure all planning, property and environmental approvals for your project with national expertise and an industry understanding to assist in navigating local planning complexities.
Circular Economy
At Urbis, we adopt a holistic and collaborative approach to the circular economy, working closely with stakeholders across sectors to develop tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise across net zero, economics, design, urban planning, and social policy to deliver integrated and impactful outcomes. A strong circular economy is essential for a global and national pathway to sustainability, resilience, carbon reduction and economic prosperity. Low carbon circular opportunities abound in sectors which are difficult to decarbonise – such as manufacturing, industry, waste management, infrastructure, and construction.
Smart Places
At Urbis, we are at the forefront of integrating technology and urban innovation into the processes through which smart and sustainable places are created. We leverage our unique blend of strategic, planning, data and infrastructure experience to negotiate complexity and determine the right approach for the specific needs of your project. We will help you create future-ready and people centred places that enable sustainable outcomes and create better communities. Drawing on our interdisciplinary industry-leading experts across Australia, we work with all levels of government and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions at any stage of a project.
You can also take a look at our ‘Smart and Sustainable Places’ page to learn how we guide our clients through the development and execution of their place-based sustainability strategies.
