This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
THE country’s largest automotive financier Toyota Finance Australia is moving into its new head office at Grosvenor Place for 600 of its NSW-based employees.
Grosvenor Place at 225 George Street, The Rocks is also home to Grant Thornton, Wotton & Kearney, MacPherson Kelly, Australian Retirement Trust, Australian Payments Network and JCB.
“Toyota Finance Australia are very excited to be moving our people to the iconic Grosvenor Place. We believe this move will help bring our people together to create moments that matter to our business,” said Darren D’Souza, senior manager procurement and property at Toyota Finance Australia.
“This strategic relocation not only positions us within the bustling amenities of the CBD but also highlights our dedication to elevating our workplace. It was a great experience working with the JLL Tenant Rep team and Grosvenor Place”
The building has received more than $70 million in upgrades and sustainability initiatives over the last decade, with a lobby refurbishment with state-of-the-art business lounge, hotel style end-of-trip facilities, touchless lift Destination Control System and 2021 chiller upgrade.
“How we work has changed remarkably in recent years and the 1,900sqm column free floor plates on offer at Grosvenor Place offer unrivalled flexibility,” said Frank Sassine, national director of leasing at Colliers.
“That coupled with a market leading community engagement program makes the tower a highly attractive option for incoming tenants”
The building also boats waste initiatives such as an onsite food dehydrator complete the transformation.
With Grosvenor Place having been awarded Carbon Neutral certification and a 6.0-star NABERS Waste rating and ranking fifth nationally for Waste Management.
“More than ever before, the quality and authenticity of sustainability measures alongside governance and social responsibility are significant factors in how a company reports on and presents its credentials to both its employees and its customers,” said Daniel Kernaghan, CEO at JLL.
