Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Community
• Sustainability and Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total energy consumption by more than 185,000 kWh of electricity, saving more than 205 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per annum.
• More than half of SMEC’s offices achieved their target four-star energy rating.
• 60% of Australian pilot offices achieved a four-star water rating, with one achieving a six-star rating.
• Planted 414 trees through the Carbon Neutral Plant-a-Tree Program.

Social Achievements

• Established a Diversity and Inclusion Committee to drive SMEC’s Gender Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
• SMEC Foundation donated over $70,000 to support communities.
• Improved percentage difference in remuneration for females at various professional levels.
• Implemented a Chief Technical Principal (CTP) webinar program to encourage knowledge sharing.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened company compliance with revisions to the Company’s Business Integrity Policy.
• Implemented compulsory Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training.
• Maintained certification to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and AS/NZS 4801 (OHS Management).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions generated by SMEC’s operations.
• Improving the energy efficiency of offices.
• Managing potential environmental impacts resulting from project and office activities.
• Increasing gender diversity.

Mitigation Strategies

• CitySwitch Energy Audits and Water Audits.
• Implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Sustainable Procurement Procedure.
• Think Green. Take Action program.
• CDP Water Management Program.
• Gender Diversity Initiatives (strategies to attract and retain female employees, measuring progress in gender diverse recruitment, etc.).
• Unconscious Bias Workshop.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Procurement Procedure (Environmental Sustainability and Social Equity Questionnaire for purchases over A$150,000).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and renewable energy systems.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (Self-declared Level B)

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), AS/NZS 4801 (OHS Management)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Two High Commendations at the 2015 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Community
• Sustainability and Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Australian offices averaged a NABERS energy rating of three stars, with three offices achieving four stars. Canberra office maintained a five-and-a-half-star rating.
• M80 Ring Road Upgrade in Melbourne awarded an Excellent Infrastructure Sustainability rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.
• Significant reduction in unnecessary waste in Australian offices through changes like removing under-desk bins and improving recycling.
• Newcastle office participated in the TerraCycle program, recycling non-recyclable materials.

Social Achievements

• Implemented the People Management Development Program (PMDP) to enhance people manager effectiveness.
• Reached gender-based targets for Leadership Development and People Development Programs.
• Invested in a culture program focused on diversity.
• Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
• New partnership with Disability Empowerment Concerns Trust and Kapela Holdings Group in South Africa.

Governance Achievements

• Maintained certification to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and AS/NZ 4801 (OHS Management) in major Australian offices.
• Implemented a new contractor health and safety management process.
• 91% of SMEC’s employees globally completed Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Overall turnover for ANZ employees was 15.27%
• Increased Lost Time Injury (LTI) frequency rate in ANZ from 1.71 in 2016 to 2.66 in 2017.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA) procedure.
• Provided Paid Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Offered Purchased Additional Annual Leave procedure.
• Provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Implemented Zero Harm initiatives to reduce workplace injuries.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Procurement Procedure for items over A$150,000 includes an Environmental Sustainability and Social Equity Questionnaire.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (Level B)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS/NZ 4801

Awards & Recognition

• 2017 Consult Australia Award for Project Team Collaboration
• Australia Business Alliance Award
• Infrastructure Development Award at the 2017 National Business Awards (South Africa)
• Top Engineering Consultant Award in three categories at the Business Excellence Awards (South Africa)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Community
• Sustainability and Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Launched a project to collect data on SMEC’s carbon footprint in Australia.
• All SMEC’s Australian offices are working towards achieving an accredited four-star NABERS energy rating.

Social Achievements

• Significant increase (56% from 2018) in the number of employees utilizing Flexible Working Arrangements.
• SMEC’s Graduate Development Program won a Gold award for Best Learning & Development Project and a Silver award for Best Learning Model at the 2019 LearnX awards.
• SMEC Foundation was named an ABA100 Winner for Community Contribution in the Australian Business Awards 2019.
• Established SMEC’s Mental Health First Aid Network with trained Mental Health First Aiders in each Australian state/territory and New Zealand.

Governance Achievements

• In 2019, SMEC obtained certification under the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System.
• Improved Integrity & Compliance Program through key initiatives including a Business Integrity Risk Register, a new Whistleblower Procedure, and a confidential reporting platform.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions generated by SMEC’s operations.
• Increasing energy efficiency of offices.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing existing procedures and adopting new initiatives to reduce environmental footprint (e.g., recycling programs, energy-saving measures).
• Participating in CitySwitch Green Office Program to improve NABERS office energy ratings.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Procurement Procedure for items over A$150,000 requiring an Environmental Sustainability and Social Equity Questionnaire

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS/NZ 4801, ISO 37001 (Australia)

Awards & Recognition

• ABA100 Winner for Community Contribution
• Gold Award (LearnX) for Best Learning & Development Project
• Silver Award (LearnX) for Best Learning Model

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger
• Promoting education
• Gender equality and the empowerment of women
• Ensuring environmental sustainability
• Reducing child mortality and improving maternal health

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities