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As buildings consume more than 15% of global fresh water each year, it is incumbent on the industry to ensure water efficiency is a key feature of our assets. Most green building ratings systems and frameworks look to tackle water consumption, efficiency and innovation as a key performance metric, leaving substantial opportunity for good water practices to improve a building's green rating performance. In this article, our Director of ESG & Sustainability Rebecca Jinks and Program Manager Dwayne Kaan provide a green building rating and framework assessment, and consider how thoughtful water management, consumption and control can contribute to improving many global green building ratings. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g8X5tt7M #TarongaAdvisory WINT - Water Intelligence #watermanagement #waterpreservation #sustainability

We are pleased to welcome Justin Travlos as Director at Taronga Group.   Justin will support our Climate and ESG related technology companies globally and accelerate the tech-enabled transition of Real Assets for our Institutional partners.   Justin joins Taronga Group after spending the past six years in Europe, where he held a number of senior leadership roles with AXA Investment Managers, most recently with AXA IM Alts, as their Global Head of Responsible Investment. He brings a wealth of Real Asset expertise, and a broad global perspective gained from over two decades of deep international experience spanning investment management, sustainable Real Assets and real estate development.   Justin's expertise will be invaluable as we continue to support the sustainable transition of the Real Asset sector.   Taronga Ventures #TarongaGroup #leadership

How are asset owners transforming their buildings into virtual billboards? Modern augmented reality (AR) technology has evolved beyond a novelty. Today, AR enables the display of virtual content on buildings worldwide, effectively turning every structure into a potential content canvas and advertising space. Assets can become powerful digital marketing channels, turning storefronts, office entrances, heritage sites and development hoardings into interactive digital canvases that drive next-level engagement for brands and precincts. In this article, Dominic Collins, CEO & Co-founder of Darabase (a Taronga Ventures portfolio company), highlights how asset owners and operators are using AR as a tool for placemaking and revenue generation. He also covers how they are using Property Digital Rights (PDRs) to control and protect their properties from unsolicited AR use on their buildings and ensure legitimate monetisation of their assets. Read the article on our website: https://lnkd.in/gDPAFZeQ #TarongaVenturesPortfolio #AR #brandmarketing #experientialmarketing #activations

Innovation culture at infrastructure services provider Ventia is thriving.   The Taronga Ventures team recently presented 10 technology case studies to Ventia staff, with over 800 registering for the session.   The session opened with a case study on our portfolio company Social Value Portal, highlighting Ventia as the first company in Asia Pacific to measure its social value using the TOM System™ framework - recording A$4.32 billion in social value created in 2023.   Then we covered two active innovation projects between Ventia and our portfolio companies (stay tuned for the results), as well as a range of solutions impacting their focus sectors of Healthcare, Justice, Social Housing, Local Government, Energy, Education, Water and Transport.   With such strong engagement, we believe the future looks bright for innovation at Ventia.    Thank you to Gary Dring, Amy Johnson and Laura Stokes for having us at your session and to those that attended. Avi Naidu, Jonathan Hannam, Julian Kezelman, Chanelle Tan, Dwayne Kaan #Ventia #innovationculture #ESG

What if the future of our cities was smarter, greener, and more connected than ever before? Join WiredScore's Global Smart Neighborhood Summit – a 90-minute virtual thought leadership event for a look into the future of smart neighborhoods. The summit will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the smart neighborhood space, uncover WiredScore's clients’ groundbreaking district-scale projects, and illustrate how innovative urban design can create resilient, sustainable and stimulating communities. The thought-provoking event will cover: 1. The Future of Urban Communities Explore how innovative technologies are transforming mixed-use districts into dynamic, human-first environments that foster connection, inspiration, and sustainability. 2. Overcoming Connectivity Challenges Understand the importance of robust digital infrastructure and how WiredScore certification ensures buildings and shared spaces meet the highest standards of connectivity. 3. Leveraging Smart Technology Discover how the integration of smart technology allows forward-thinking developers to create responsive and adaptable urban spaces that meet the needs of residents, visitors and businesses. 4. Sustainability and Resilience Learn about the strategies and technologies that are enabling sustainable urban development. See how smart neighborhoods can contribute to environmental stewardship and resilience. Register for the WiredScore Global Smart Neighborhood Summit 17 - 18 October 2024: https://lnkd.in/gRkyc3Fj WiredScore, a Taronga Ventures portfolio company, is a global digital connectivity system that provides a standard for digital connectivity, smart buildings, and smart cities. WiredScore has over 1,000 landlord & developer clients, and over 800 million square feet certified in over 36 countries. #TarongaVenturesPortfolio #smartcities #connectedcommunities

