DRA Global Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Wellbeing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sustainability
- Net-zero operations
Environmental Achievements
- Strive towards Net-zero operations by 2030
- Embed ESG plans into our key projects
Social Achievements
- Lost time injuries reduced by more than 30% compared to FY2020.
- 11 mental health first aiders trained, 3 in training
- ISO45001 implemented across the Group
- Provided increased opportunity for women, 33.5% of target vacancies filled by women
- Maintained B-BBEE rating in South Africa, increased BEE ownership, better aligned to Mining Charter 3
- Over 10,000 eLearning courses were undertaken by staff
- DRA was involved in community initiatives including: Donated 27 computers and laptops to the Lebowakgomo and Ba-Phalaborwa communities, Donated food hampers to 160 families, Designed and part-funded the Tshamahansi community sports field, Employed a doctor to work and train at the site clinic at the Tri-K gold project in Guinea, Supported the Maletsatsi Foundation (care for at-risk children), Supported the Chaeli Campaign (access to a quality education), Supported BEE-owned companies through supplier development initiatives, Awarded 6 engineering scholarships in Ghana, Partnered with the African Academy, donated 40 bursaries to students, Partnered with the RACQ QC Rescue helicopter services in Central Queensland, Partnered with the Department of Correctional Services to build a garden for parolees rehabilitation, Sponsor of the Youth Focus Ride for Youth, awareness for mental health services for young people
Governance Achievements
- Establish a global ESG Council, report our performance based on the GRI framework
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Strive towards net-zero operations by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- COVID uncertainty
- Mitigation of labour shortages and supply chain disruptions
- APAC construction contracts impacted by COVID-19 related disruptions, labour shortages
Mitigation Strategies
- Management and mitigation efforts continue
- Stable, normalised performance expected in EMEA
- APAC to discontinue fixed-price construction activities, focus on quality of earnings
- Pro-active monitoring of evolving global response. Vaccination drive across the group. Partnering with our clients to ensure the safety of our people and the continuity of operations.
- "Work From Home" flexibility retained to respond to outbreaks and lockdowns, purchase of emergency medical supplies, reduced travel to sites and roster amendments
- Early client warnings and engagement on COVID-19 outbreak mitigation, staffing constraints, key personnel impacts, supply chain risks, project delays, etc.
- Proactively manage and respond to the financial impact of COVID-19 on DRA’s business, customers and suppliers. Execute strategies to support working capital, cash flow, liquidity and expense management.
- Deliver coordinated communications internally and externally.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO45001