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Sustainability
One the company's core values
is `Sustainability'. This value sees that
we `act today with the future in mind'.
2012/2013 saw McConnell Dowell
continue its sustainable development
with initiatives including:
· Embedded the sustainability team into
the Group HSEQ re-structure to ensure
sustainability in the way we operate and
within our systems;
· Integration of sustainability into project
on-boarding and staff induction
modules;
· Increased number of internally
accredited Infrastructure Sustainability
(IS) Assessors to 11 with targeted
training for key influential personnel;
·
· Systems improvement through
integration of sustainability principles
predominantly aligning to industry
demands from the peak body of
Infrastructure Sustainability, ISCA
(Infrastructure Sustainability Council of
Australia), ensuring we further develop
sustainability as core aspect of our
operations;
· Applying for an ISCA IS rating for the
Gold Coast Rapid Transit Project; and
· Becoming a founding member of
the Supply Chain Sustainability School
Australia.
Progress and performance on these
and other initiatives is measured in the
context of our six themes of sustainability:
Economic; Governance & Risk; Health
& Safety; Our People ­ Employees;
Community & Social Investment; and
Environmental Impact.
We will continue to integrate
sustainability into our business planning
and decision making process thereby
building a robust, resilient and learning
business that behaves ethically, protects
our people and communities, and creates
long term value for our stakeholders.
Sustainability Themes
Economic
Build and maintain a robust and
enduring business, and provide
acceptable economic and financial
return to our shareholders.
Health & safety
Ensure the well-being and protection
of our workforce, and encourage
behaviour and practices that entrench
the McConnell Dowell Group's safety
vision `Home Without Harm,
Everyone Everyday'.
Environmental impact
Minimise the environmental impact of our
activities through the efficient use of resources
including energy, water and construction
materials, and provide responsible waste
management. Promote innovative thinking and
practices to achieve positive environmental and
sustainability outcomes.
Governance & risk
Meet statutory obligations and ensure
responsible governance with transparent
reporting by operating in accordance with our
third-party certified integrated management
system. Mitigate risk to acceptable levels
through adherence to McConnell Dowell
Group Risk Management practices.
Our people ­ employees
Enhance the wellbeing of our
workforce through skills and
professional development, lifelong
learning, increased ability to
deliver sustainable outcomes,
and participation in the direction
of the organisation.
Community & social investment
Make a positive and meaningful difference to the
health and well-being of the community through
stakeholder engagement, social support and
investment. Provide industry leadership through
the participation in peak industry associations.
Health & Safety, Environment and Quality
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