Sustainability
"Einstein once said 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them'. Sustainability is a mindset that we must all adopt as custodians of the planet to ensure that future generations have somewhere to call home."
David McCormick
MD – Xanthos
Net zero by 2025
We are committed to becoming net zero for our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025.
Our purpose is to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and provide productive and fulfilling employment.
Purpose
Sustainability
We are committed to continual research, development and actioning that will ensure we reduce our impact on the environment as a top priority.
Human
Our aim is to support our employees throughout their career journey, creating a comfortable work/life balance with a focus on family, community & success.
Integrity
Our businesses are built on the foundations of honesty, decency, fairness and respect. We are dedicated to doing the right thing, even in the face of adversity.
Fun
A fun environment creates a culture of openness and, in turn, a culture of wholeness – we encourage an expression of freedom, joy, and happiness.
Our Pledge
We appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction and believe that reducing the harm to our planet is the greatest challenge we face. So, whilst we are part of a group of businesses that by their very existence are harmful to the environment, we believe that we can, under our custodianship, not only make a big difference to our impact but hopefully influence others to do the same.
We pledge to use the resources we have – our business, our voice, and our imaginations – to do something about it.
Our guiding principles
- Reduce our environmental impact
- Balance decisions with understanding environmental and social impacts of our choices
- Collaborate with our customers, suppliers, competitors, and other key stakeholders to reduce their environmental impact
- Reduce health and safety risks
- Support our communities to survive and thrive
- Act with integrity by respecting people and human rights
- Report transparently and honestly
Strategic pillars and issues
1) