being good to our planet
When we set about to change the game in Australia's telco space, that included finding a way to offer great internet and technology services while also being good to people and planet. What's the point of having high-speed internet and reliable connections if we don't have a healthy planet to enjoy it in?
taking steps to ensure a greener future
carbon neutral
In partnership with Carbon Neutral, we assessed our carbon footprint and discovered that our activities, like supply chain purchases and staff commuting, generated around 3,735 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2-e) in FY21. To offset this, we purchased and surrendered 3,735 carbon credits, including Australian Biodiverse Reforestation Carbon Offsets (BRCO), which helps plant over 50 native species in the Yarra Yarra biodiversity corridor.
But we know carbon offsets can only help so much. That's why we are prioritising maintaining our carbon neutral footprint, while reducing our carbon output as much as we practically can.
Sustainable Procurement: Givvable
We are an early adopter of Givvable, which helps us track suppliers' sustainable procurement credentials in real time. We actively promote the platform with suppliers, setting expectations for them to gain ESG certifications and leveraging the educational resources in Givvable to support their certifications. Since adopting the platform in 2021, certifications held by our suppliers have increased from 23% to 41%.
Turning e-waste into impact
We've partnered with Zolo to extend the lifetime of our tech — maximizing the use of devices that are end-of-life (EOL) or close to it. As part of the program, any data on donated devices is erased and the devices are assessed for functionality. Wherever possible, these devices are repaired and refurbished, then donated to charities and community partners, ensuring they're able to continue providing value and not ending up in landfill. In the first year of our partnership, we successfully diverted 23 tons of e-waste and counting!
our charity partners
As part of our Helping Communities Connect program, we provide grants or discounted services to a number of sustainable organisations, enabling them to continue their good work for our planet.
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