Growing Together: Our Story 2012 and Beyond
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Growing Together: Our Story 2012 and Beyond VEOLIA TRANSDEV AUSTRALASIA Veolia Transdev Growing Together : Our Story Contents 1 Foreword 1 Foreword 3 In 2011, the world’s This report tells the story of our largest private passenger sustainability approach, activities and 2 Context 4 transport company achievements that reflect our businesses, was created when Veolia their local geographies, our clients and 2.1 Transport in Australasia 4 Transport and Transdev stakeholders and our long term commitment 2.2 Veolia Transdev international 6 merged to become to be a significant contributor to the one organisation, Australasian users of our transport modes; 2.3 Our Australasian businesses 8 Veolia Transdev. trains, ferries, buses, coaches, monorail and light rail. 3 Our Sustainability Strategy 13 In recognition of this and the increasing obligations on business to balance financial This is the first time Veolia Transdev* 3.1 Our management systems and governance 14 performance with the expectations of has prepared an independent report distinct stakeholders to manage organisations in from the wider Veolia Environnement 4 Our results for 2011 15 a socially responsible way, Veolia Transdev group. It represents our commitment to 4.1 Safety 15 Australasia (VTDA) has developed a renewed the communities in which we operate; Sustainability Strategy, entitled Growing our aim to be transparent in the way we 4.2 Customers 19 Together, to provide the integrated local communicate with stakeholders and our 4.3 People 25 (Australia and New Zealand) entity with intention to embed our sustainability aims a shared vision and commitment. and objectives across our entire operations 4.4 Performance 28 and activities. The Sustainability Strategy provides the 4.5 Partnerships 31 businesses across the region with the This report provides our stakeholders framework to identify and respond to with our story – looking at our learnings 5 Looking forward to 2012 and beyond 35 the social and environmental issues and from both Veolia Transport and Transdev, opportunities that will help us toward our current operations, approach and our business vision ‘...to be Australasia’s achievements, and our future ambitions acknowledged passenger transport leader’. and plans to achieve continued business success in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Jonathan Metcalfe Chief Executive Officer Veolia Transdev Australasia *Unless specified, all references to Veolia Transdev refer to our Australian and New Zealand operations. 3 Veolia Transdev Growing Together : Our Story 2 Context 2.1 Transport in Australasia The urban influence The impact of the global financial crisis Passenger transport in Australasia is strongly The key issue given increasing patronage is influenced by the fact that the population to be able to fund the necessary growth in is largely urbanised, with strong economic capacity to the networks within the context centres driving travel habits both in terms of constrained budgets. Our 2011 Multi- of mode choice and destination. This places Country Barometer found that even though great pressure on the system during peak the global financial crisis has not hit as hour travel, with many services overcrowded hard in Australia as in Europe and the USA, but leaving off-peak services under-utilised. PTAs are still under budgetary pressure and Congestion on the roads is equally a problem this is reflected in a significant increase with the cost on the economy forecast to of respondents looking for a reduction in reach $20 billion by 2020.1 costs, even if this may mean limiting the level of service. At the same time, cities are expected to continue to grow in coming years; in the It is no surprise that the focus has moved case of Perth by over one third by 2026. to making the most of existing resources This will place even greater demands on in times when funding to invest in new Contractual context Customer-centric the already overstretched transport infrastructure and services is limited. In contrast to many of the other countries The past few years have seen a strong network. In our 2011 Multi-Country Our stakeholder survey showed that in which we operate, passenger transport shift in emphasis towards developing more Barometer, public transport authorities while implementing new services such in Australasia is usually run under contract customer-centric services including senior (PTAs) cited the need to adapt in the as light rail or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to the government PTAs which generally level appointments at a number of PTAs light of a changing demographic as key went up as a priority from 17% to 28% take responsibility for fare levels and and increased requirements on operators to improving the service to customers. from 2010 to 2011 in Australia and New collection, information and marketing, to improve customer services through new Zealand, it remains the third priority after Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s timetabling and route planning. and renewed contracts. According to a safety enforcement and improving modal Rethinking Cities report focuses on the need TNS report completed for the Tourism integration. The exception to this contractual 2 to remain competitive in a global market, & Transport Forum , “customers remain arrangement is where services are run citing the need to move from infrastructure This would reflect the issues around service concerned about issues such as: commercially, usually long distance coach delivery ideals to more tangible actions. capacity and the requirement to build in services or those run for private industry · The frequency and reliability of public In particular it suggests that governments extra capacity to carry the ever-increasing such as the mining industry contracts transport services; must consider better demand management passenger load. (Bus In, Bus Out) run by Veolia Transdev’s · The inconvenience associated with options such as time of day road pricing Vivo Connect, for example. interchange; and and market reforms to make best use of the private sector. · The effects of overcrowding.” Veolia Transdev is well placed to respond to this demand with a suite of proprietary customer service tools and 92% of PTAs 1 Bureau of Infrastructure, 2 Improving your commute; lifting customer service in stating that we are dedicated to passenger Transport and Regional Economics etc. public transport, Tourism & Transport Forum, July 2011 satisfaction and services. 4 5 Veolia Transdev Growing Together : Our Story 2.2 Veolia Transdev international An international network in 27 countries across 5 continents. Formed as a result of the merger in 2011 between Veolia Transport and Transdev, Veolia Transdev is the embodiment of a business vision whose basis is reconfirmed by the unceasing movement of people in their daily lives. We operate in 27 countries across five continents, carrying 3.3 billion passenger trips per annum across 13 modes of transport, in 60,000 vehicles and vessels. Our two main shareholders are Caisse des Dépôts & Consignations and Veolia Environnement. Multi-modal The world’s most multi-modal company, Veolia Transdev connects people and communities through train, tram, metro, light rail, coach, bus, BusWay®, paratransit, ferry, taxi, car-sharing, shared-ride airport shuttle and bicycle. A thriving business In 2011, 15 new major contracts were awarded to Veolia Transdev with two to four new contracts awarded in each operating “zone” and 35 re-tendered contracts were successfully retained by Veolia Transdev. More than 80% of the value of these contracts is located in France, Benelux or North America. 69% of annual turnover re-tendered in 2011 was successfully renewed (or retained). Responding to changing societal and environmental needs Americas Europe, Africa and Middle East Asia As in Australasia (see 2.1), population growth, newly emerging countries Canada Ireland Poland India and rapid urbanisation are creating an intensifying demand for transport United States United Kingdom Slovenia China Netherlands Croatia that will become even more pronounced by mid-century. Colombia South Korea Chile Belgium Serbia Australasia At the same time, the imperatives of the environment are altering travel France Finland patterns that can no longer be sustained by our planet and its growing Germany Sweden Australia Spain New Zealand cities. New mobility “ecosystems” are needed to balance socio-economic Portugal Czech Republic Morocco development of regions with respect for the environment and better Slovakia Israel quality of life. Improved safety for travellers, accessibility, inter-modality, operational efficiency and personalised services also must be a part of new mobility solutions. “Above all, Veolia Transdev is a community of women and men Local authorities are looking for trusted partners who can work with them who, through their skills, commitment and combined cultural closely and that possess the strength, skills, resources, innovation and diversity, offer their fellow citizens the very best in mobility.” investment required to improve quality, without increasing the demand on public finances. Jérôme Gallot, Chief Executive Officer, Veolia Transdev 6 7 Veolia Transdev Growing Together : Our Story 2.3 Our Australasian business Veolia Transdev has been operating Our services include bus, rail, light rail, passenger transport services in Australasia monorail and ferry for public transport and since 1997. Veolia Transdev Australasia coaches for the industrial sector. We have operates across five different