A distribution centre in Melbourne built by Dexus for global appliance manufacturer, Electrolux Group, has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star rating, showcasing world leadership in sustainability. 

The 6 Star Design & As Built certification from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is the first received for a building in Dexus’s $11 billion managed industrial portfolio and a first for an Electrolux Group facility in the Asia Pacific region. 

To achieve the points-based accolade, both Dexus and Electrolux Group committed to achieving world-leading sustainability  standards and efficiency, including: 

• 100% renewable energy 
• a 250kW roof top solar array 
• three electric vehicle charging bays 
• two 50,000L rainwater recycling tanks to supply landscaping irrigation and bathroom amenities • using sustainable materials including active noise and glare reduction systems across the office and showroom  spaces to improve employee wellbeing 
• utilising natural light supplemented by efficient motion sensor LED lighting 
• Electrolux Group investment in onsite recycling infrastructure to handle appliances, cardboard and paper on site 
• As a result of these initiatives, the Electrolux Group facility has avoided more than 3,520 tonnes of carbon being released into  the atmosphere over the first term of its lease.  

Dexus Executive General Manager, Industrial, Chris Mackenzie said: “Our partnership with Electrolux Group is a great  example of how we work with our customers to deliver flexible, efficient facilities to help them achieve their net zero and  efficiency goals.” 

Dexus Head of Sustainability, Ramana James said: “As a Carbon Positive partner of the Green Building Council of Australia  we recognise that leadership and innovation in sustainability is intrinsically linked to commercial outcomes, for us and our  customers. Partnering with Electrolux Group, who share in this ambition, has allowed us to achieve this exceptional outcome  as we continue to decarbonise the built environment.” 

Electrolux Group Managing Director ANZ, Kurt Hegvold said: “The formal awarding of a 6-star Green Star rating at our  Ravenhall facility is testament to the outstanding commitment by the Electrolux Group and Dexus as we push towards our goal  of net-zero emissions throughout our value chain. The Ravenhall site is leading the way for the Electrolux Group in  incorporating efficient design principles and serves as a standard for our future projects.” 

GBCA CEO, Davina Rooney said: “This 6 Star Green Star rating is a powerful example of what collaboration and commitment  to sustainability can achieve. Dexus and Electrolux Group are not just setting benchmarks – they’re leading the way in creating  a low-carbon future and redefining the future of sustainable industrial spaces in Australia.” 

The Electrolux Group 20,000 square metre warehouse is located at Dexus's Horizon 3023 industrial estate in Ravenhall.  Horizon 3023 is a 127-hectare master planned industrial estate in Melbourne’s western growth corridor owned by the Dexus  Australian Logistics Trust and Dexus Wholesale Property Fund. 

Dexus is one of the largest managers of industrial facilities in Australia, with a portfolio of premium industrial assets, including  industrial estates across Perth (Ascend at Jandakot, 186-hectare estate), Melbourne (Horizon 3023), Brisbane (Hemmant, 13- hectares) and Sydney (Quarry at Greystanes, 69-hectare estate).