Sustainability

Sustainability is embedded in how Kervale acquires, designs and delivers projects. We focus on reducing carbon emissions, improving building performance, conserving resources and creating healthier places for residents and communities.

Sustainability in numbers

Number of solar panels installed

Installed across Kervale projects to support cleaner, more efficient energy use.

Renewable energy capacity

Solar capacity designed to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.

Trips around Australia

Equivalent to travelling around Australia’s Highway Route 1, approximately 14,500 km per lap, 1,398 times using an average electric vehicle.

**Based on average EV consumption.

Rainwater storage capacity

Water storage infrastructure supporting smarter water use across our projects.

Water saved annually

Estimated annual water savings achieved through rainwater storage and efficient systems.

Class 3 fire trucks saved over 25 years

Equivalent to 443 tankfuls of water saved annually.

Biodiversity & Landscape

Greenfleet: The Kervale Forest

Kervale supports ecological restoration, urban greening and protected native forests that help remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere.

Aerial view of green forest surrounded by golden dry hills under a blue sky.

Small green plant sprouting from ground with blurred natural background.

We have donated $20,000 to Greenfleet, a not-for-profit organisation restoring native forests across Australia.

The Kervale Forest spans two hectares at Greenfleet’s Magpie Lane project in Victoria, supporting biodiversity, native habitat and long-term environmental regeneration.

Sustainability highlights

Kervale is committed to ongoing innovation, learning and evaluation, continually seeking better ways to reduce environmental impact and improve outcomes for the communities where we work.

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Kervale is currently working toward Climate Active accreditation as part of our commitment to becoming a carbon neutral company. This process supports our broader focus on measuring, reducing and responsibly offsetting emissions across our business and projects.

Continuous Improvement

We prioritise connected, walkable locations and infrastructure that supports lower-emission transport choices.

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Future-ready EV battery capability
Secure bicycle storage
Walkable locations with strong public transport access
EV share-car opportunities within mixed-use and multi-residential developments

Sustainable Transport & Connectivity

Responsible water use is considered across our projects through efficient systems, storage and fittings.

Recycled water systems and greywater use.
Rainwater storage exceeding minimum requirements
Efficient irrigation strategies
Low-water-use fixtures and fittings

Water Management

Where possible, we upgrade and reposition existing assets to reduce embodied carbon and extend building life.

Acquisition and repositioning of underperforming buildings into premium assets
Material upcycling during demolition to minimise landfill
Reinventing spaces to deliver above-standard NatHERS ratings benefiting both the environment and our tenant partners.

Adaptive Reuse

Our spaces are designed to improve comfort, efficiency and long-term performance.

Double glazing to improve thermal performance and reduce energy consumption
Under-slab insulation to stabilise internal temperatures
Installation of solar panels on our projects.
Maximising natural light to reduce reliance on artificial lighting
Cross-ventilation through considered glazing placement
High-performance building envelopes for long-term efficiency

Energy Efficiency & Building Performance

We reduce operational and embodied carbon through smarter design, material selection and future-ready systems.

Transitioning developments from gas to all-electric systems ahead of government requirements
Installing solar infrastructure and future battery storage readiness
Designing country properties to offset carbon emissions
Reducing lifecycle carbon through thoughtful material selection and building performance

Low-Carbon Development