Renewal SA plays a key role in creating vibrant, sustainable communities that deliver lasting environmental, social and economic benefits.

Our Sustainability Strategy 2026-2030 sets out a clear pathway to deliver property and projects that set the benchmark for low-carbon, liveable and resilient communities.

The strategy supports South Australia's transition to net zero emissions while helping create communities that are healthier, greener and better prepared for the future.

We are committed to creating places that reduce carbon emissions and support South Australia’s net zero future, deliver comfortable and energy-efficient homes and improve affordability through lower household running costs.

Our places aim to enhance community wellbeing and climate resilience, increase tree canopy, biodiversity and access to green spaces, celebrate local identity and Connection to Country.

We are committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement across the property sector.

• Embedding sustainability and carbon neutrality
• Net zero carbon and responsible development
• Healthy, resilient and affordable communities
• Connection to nature and place
• Continuous improvement

Read the Sustainability Strategy 2026-2030

Our team of specialists in land, water, biodiversity, air and noise carries out preliminary site investigations, environmental site assessment, ongoing groundwater monitoring, site audits, remedial works and environmental due diligence on our projects. They provide guidance and direction on all environmental matters associated with the acquisition, development, management and divestment of land.

In addition to procurement and management of a wide range of specialist environmental services, we deliver:

• project management for the remediation for all Renewal SA projects including Bowden, Lot Fourteen and Tonsley
• coordination and management of the environmental obligations in regards to disposal and acquisition of land
• ensuring compliance with Renewal SA policies and procedures to maintain compliance with the Environment Protection Act 1993 and other relevant Acts with environmental components
• project management for Renewal SA’s ongoing environmental commitments, such as groundwater monitoring
• advice to other government departments and agencies as required
• oversees the Soil Bank, a soil recycling facility owned and run by Renewal SA to reduce soil sent to landfill from government projects in SA, by reusing it on government sites that require fill. Soil Bank receives soil from local, state and federal government projects and/or sites.

Other things we do include:

• ensuring that sites are suitable for the proposed end use through the management of Site Contamination Auditors in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 1993
• providing guidance on the suitability of fill on all Renewal SA sites
• advising planners on environmental issues impacting rezoning and development applications
• liaising with the Environmental Protection Authority
• estimating costs for remediation of development sites
• expert environmental advice on lease agreements and lessee obligations.

Internally, we also offer guidance and direction on environmental communications with input into risk management strategies, community engagement and media responses.