Responsible Investment + ESG
Where financial performance meets responsible investment.
OUR BELIEFS
Since the inception of Woodbridge, we have been formally committed to incorporating responsible investment + ESG considerations into our investment process. We believe these principles support better investment decisions, stronger risk management and more resilient long-term outcomes for our investors.
We embed ESG principles, independent oversight and responsible investment practices into every stage of our investment process, from initial assessment and due diligence through to approval and ongoing loan management. This approach strengthens resilience, builds trust and aligns investor objectives with broader environmental and community outcomes.
We acknowledge the growing awareness across the financial industry, supported by academic research, that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks can have a material impact on investments. Understanding these factors provides an additional perspective when assessing asset quality, investment risk and long-term performance
We operate as an investment manager and, as part of our fiduciary duty to our investors, we believe we must appropriately identify, assess and consider material ESG risks when managing investor capital. This responsibility is embedded within our broader approach to disciplined investment selection, governance and risk management.
We believe there are several significant social, environmental and sustainability megatrends underway that will continue to reshape commercial real estate and create new investment opportunities. Changing regulation, energy efficiency, evolving tenant expectations and sustainable development will increasingly influence the quality, resilience and long-term value of property.
We know investor interest and demand for responsible investment continues to grow, together with expectations for greater transparency around the ESG characteristics of investments. Our approach is therefore focused not only on integrating ESG considerations into investment decisions, but also on providing investors with clear visibility of how those considerations are assessed and managed.
OUR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT + ESG COMMITTEE
The Responsible Investment Committee is responsible for considering environmental, social and governance issues relevant to our investment activities and supporting the business in being a leader in responsible investment and ESG performance.
We use a negative screen on all investments to avoid credit opportunities that do not align with our responsible investment framework and ethical standards. Woodbridge believes that assets excluded by the negative screen are at an increased risk of a fall in asset valuations due to lower long-term demand stemming from increased awareness of responsible investment and ESG risks and rising allocations towards ESG and ethical investing. In addition, we actively monitor regulatory developments, stakeholder expectations, and evolving best practice to ensure our framework remains relevant, effective, and consistent with global standards.
OUR CHARITABLE FUND
Woodbridge Giving is our dedicated charitable foundation, established to create enduring value for all our stakeholders — our investors, our employees, our communities and the generations that follow. We believe that financial success and positive social impact should go hand in hand, and that the responsibility of a successful business extends beyond financial performance and the returns we generate for investors.
Woodbridge Giving provides a structured and long-term platform through which we can contribute to the communities in which we live and operate. As Woodbridge continues to grow, we want our capacity to give back and create positive social outcomes to grow alongside it. Through direct philanthropy, charitable donations, community partnerships and purposeful giving, we seek to support organisations and initiatives where our contribution can make a genuine and lasting difference.
Our approach to giving reflects the same principles that underpin the broader Woodbridge business — responsibility, transparency, integrity and long-term thinking. We believe responsible investment is not simply about how capital is deployed or how financial returns are generated. It also means recognising the broader role that businesses can play in supporting stronger communities, creating opportunities and contributing positively to society.
By aligning our responsible investment practices with a genuine commitment to meaningful social outcomes, we aim to ensure the value created by Woodbridge flows beyond our business and our investors to the people, organisations and communities around us.
Woodbridge Giving is an important part of our broader purpose and long-term vision. It provides an opportunity for our business, employees and stakeholders to collectively make a positive contribution and support causes that reflect the values we believe in.
Through philanthropy, community partnerships and purposeful giving, Woodbridge Giving reinforces our commitment to act with integrity, invest responsibly, give with purpose and contribute to stronger, more sustainable and thriving communities for generations to come.
WE ARE COMMITTED SIGNATORIES AND MEMBERS
Principles for Responsible Investment is a United Nations-supported international network of financial institutions working together to implement its six aspirational principles, often referenced as “the Principles”. The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment and works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) champions responsible investing and a sustainable financial system in Australia and New Zealand. RIAA is dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy. With over 500 members representing US$29 trillion in assets under management, RIAA is the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand.
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