Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health and safety
• Diversity and equality
• Training and development
• Human rights
• Operational Environmental Performance
• Energy management
• Waste reduction
• Water conservation
• Climate Change
• Economic Contributions
• Local investment
• Employment creation
• Financial performance
• Anti-bribery & corruption
• Honesty & integrity
• Regulatory compliance
• Enterprise Risk Management

Environmental Achievements

• 5% reduction in scope 2 energy intensity since 2018
• Over 50 tonnes reduction in plastic usage from sample bottle miniaturisation program (since inception in 2010)
• Continued implementation of LED lighting program

Social Achievements

• 11.4% improvement in total recordable injury frequency rate
• Increased focus on lead indicators with > 4,700 hazard observations reported and >1,750 safety leadership conversations
• 53% new female professional hires
• Improved employee satisfaction survey results
• Motor vehicle tracking (IVMS) introduced across the fleet
• ALS Workplace Giving Program established
• Support for 3 charities through corporate partnership and workplace giving programs

Governance Achievements

• New Whistleblower protection training rolled out
• Commenced implementation of a new Global ERP
• Revised Crisis Management Procedures to build more resilient businesses
• Performed an external review of IT network to ensure strong IT security
• Refresh the ALS Code of Conduct and re-release to employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Irregularities in the issuance of certificates in our Australian Coal Superintending business
• More frequent extreme weather events that impact our business and/or supply chain
• Adverse impact on workforce well-being during heat and weather events
• Poor management of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
• Testing markets for thermal coal are unlikely to see growth in the mid-to longer term

Mitigation Strategies

• Investigation of certificate irregularities and implementation of measures to prevent amendment of certificates without proper justification, reinforcing ethical standards and core company values
• Implementation of policies and programs to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions, encourage renewable energies, and change employee behaviours
• Conduct Nat/Cat modelling and asset valuations for key ALS site locations
• Revise business resilience and HSE plans
• Continue to monitor demand forecasts for thermal coal
• Diversify portfolio of testing services

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50 suppliers assessed for human rights violations

Responsible Procurement

• Assessment of suppliers' human rights practices, including safe workplaces, no child labor, living wages, and absence of slavery or human trafficking.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Exposure to extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Impacts of increasing energy, fuel and carbon costs
• Exposure to fossil fuel and thermal coal markets

Opportunities

• Increased demand for services related to extreme weather events
• Demand for alternate energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

ALS contributes to these goals through its operations, community engagement, and commitment to sustainability.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ALS Compass mobile application

Awards & Recognition

• ALS Compass — 2019 CARE Award Winner!

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Community
• Business Practices

Environmental Achievements

• Maintained carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions
• Reduced plastic waste
• Expanded use of solar energy (eight new systems globally)
• Achieved >95% renewable electricity globally

Social Achievements

• Reduced total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR)
• Launched new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs (BESIDE ERG and Pride in Diversity membership)
• Implemented comprehensive employee well-being initiatives
• >95% employees completed Code of Conduct training

Governance Achievements

• Updated human rights policy
• Completed human rights assessments on key suppliers

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Economic uncertainties
• Geopolitical tensions
• Supply chain disruptions
• Talent shortage

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on quality, operational efficiency, innovation, collaboration, and responsible business practices
• Investment in data architecture and data science specialists
• Implementation of Net Zero Program including measurement and validation of Scope 3 emissions
• Engagement with top suppliers to reduce emissions throughout the value chain

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Human rights assessments on key suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 10
• SDG 12
• SDG 5
• SDG 4
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9

ALS contributes to these SDGs through its direct business activities, tax payments, employment opportunities, and voluntary social contributions.

Awards & Recognition

• COVID-19 Resilience Certificate (Singapore)
• Integrity Seal Award (Contagem, Brazil)