PropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, has unveiled its Sustainability Report 2024, showcasing significant progress in decarbonisation and promoting inclusive living. The report, part of the ‘Gurus For Good’ strategy, outlines the company’s efforts to build climate-resilient cities as urbanisation in Southeast Asia accelerates, with 63% of the population expected to live in urban areas by 2050.
The report highlights PropertyGuru’s achievement of 100% renewable energy for its direct operations, marking a milestone in its decarbonisation journey.
The company has also introduced the ‘Everyone Welcome’ feature on its Singapore marketplace, which promotes inclusive rental listings by highlighting properties open to tenants of all races, genders, religions, and sexual orientations. Currently, one in four rental listings on PropertyGuru Singapore carries this tag, facilitating the search for diversity-friendly homes.
Additionally, PropertyGuru has responded to the growing demand for sustainable living by providing the Green Score on its Singapore marketplace, a trusted indicator for 63% of property seekers. In Thailand, the newly launched ‘Sustainable Living’ feature highlights eco-friendly homes, addressing the 90% of Thai property seekers interested in sustainable housing.
Cécile Corda, Head of Sustainability at PropertyGuru Group, stated, “The demand for sustainable and inclusive housing is growing, and at PropertyGuru, we’re responding with actionable solutions.”
The report underscores PropertyGuru’s commitment to equipping property stakeholders with tools for informed, sustainable choices, aiming to foster resilient and inclusive urban environments. As the company continues to innovate, these initiatives are set to influence the property market significantly, promoting a more sustainable and inclusive future.
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