Community Partnerships 2021

Information Pack 02 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 2021 We do more than deliver gas, we invest in communities. We are Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) Our Community Partnerships Program is an important Our focus is on working closely with partner initiative that demonstrates our commitment to being organisations to support those in need and help build We are one of ’s largest a socially and environmentally responsible business. a brighter future, through both financial investment We believe in doing the right thing by our customers and in kind support such as staff volunteering. gas infrastructure businesses. and the community. This pack provides an overview of our program and the We know in 2021 it’s more important than ever to benefits of partnering with us. We welcome applications We own and operate infrastructure support communities given the social and economic and enquiries about our program throughout the year. impacts of COVID-19. Ben Wilson that delivers gas to more than This year we have expanded our Community Partnership Chief Executive Officer 2 million Australian homes, Program and increased funding nationally. Australian Gas Infrastructure Group businesses and communities.

Australian Gas Networks (AGN) The Dampier Bunbury Pipeline Multinet distribute natural gas to distribute natural gas to 1.3 million (DBP) is WA’s key gas transmission over 687,000 customers throughout residential, commercial and industrial pipeline. Stretching almost 1600kms, ’s inner and outer east, the customers across , South it transports gas to mining, industrial, Yarra ranges and South Gippsland. Australia, , New South commercial and residential customers The network transports gas to residential, Wales and the . across Western Australia. commercial and industrial customers. 04 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 2021 2021 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 05

Our Vision To be the leading gas infrastructure Renewable gas is a key part of Australia’s business in Australia. We achieve top low carbon future. At AGIG, we are quartile performance on our targets. planning for a sustainable future.

At AGIG, we’re committed to renewable electricity generation is sustainable gas delivery today, important, it’s not the only solution and tomorrow. Renewable and carbon given electricity accounts for just neutral energy will help our customers one third of Australia’s emissions. and Australia achieve sustainability Australia needs to focus on large-scale Delivering A Good Sustainably goals, whilst retaining access to the decarbonisation of its entire energy benefits of natural gas – reliable supply, including electricity, gas, industry, for Customers Employer Cost Efficient and affordable energy. agriculture and transport if we’re to The Australian Government has meet our emission targets. Public safety Health and safety Working within industry benchmarks committed to meeting a carbon In 2017 we worked with Australia’s five Reliability Employee engagement Delivering profitable growth emissions reduction target of 26 to peak gas bodies to develop Gas Vision 28% below 2005 levels by 2030 and 2050 – a pathway to achieve near zero Customer service Skills development Environmentally and socially responsible every Australian state and territory has emissions in our gas sector. We are now a target of net-zero-carbon by 2050 delivering on this Vision by deploying or sooner. While increased uptake of low carbon gas projects.

Our Values Greener and cleaner. They drive our culture, how we behave and how we make decisions. When hydrogen is burned there are • Hydrogen Park Gladstone – In addition to developing our own no CO2 emissions. A 175kW electrolyser to produce renewable gas projects across Australia, Blending renewable hydrogen with renewable hydrogen for blending with we are committed to working with natural gas allows us to lower carbon natural gas (up to 10%) and supply governments, industry and research emissions and still deliver energy safely to the entire network of Gladstone, organisations to develop our Vision and reliably. including industry. First production collaboratively. Our memberships expected in 2022. and associations include Future Fuels We are leading the way in renewable Cooperative Research Centre, the gas by investing in a range of innovative • The Australian Hydrogen Centre – Australian Hydrogen Council, Bioenergy energy projects across Australia and A virtual centre delivering feasibility Australia and the Australian Industry across the gas value chain. studies for 10% and 100% blending Perform Trust Respect Team of renewable hydrogen into towns Energy Transition initiative Our projects include: and cities in and • Hydrogen Park South Australia – Victoria , and sharing important A 1.25MW electrolyser to produce learnings on Hydrogen Park South We are accountable to our We act with integrity, we We treat our customers and We communicate well renewable hydrogen for blending with Australia’s operations. customers and stakeholders, do the right thing, we are our colleagues the way we and support each other, natural gas (up to 5%) and supply • DBP Feasibility Study – An 18 month we are transparent on safe guardians of essential would want to be treated, and we are united behind to more than 700 existing homes and study into the technical feasibility our performance and Australian infrastructure. and we embrace and our shared vision. businesses from late 2020. of introducing hydrogen into our we deliver results. We We act in a safe and respect diversity. Dampier to Bunbury Natural continously improve by professional manner. Gas Pipeline. bringing fresh ideas and constructive challenge. 2021 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 07

