Development Principles
Project Impact Framework
Energy Estate’s Project Impact Framework has been created based upon our teams deep and enduring commitment to, and experience of, benefit sharing frameworks for clean energy development.
From decades of experience leading Australia’s first subnational government renewable energy auctions with benefit sharing and economic development objectives to award winning utility scale solar projects delivering benefits for local communities and contracted to one of the nation's largest financial institutions, our team understand how to realise impact.
Our framework has a comprehensive approach to achieving impact which is aligned with national and global sustainability frameworks, including the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia Framework, UN Sustainable Development Goals and Equator Principles.
Our framework's focus is on 12 key objectives:
First Nations Peoples First
Community Centred Outcomes
Biodiversity and Vegetation Regeneration
Skills Training and Education
Local Employment
Local Procurement
Legacy of Projects
Diverse Representation
Partnerships
Stewardship and Leadership
Driving circular economy outcomes
Net Zero by 2050
Each of these objects is about acknowledging the responsibility we have as stewards of the energy transition, enabling just and enduring outcomes for citizens, communities and investors which help accelerate the decarbonisation of the global economy, respond to climate change and realise broader social justice and economic development outcomes.
Our framework guides our approach in developing projects, advising on strategy, policies or investment opportunities. It is central to how we help realise value for our clients and partners across the clean energy and circular economy sectors.
Clean energy means sharing the benefits
Energy Estate is a team of dedicated and passionate energy professionals with the vision and drive to accellerate green energy growth at a national and global scale. By aligning private sector experience and innovation with global climate and energy goals, we are committed to ensuring that benefits are shared with the community as the energy transition accelerates.
By putting social licence, community and economic development opportunities at the heart of renewable energy project development the Energy Estate team has directly influenced the development of proactive government and corporate clean energy procurement policies which deliver these outcomes.
Leveraging the purchasing power of governments and corporations is critical to delivering broader benefits, it can be the difference between enduring jobs, a more highly skilled workforce, improved biodiversity outcomes, economic empowerment for first nations peoples, or communities that are left behind.
To achieve our Project Impact Framework objectives, we work from ground up, aligning each project with the aspirations and expectations of host communities, landowners and civil society. Alignment with the global frameworks of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Equator Principles allows our framework to be utilised by investors and development partners to realise their own ESG objectives.
Clean energy projects are central to our shared global challenge of escalating climate impacts, but without a broader focus on a just transition, benefit sharing and inclusion we are only realising part of its full potential. Energy Estate’s Project Impact Framework is our response to this challenge.
Clean Energy Council Best Practice Charter
Energy Estate, an Australian energy transition and infrastructure developer, has proudly signed on as a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s (CEC) Best Practice Charter. This commitment reflects the company’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of sustainability, ethics, and stakeholder engagement in its pursuit of a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
The CEC’s Best Practice Charter is a pivotal initiative that sets a clear benchmark for companies operating within the clean energy sector. It outlines a comprehensive set of principles and practices that ensure projects are developed in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically beneficial. By becoming a signatory, Energy Estate demonstrates its commitment to not only advancing renewable energy but also ensuring that its projects have a positive impact on communities, stakeholders, and the environment.
Energy Estate’s adherence to the Best Practice Charter reinforces its focus on delivering projects that foster collaboration, transparency, and long-term value. The company is deeply invested in ensuring that renewable energy solutions are deployed with respect for local communities, consideration for environmental stewardship, and an emphasis on high-quality, sustainable development practices. This includes everything from careful land-use planning and biodiversity preservation to rigorous safety standards and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
As a signatory, Energy Estate will actively work alongside other CEC members to uphold these core principles, which align with the company’s broader sustainability goals. This includes advocating for transparent governance, clear communication with local communities, and a commitment to social responsibility. Whether through wind, solar, or hybrid renewable energy projects, Energy Estate strives to not only meet but exceed the expectations set out by the Best Practice Charter, all while driving Australia’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
In taking this important step, Energy Estate is also reinforcing its position in the renewable energy sector. By championing industry best practices, the company is contributing to the broader effort to accelerate the growth of renewable energy in Australia and the global energy transition. The commitment to the CEC’s Best Practice Charter is a clear signal to investors, stakeholders, and the communities it serves that Energy Estate is dedicated to building a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable energy future for all.