Sustainability
ALS is committed to sustainable activities and recognises the need to plan, manage and review those aspects of the business that may have an impact on our people, property, the environment or the communities in which we operate.
Our four key sustainability pillars
People
We are committed to maintaining strong and sustainable growth and recognise that our future success is dependent on our people’s commitment to service, quality and innovation. Our employees are the core of our company and they have made ALS the great place it is today.
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Health & safety Diversity & equality |
Training & development Human rights
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Environment
We recognise that the complexity and interconnectedness of the world environment requires us to continue to review our operations and seek opportunities to reduce our impact through conserving resources, reducing waste and minimising our impact on our local environment.
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Climate Change Waste reduction |
Operational Environmental Performance Water conservation
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Society
We are proud of the positive contribution that ALS’s testing and inspection services provide to society. Beyond the benefit created by our services, we contribute economically to local communities through the creation of employment opportunity, and use of local contractors and suppliers. We also create shared value through the payment of taxes across countries in which we operate.
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Economic Contributions Employment creation |
Local investment |
Governance
Our governance framework guides and supports our business operations and activities and provides clear guidance as to responsibility and accountability for maintaining and improving our sustainability across the company.
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Financial performance Anti-bribery & corruption Honesty & integrity |
Regulatory compliance Enterprise Risk Management Innovation & Technology |
Our achievements this year
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People |
Environment |
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Deliver world-class health and safety outcomes, and attract a diverse, capable and engaged workforce. |
Minimise our environmental footprint and build our resilience to climate-related impacts. |
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| 1.981 |
8% |
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| Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate. 26% reduction compared to FY2018. |
Reduction in Energy Intensity since FY2018. | |
| >5500 | 0 | |
| Hazard observations reported. 41% increase compared to FY2018. |
Breaches reported or penalties imposed for environmental regulations. | |
| 59% | >40% | |
| New female professional hires. | Reduction in chlorinated solvents use.2 |
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Society |
Governance |
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Make a positive contribution to our local communities. |
Operate ethically and responsibly to deliver sustainable outcomes for our stakeholders. |
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| AUD 1.77 Billion |
16,129 |
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| Total economic contribution. | Total ALS employees completed Code of Conduct Training. | |
| >700 | 100% | |
| New employees added to the ALS Group.3 | Completion of Internal Audit Plan. | |
| 32% | >95% | |
| Increase in employee contributions through workplace giving program. | Risk treatment action plans completed. |
(1) Per million hours worked
(2) Life Sciences Canada pilot program
(3) Net new employees joining the Group, after adjustment for COVID losses.
Future targets 2022
- 0 fatalities
- LTIFR < 0.90(1)
- TRIFR < 1.88(1)
- PPI Scorecard of 90% or greater
- 100% of compulsory training sessions completed
- ≥ 50% total new female professional hires; female participation of 50% in iLead Program & 40% in 'Executive Development Program'
- Human rights assessments on key suppliers completed by hub lab purchasing departments
(1) Per million hours worked
- No unresolved complaints of negative air, noise, or land impact from surrounding neighbours
- Nil environmental prosecutions
- No reportable spill or reportable uncontrolled releases
- Complete yearly business stream waste reduction initiatives
- Scope 1 emissions – collect and report on motor vehicle fuel and gas burnt on ALS facilities
- >3% reduction in scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity (on a FY2020 baseline)
- Continue Business Stream community engagement program
- Total economic contribution > AUD 1.8 b
- Undertake external assurance assessment on Sustainability Report
- Undertake external cyber security analysis