Sustainability Report Environmental & Climate Change Wasco’s commitment to practising environmental sustainability is a continuous process. We align our environmental policy and practices with environmental laws and legislations, including strategies to prevent pollution, minimise waste and conserve natural resources where we operate. We received no environmental fines and penalties during the year. Wasco is committed to providing high-quality services that protect and improve the environment. 54% of our Environmental Management System is ISO14001 certified as of 2023. Our Approach Environmental Assessment Conduct a comprehensive assessment of environmental issues directly related to our operations. This evaluation will identify key areas where our activities impact the environment, such as resource consumption, emissions, water consumption and waste generation. Data-Driven Tracking and Monitoring Establish robust tracking and monitoring routines to collect relevant data. This information will serve as the foundation for developing measurable targets. By tracking our environmental performance consistently, we can make informed decisions and measure progress effectively. Strategic Planning for Impact Reduction Develop data-driven strategies and action plans aimed at minimising our environmental footprint. These strategies address critical aspects like energy efficiency, emission reduction waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing. By aligning our efforts with empirical data, we can achieve maximum impact in our sustainability initiatives. Transparent Reporting to Leadership Regularly report our progress to senior management and the Board. These reports highlights the implementation of our strategies, their effectiveness, and any adjustments made based on data insights. Transparency ensures accountability and encourages continuous improvement. The team works closely with clients, contractors, the community, industry, and the State and Federal Governments to establish procedures so staff can positively contribute to innovative and cost-effective environmental outcomes. Wasco’s Environmental Commitment Continually improve our awareness and management of environmental risks to avoid, reduce and control pollution from our operations Promote the open exchange of environmental information with our customers, suppliers and the community to improve environmental awareness and to obtain feedback on or environmental performance Identify and comply with environmental legislation, regulation and license standards for all our operations and environmentally relevant activities Promote waste minimisation, energy management and greenhouse gas emissions within our day-to-day operations 64 Integrated Annual Report 2023
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