Learn how Social Value is transforming responsible business practices at the UK's largest Social Value event. The Social Value Conference 2024, hosted by our portfolio company Social Value Portal, is bringing together an excellent lineup of experts and leaders for three days of unique insights. It’s the perfect place to learn how to maximise your positive impact and network with Social Value champions. Why attend?  - Hear from government, real estate, tech, professional services, the voluntary sector, and much more - Get practical guidance on embedding Social Value into your strategy  - Explore the latest on government policy, including the Social Value Model and the Procurement Act You’ll hear from the brands and organisations leading the Social Value movement, like Amazon, Sodexo UK and Ireland, Deloitte, Mars Wrigley, WSP, Neighbourly, Roche, Mears Group PLC and many more. For real estate especially, cross-sector collaboration has the potential to unlock greater value for communities, driving more impactful and sustainable outcomes. Details: 15-17 October in Birmingham or join online. Register now and be part of the movement that’s reshaping how we measure business success: https://lnkd.in/exjnUwyE #TarongaVenturesPortfolio #SocialValueConference2024 #impact #ESG

Our latest Taronga Advisory report has found that real asset customers in ANZ and the broader Asia Pacific region are actively seeking AI technology and are working to uncover and prioritise use cases. In partnership with the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade, Taronga Advisory has conducted research to assess the ANZ market opportunity for UK emerging technology companies in Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Technologies. A selection of our key findings for the AI market is below with more extracts to follow. Download the in-depth report which covers the opportunity areas for AI solutions, use cases for the built environment, and customer demand: https://lnkd.in/gETE7FZG UK in Australia #TarongaAdvisory #artificialintelligence #RealTech #UKtechnologies

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, a focus on cleaner energy solutions is only part of the equation. The real challenge lies in the social considerations of how these solutions are brought to end customers, communities, asset owners, and project developers. In this thoughtful article, Kristy Battista, CTO Global and GM Australia at Allume (a Taronga Ventures portfolio company) explores the cultural and community considerations of sustainable technologies, and how implementation must be done with care and consideration. She explains, "It’s not enough to dictate what needs to be done; it’s crucial to explain why it matters. Engaging stakeholders on the ‘why’ behind clean energy solutions builds trust, buy-in and empowerment, essential for sustainable adoption." Kristy also discusses the role of national sustainable policies and programs across Australia, Europe, the USA and globally, and their flow-on effects in shaping communities to empowering individuals and families. Read the article on our website: https://lnkd.in/gaMP9H96 #TarongaVenturesPortfolio #CleanTech #social #ESG #cleanenergy

Customers in the ANZ and broader Asia Pacific real asset sector are actively seeking better software solutions to serve their data strategies. In partnership with the UK's Department for Business and Trade, Taronga Advisory has conducted research to assess the ANZ market opportunity for UK emerging technology companies in Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Technologies. A preview of our findings for the Data market is below with more extracts to follow. Download the in-depth report which covers the opportunity areas for data solutions, use cases for the built environment, and customer demand: https://lnkd.in/gqDesND9 UK in Australia #TarongaAdvisory #datasolutions #datainfrastructure #RealTech #UKtechnologies

Innovation and heritage in action; London visitors were cordially invited to explore the historic neighbourhood of Mayfair using augmented reality. In 2022, Grosvenor, who have stewarded Mayfair for over 300 years sought to bring the fashionable streets of Mayfair to life with an AR walking tour that showcased the London neighbourhood’s rich history of art, society, architecture and fashion. The AR project, delivered by Taronga Ventures portfolio company Darabase, featured a multi-sensory, guided tour of Mayfair, narrated by Kathryn Drysdale aka Genevieve Delacroix in Netflix’s Bridgerton. The tour centred around Grosvenor Square, home to the Bridgerton family. Darabase created a series of eight immersive AR experiences that allowed visitors to use their smartphones to go back in time, viewing interactive digital content overlaid on real-world locations. The “In a Mayfair Fashion” campaign increased footfall and dwell time to Mayfair’s world-renowned streets and public spaces, resulting in increased turnover for the world-class boutiques and hotels in the neighbourhood. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gm3Dbei9 #TarongaVenturesPortfolio #heritagebuildings #experientialmarketing #activation