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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Community
- Ethics
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Commissioned Pangolin Associates Pty Ltd to conduct a comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to business operations.
- Phase one of a three-phase process for net zero emissions completed.
- Transitioned from gas-powered forklifts to electric forklifts in warehouses.
Social Achievements
- Named a winner of the 2022 5-Star Employer of Choice award by Human Resources Director Magazine (HRD) for the seventh year in a row.
- Appointed Susan Forrester to the board of directors, increasing female representation to 33%.
- Became an accredited Family Inclusive Workplace.
- Launched a Domestic and Family Violence Policy.
- Developed early career programs (traineeships and internships).
- Achieved a 4.44 out of 5 score in the annual staff survey for satisfaction with the organisation.
- Average employee tenure of 5.95 years.
Governance Achievements
- Released a Code of Business Ethics.
- Established a formal ‘whistleblower’ process.
- Improved governance and transparency of safety requirements through operational processes.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions before the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games
Environmental Challenges
- E-waste is a particular environmental challenge.
- Attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reviewed waste management processes to improve e-waste recycling.
- Developed early career programs.
- Implemented various continuous improvement actions to improve safety and wellbeing.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual assessment of key existing suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Provider Code of Business Ethics; commitment to abolishing Modern Slavery
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Schneider Electric’s most sustainable partner of the year