Sustainability Report
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Sustainability Report 2016 / 2017 This is SMEC’s seventh annual Sustainability Report. The report covers SMEC’s economic, social and environmental performance from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. Contents Introduction 4 The CEO’s Message This is SMEC’s seventh annual Sustainability Report. The report 6 The Chairman's Message covers SMEC’s economic, social and environmental performance 7 The Board from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. 8 The Executive Committee 10 Scope of Content The information in this report pertains to SMEC’s Australian operations and various international operations. It does not include SMEC’s joint ventures or any other controlled entities. 11 Company Overview SMEC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies and procedures have been implemented in 12 Global Network Australia over the last year, and have been rolled out across selected pilot sites internationally. 14 Corporate Governance SMEC has applied the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines to a 18 Stakeholders & Objectives self‑declared Level B. The GRI guidelines are the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting 20 Vision & Performance guidelines, and encourage greater organisational transparency. 24 People The data in this report has been gathered using standard measurement techniques which conform 36 Community to national or international guidelines or regulatory requirements. Specific calculations are referenced where appropriate. All monetary figures are in Australian dollars, unless otherwise stated. 40 Sustainability & Environment For further information, please contact: [email protected] 48 Global Reporting Initiative Index 52 Appendix A 54 Appendix B 2 SMEC Sustainability Report 2016‑2017 SMEC Sustainability Report 2016‑2017 3 SMEC is recognised for providing technical excellence and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Consistently ranked among the world’s top engineering design firms, we have contributed to national development in some of the world’s fastest The CEO’s Message growing and emerging economies. We are proud to deliver our seventh annual Sustainability Report for submission to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The purpose of this report is to measure our progress towards the five‑year sustainability objectives outlined in SMEC’s Strategic Plan. These objectives formalise SMEC’s commitment to each have begun the roll out of our second Leadership Development Throughout the year, SMEC continued its commitment to SMEC received the Overall International Award at the 12d of its three Corporate Social Responsibility categories: Program (LDP). This Program aims to improve the leadership supporting people in need through the small‑scale grant International Innovation Awards, which recognise innovative People; Community; and Sustainability and Environment. capability of employees, teams and the organisation as a whole, support of the SMEC Foundation. The SMEC Foundation is solutions in civil engineering, surveying and data management. Under these objectives, SMEC aims to: create a rewarding, by providing face‑to face training, executive coaching, action‑ a core part of SMEC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMEC was recognised for excellence at the Australia India inclusive workplace for our people by encouraging personal based learning techniques and the latest developments in Program, and helps fulfill the Company’s commitment to Business Council Trade investment Awards, and received two development, fostering equal opportunity and ensuring leadership research and approaches. community development and sustainable poverty reduction. high commendations at the 2015 Consult Australia Awards for employee health, safety and wellbeing; support community and Excellence. In Africa, SMEC was successful at the Construction We are also implementing an initiative to enhance and promote During the reporting period, the SMEC Foundation donated charitable programs; and eliminate or minimise potential adverse Industry Business Excellence Awards, winning three awards. technical excellence and innovation. This includes improving over A$140,000 to support communities in which the Company impacts that SMEC’s activities may have on the environment. our technical leadership to drive innovation, cultivating a culture operates. These funds were distributed through grants made SMEC has made significant progress towards achieving the SMEC is committed to improving the energy efficiency of our where people are encouraged to explore new ideas, and in turn, to Habitat for Humanity (for projects in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Company’s sustainability objectives this year. I would like to offices, and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions generated deliver better solutions to our clients. Sri Lanka and Vietnam), So They Can Children’s Home in thank all employees for their ongoing support in creating a by the Company’s operations. In 2016, SMEC’s Australian Kenya and the Australian Foundation for Fostering Learning in sustainably‑sensitive work environment, and look forward to Diversity remains a key business priority, and SMEC will offices averaged a NABERS energy rating of three and a half the Philippines. These organisations that have a long‑standing driving a culture of sustainability and environmental awareness continue to invest in the implementation of a broad range of stars, above the average three stars for Australian offices. history of effective project delivery, local community engagement in all functional, operational and regional areas of the business. diversity and inclusion initiatives. The Diversity and Inclusion 50% of SMEC’s offices have already achieved the target energy and measurable social benefits and results. Committee will oversee the progress of diversity efforts across rating of four stars and are now working to achieve a five star all of SMEC’s business groups and functions, and will seek to SMEC recently established an ANZ CSR Committee. The rating. Notably, SMEC’s Gold Coast office increased their star identify and address local diversity and inclusion priorities and Committee operates as a representative body of SMEC rating from three stars to five and a half stars, a significant compliance requirements. employees from across the Division, with each member acting improvement in energy efficiency and cost savings. as a point of contact for employees interested in our CSR SMEC’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee drives our Gender I am pleased to advise that despite SMEC’s significant employee activities. The Committee is in the process of developing Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. We believe in equal opportunity Andy Goodwin growth in the preceding year, our overall energy consumption an Action Plan for CSR activities within the Division. CSR for all, and respect differences in ethnicity, gender, age, national CEO SMEC & CEO International, Surbana Jurong per employee per annum in Australia has reduced. SMEC’s office Committees will also be established across each of SMEC’s origin, disability, sexual orientation, education and religion. We energy consumption during the reporting period totalled 1.2 international Divisions. Each Division will administer program strive to promote a positive work environment for all employees million kWh. This equates to 970 kWh per employee, per annum; activities in their respective areas, providing a localised and clients, and understand that the diverse perspectives, 50% less than the industry standard. approach to SMEC’s CSR initiatives. work experiences, lifestyles and cultures of its employees are a At SMEC, we continually invest in programs which encourage strength for the Company. It has been a successful year on the awards front for SMEC. personal development and I am pleased to advise that we Once again we improved our rankings in Engineering News Record (ENR) Magazine’s annual design lists. In Australia, 4 SMEC Sustainability Report 2016‑2017 SMEC Sustainability Report 2016‑2017 5 The Board Max Andy Alastair Findlay Goodwin McKendrick Chairman CEO SMEC & CEO International (SJ Group) Non‑Executive Director The Chairmans Message BEc, FAICD BSc(Eng)Mech, BCom(Hons) BBus(Acc), FCPA, MAICD Max was appointed Chairman of SMEC in Andy joined SMEC in 2012 and was Alastair was elected to the Board as an 2016, after serving as Deputy Chairman appointed CEO in 2014. He became Executive Director in 2001 and has over since 2014, and Non‑Executive Director CEO International (SJ Group) in 2016 35 years’ experience working across On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you to SMEC’s 2016‑ since 2010. Max serves on the Boards of following the acquisition of SMEC a variety of industry sectors. Alastair 2017 Sustainability Report. This has been a very significant year for SMEC, with a new several organisations including the Royal Holdings by Surbana Jurong. Andy stepped down from his executive partnership, strong financial results and substantial progress towards our economic, Children’s Hospital and listed company has over 30 years’ experience leading position in 2016 after 17 years with the Skilled Group Ltd. Max is a Fellow of the multidisciplinary teams in technical and Company and 16 years in SMEC’s chief social and environmental objectives. Australian Institute of Company Directors. complex environments. financial role. There have been a number of changes to SMEC’s company As part of our growth strategy, in June 2016, SMEC size, structure and leadership throughout 2016/2017. With launched