Governance and reporting

Operating with integrity and transparency. 

As an investor entrusted to protect and grow the value our clients’ capital, our objective is to operate with integrity and transparency, applying robust governance frameworks and operating in line with relevant international standards and benchmarks, and we seek the same from those we invest in.

For more on QIC’s governance framework, refer to our Corporate Governance page.

QIC Real Estate Sustainable Finance Framework

QIC leverages sustainable finance instruments to enhance our integration efforts and accelerate ESG performance improvements across our real estate assets and funds.

In 2019 the QIC Town Centre Fund (QTCF) issued a A$300m Climate Bond Initiative (CBI) certified Green Bond, a world-first for the retail property sector and an important milestone for our ESG journey.

In FY24 we developed our Sustainable Finance Framework (the Framework), with an external review undertaken by DNV to confirm its alignment with best practice guidelines.

The Framework outlines the parameters for the issue and management of sustainable finance instruments across the funds within the Real Estate portfolio. It aligns with our Real Estate ESG strategy and voluntary process guidelines accepted as best practice for the issuance of sustainable finance instruments globally.

Sustainable finance instruments issued under the Framework will commence implementation in FY25 and beyond, and may include sustainability linked instruments, such as sustainability linked loans, and Use of Proceeds Instruments, such as green bonds.

Our Sustainable Finance Framework can be found here.

Please view the QIC Town Centre Fund's Green Bond Reports.

Principles For Responsible Investment 2024 Assessment Report

QIC has been a signatory of the UN-aligned Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2008 and we pay an annual fee to the organisation. PRI is one of a number of ESG benchmarks that is used by institutional investors, representing a point in time view of our approach.

To view our latest results, please downland QIC’s 2024 Summary Scorecard here.

QIC Infrastructure Climate Risk Assessment and Disclosure Due Diligence

In today’s dynamic business environment, we believe understanding climate-related risks and opportunities is vital for investors, board members, and stakeholders when evaluating investments and projects. To better support QIC’s stakeholders, we have developed a list of key questions which can be tailored to suit when considering stand-alone investments, bolt-on acquisitions, or significant projects.

For more information, or to view the questionnaire please click here.