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Heritage Lanes achieved Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star Buildings rating, a Platinum WELL building certification – a suite of sustainability ratings that represent a major step forward in sustainable design and operational performance. 

“This is a significant achievement for Mirvac and a testament to the strength of our integrated model,” said Richard Seddon, Mirvac’s CEO, Investment.  

“Reaching a 6 Star NABERS Energy rating requires a significant improvement over a 5.5 Star rating, a leap that demands deep collaboration between our development, construction, asset management and sustainability teams, adding operational precision to design and construction excellence. 

“This milestone underscores Heritage Lanes’ position as a leading, sustainable workplace and reinforces our commitment to developing and investing in a portfolio of high-performing, well-located, premium and low-carbon workplaces,” said Mr Seddon. 

80 Ann Street is now the third largest office building - and one of only 77 buildings nationally - to hold a 6 Star NABERS Energy rating. 

Alex Banzic, Head of Australia, M&G Real Estate said: “Heritage Lanes at 80 Ann Street is a flagship asset in our Australian office portfolio, and achieving a 6 Star NABERS Energy rating is an important milestone for our investors and our tenants.  

“As long-term owners, we are focused on deploying capital into workplaces that combine an outstanding user experience with meaningful progress on decarbonisation. This result demonstrates how, together with Mirvac, we can deliver highly sustainable buildings that are well placed to meet the evolving needs of occupiers in Brisbane’s CBD.”  

The improvement from a 5.5 Star design target to a 6 Star outcome has delivered a 33% reduction in energy intensity, saving: 

• 1,141 tonnes of CO₂-e emissions avoided 

• 5,806 GJ of energy saved 

• $337,507 in electricity cost savings 

“This building demonstrates what’s possible when sustainability is embedded from the ground up,” said Mr Seddon.  

“It’s fully electric, powered by 100% renewable energy, and delivers outstanding tenant amenity. Importantly, it achieves this without compromising water performance, maintaining a 4.5 Star NABERS Water rating.” 

Mirvac now holds four assets with 6 Star NABERS Energy ratings: 

• 1 Darling Island, NSW 

• South Eveleigh Building 1 (Axle), NSW 

• Bay Centre, 65 Pirrama Road, NSW 

• Heritage Lanes, 80 Ann Street, QLD. 

Mirvac also holds three of the top four fully electrified 6 Star NABERS Energy rated buildings in Australia, further demonstrating leadership in decarbonising the built environment. 

Heritage Lanes is jointly owned by Mirvac and M&G Real Estate and is home to major tenants including Suncorp, KPMG, APA, Spaces, and Mirvac’s Queensland headquarters.