DGL Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:86,000 tonnes of lead acid battery waste recycled
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- State-of-the-art liquid wastewater treatment plant in development for Unanderra, NSW
- Expanded investment in chemical product manufacturing for treatment of wastewater, for re-use
- Capacity to recycle up to 86,000 tonnes of lead acid battery waste, minimising landfill
- Rollout low energy LED lighting, while continue to grow solar network at existing manufacturing and warehousing facilities
- Recycling of paper & cardboard, plastic and timber wastes. Use of recycled and local products and resources, where feasible
- Updating transport fleet to more efficient models
Social Achievements
- Employed experienced Chief People Officer to drive rigour and clarity in employee management
- Completion of workplace culture analysis, with planning for further groundwork in FY23
- Assist in ensuring availability of drinking water in remote areas
Governance Achievements
- Developing Group HR framework and policies to provide consistent structure and standards
- Development of ESOP for senior leadership team
- Investment in strengthening senior leadership team (size and expertise)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Deliberate strategy to procure higher levels of inventory
- On-shoring of manufacturing and formulation