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Wheatstone Dampier Tanami Tubridgi Solomon Pipeline Storage QLD Gladstone

Wide Bay Bundaberg/ Alice Springs Wide Bay WA Pipeline

Carnarvon Maryborough Hervey Bay SA

Geraldton Dampier Bunbury Pipeline Riverland Pipeline NSW Perth Whyalla Port Pirie Bunbury Berri Mildura Tumut Murray Bridge Wagga Wagga We own and operate infrastructure Mount Gambier VIC LEGEND Melbourne Sale Transmission pipelines Bairnsdale that delivers gas to more than 2 million Traralgon Moe Distribution networks Australian homes and businesses, Gas distribution area Storage TAS safely and reliably every day. Electrolyser planned/under construction

South Australia Victoria We serve customers across every Australian • 458,020 customers • 1,409,093 customers • 59,942 customers • 17GJ per annum average • 51GJ per annum average • 38GJ per annum average mainland state and the Northern Territory, residential consumption residential consumption residential consumption • 90%+ penetration • 90%+ penetration • 90%+ penetration 34,600km of distribution networks, 4,400km of • Distribution 8,180km • Distribution 21,448 km • Distribution 1,997km gas transmission pipelines and 57 petajoules • Transmission 481m • Transmission 503km • Transmission 85km of gas storage capacity. Queensland Northern Territory Western Australia • 105,878 customers • 1,149 customers • 37 shippers We are currently constructing Australia’s • 8GJ per annum average • Distribution 38km • Transmission 2,337 km residential consumption • Transmission 601km • 57PJ gas storage largest renewable gas production facility • 30%+ penetration

• Distribution 3,090km Note: Penetration rate is an estimate of the percentage of homes in South Australia. • Transmission 314km connected to the gas in areas served by our networks 2021 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 09 Community Partnerships We have a proud history of supporting community groups and organisations with funding and in-kind support.

We support community groups, projects, events long-term relationships with partners such as Foodbank, and programs that are socially and environmentally Angel Flight and the Clontarf Foundation. responsible, raising awareness of our commitment We are also looking to build new partnerships with to the regions we serve. organisations big and small, through an annual Key areas of investment include supporting application processes. We will also consider opportunities those who are vulnerable, promoting diversity, throughout the year. environmental sustainability, education and Our people are our greatest asset, and that’s why supporting local communities. we support our staff to make a difference in their In 2021 we are expanding our program across our community. We provide paid leave for staff to volunteer national business and continuing some of our valued and access to funding to support local charitable causes. We work together with partner organisations, to help build a brighter future.

Foodbank Angel Flight

Foodbank is the largest Our partnership with Foodbank started in South Australia and now also includes Inaugural flagship Angel Flight provides free flights and assists passengers travelling to or from provider of food relief in Western Australia and Victoria. partner Angel Flight is a medical facilities almost anywhere in Australia. Our annual funding of $20,000 enables Angel Flight to pay for approximately 10,000 litres of aviation fuel, enough Australia. Their mission is to Together we are committed to help make a positive difference in the lives of those national charity whose goal to cover 46,000 kilometres and the transportation of 80 – 100 passengers in need. end hunger in Australia. Last Australians who experience food insecurity and help our environment to reduce our is to assist rural Australians national food waste problem. “We achieve our goals by coordinating private flights and ground transport provided year alone Foodbank sourced across the entire country by volunteer pilots and drivers using their own aircraft and vehicles. enough food and groceries to Foodbank relies on volunteers and we support our staff getting involved to help with access to vital, but fight hunger in Australia. Volunteers are reimbursed for fuel costs, but their greatest reward is the satisfaction provide 210,000 meals a day non-emergency, specialist of helping fellow Australians in times of need. “As the largest food relief provider in the country, Foodbank relies on the support to people in need. 2020 has medical treatment that It is important to Angel Flight for our passengers to feel that we are not just a transport of our generous partners. been a particularly difficult would be otherwise service but that we care for them as friends in need, and that our thousands of volunteers year for many Australians as We are very grateful for the partnership with AGIG, particularly the alignment unavailable due to vast know that they are appreciated for their generosity and their care for our passengers.” of shared values. a result of bushfires and the distances, high travel costs Owen Crees The AGIG support of Foodbank has a positive community impact, helping not only COVID-19 pandemic. or other difficulties. Chairman Angel Flight our food security efforts in metropolitan areas but regional towns where both Foodbank and AGIG have a presence. The partnership provides Foodbank the resources to undertake our food relief efforts “Angel Flight is honoured and privileged to have had a longstanding relationship with and helps to put additional meals on the table of those in need in our community. AGIG in South Australia, and now continuing with generous sponsorship Australia-wide. Together we can work towards ending hunger.” We know this generosity will be well-appreciated by our thousands of rural friends in need, Greg Pattinson and by our wonderful volunteers and the dedicated team at Angel Flight HQ. Chief Executive Officer Every flight counts: the positive benefit to our passengers and their families is inestimable.” Foodbank South Australia Marjorie Pagani Chief Executive Officer Angel Flight

foodbank.org.au angelflight.org.au We support our staff to make a difference.

