Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Modern Slavery
• Human Trafficking

Social Achievements

• Implemented a new version of its Global Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct, including ethical sourcing and prevention of worker exploitation.
• Implemented a new Anti-Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy with a zero-tolerance approach.
• Implemented a new Supplier Code of Conduct exceeding minimum local legal standards.

Governance Achievements

• Developed employee training programs on modern slavery and human trafficking (delayed due to Covid-19).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Covid-19 pandemic impacting supplier audits and training program implementation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Deferring some improvements to the next calendar year.
• Intending to resume regular on-site supplier visits when allowed.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Ethical sourcing provisions in supplier agreements
• Supplier Survey

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Responsible Gameplay
• Climate Change
• Governance
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Developed a Greenhouse Gas inventory, drafted Science-Based Targets, and submitted them to the SBTi for validation.
• Achieved a 97.1% recycling rate by weight at the Australian Integration Centre (AIC).

Social Achievements

• Launched the first ever “positive play” consumer marketing campaign in the US (Know Your Max).
• Completed Australia’s first cashless gaming trial.
• Rolled out targeted social casino RG messaging model in Cashman Casino.
• Increased representation of women on the Board to 44.4%, Executive team to 45.5%, and across the Group to 32.4%.
• Increased Employee Impact Groups to 28.

Governance Achievements

• Established a new governance framework to execute on the abatement plan.
• Rolled out new and updated RG and Privacy policies with mandatory training.
• Strengthened business resilience through Crisis Management Team training and tabletop exercises.
• Improved Information Technology Disaster Recovery processes.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decarbonizing the value chain (Scope 3 emissions).
• Maintaining operations and upholding expectations during global disruptions.
• Increasing the representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the workforce.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a draft abatement plan with short, medium, and long-term actions.
• Strengthened business resilience competencies (business continuity, disaster recovery, etc.).
• Implemented various initiatives to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent (e.g., Ready to Rise program, partnerships with diversity organizations).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 126 key suppliers surveyed in FY23

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Supplier Sustainability Assessment
• ESG integration into supplier relationships

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Operational disruptions

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Investor pressure

Opportunities

• Demand for lower-emission products
• Circular economy initiatives
• Sustainable product design

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 13: Climate Action

Aristocrat's initiatives contribute to these goals through responsible business practices, diversity and inclusion programs, and climate action.

Awards & Recognition

• American Gaming Association’s Excellence in Sustainable Gaming award
• Various awards for Product Madness and Big Fish Games
• Rising Star Corporate Award from WRMSDC