EST FEB 2024
Helped develop and lead the company’s first Sustainability Program. The program aimed to maximise operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impact, and drive community engagement initiatives through extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Helped develop and lead the company’s first Sustainability Program.
The program aimed to maximise operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impact, and drive community engagement initiatives through extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
The engagement was structured around the workstreams required to address the client's specific context, priorities and objectives.
Developed and launched first Sustainability Strategy and Environmental Sustainability Statement.
Project-managed the rollout of over 20,000 LED lights and 4MW of solar across 49 facilities, resulting in annual expense savings of over $1.3 million.
Led initiatives including Art Therapy, Horticultural Therapy, and employee volunteering, achieving $3 million in community investment over two years.
Wrote and project-managed the publication of 2018 & 2019 Sustainability Reports, helping them become the first Australian aged care company to publish a stand-alone Sustainability Report. The company won its first Sustainability Award in 2019 and was a finalist in the ‘Sustainability & Environment’ category at the Australian Construction Awards 2020.
Each workstream contributes to the broader objective of helping the organisation move forward with greater clarity, capability and confidence.
The value of the engagement is reflected in stronger capability, clearer priorities and practical progress for the organisation.
Positioned the company as a leader in the aged care sector by driving sustainability initiatives and securing significant awards and recognition.
Achieved over $1.3 million in annual savings through energy efficiency projects and secured over $100,000 in grant funding from State and Local governments.
Enhanced their community and environmental impact through
partnerships, volunteer programs, and the development of a comprehensive waste strategy.
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