We encourage our staff to volunteer their time through to engage in education, complete Year 12 and enter our partnership program and provide up to 1 day paid sustainable, fulfilling employment or further education.” leave for every staff member. In 2019 volunteering Kylie Dobson opportunities included food hamper packing, tree Senior Business Analyst planting, and other activities such as ‘Walk a Mile in my Australian Gas Infrastructure Group Shoes’ for the Hutt St Centre. Our staff are passionate about how they can be involved with our partner organisations to make a difference. “Food hamper packing with Foodbank was hugely worthwhile. Prior to volunteering I didn’t appreciate the Clontarf Foundation clontarf “It’s very important to me that AGIG supports community foundation scale of the operation, and how important the role of organisations and programs. I think it is the responsibility volunteers is to deliver food to those in need. It was a of corporations to give back, especially at a time when our fantastic experience and I got to get in and help out.” organisation has not yet been hit in the way that others have, due to COVID-19. It makes me feel proud to work Roxanne Smith The Clontarf Foundation Clontarf helps young men to attend school, finish Year 12 and enter employment. for a company that does good work in the community General Counsel and Company Secretary believes from little things, big Using supportive relationships, a welcoming environment and a diverse range of joint efforts, we’ll continue to support these young men Australian Gas Infrastructure Group activities including football, the young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in things grow. The Foundation the program develop improved self-esteem and confidence which assists them to exists to improve the participate in education, employment and society in a positive way. education, discipline, The Clontarf Foundation commenced in 2000 with a single academy located at the life skills, self-esteem and Clontarf Aboriginal College in Waterford, WA. The program catered for 25 students employment prospects and was operated by two staff members, including founder and current CEO Gerard of young Aboriginal and Neesham. Today the Foundation operates 122 academies in WA, NT, QLD, NSW, Torres Strait Islander men VIC and SA, supports more than 9,000 participants and employs over 465 dedicated and by doing so equips staff members. them to participate more Our funding currently helps Clontarf run programs in South Australia and is being meaningfully in society. expanding nationally in 2021. “The Clontarf Foundation is proud to partner with Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) and is thrilled that it has chosen to extend its agreement. Not only does this partnership provide Clontarf with vital private sector funding that directly contributes to the continued operation of our expanding network of academies across the country, but it also opens up development and employment pathways for the 9,000 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men enrolled in our program. With our joint efforts, we’ll continue to support these young men to engage in education, complete Year 12 and enter sustainable, fulfilling employment or further education.”

Gerard Neesham Chief Executive Officer Clontarf Foundation

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Partner Community Partnerships with us Applications 2021

We are looking for partnerships that align with our vision Applications for funding for 2021 are and values, and make a positive contribution to: open until 29 January 2021. Helping those who are vulnerable Promoting diversity

Environmental sustainability Supporting local communities to prosper

Education

We are seeking applications from organisations across Australia where the level of funding requested is in the range of $5,000 to $30,000. Applications need to include the following:

• The organisation’s overview and long term goals • How will the sponsorship be used, measures and what • The defined target audience group and expected reporting will occur including key events and dates reach of the sponsorship • Opportunities for AGIG employees to be involved and how • A description of specific outcomes to be supported • A list of other sponsorships associated with by the sponsorship and how these outcomes will the organisation be achieved Applicants must be a registered business or charity. • The requested contribution from AGIG (financial Financial commitments will not be paid to recipients via and/or in-kind) and overview benefits to the third parties (e.g. via crowd funding platforms). organisation, the community and AGIG

Want to talk to someone about a partnership opportunity? Get in touch with the Community Partnerships team via [email protected] or by calling (08) 8418 1138. Application forms are available to download from agig.com.au. General Enquiries AGIG agig.com.au AGN (08) 8227 1500 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm (ACST) australiangasnetworks.com.au DBP (08) 9923 4300 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm (AWST) dbp.net.au MGN 1300 887 501 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm (AEST) multinetgas.com.au

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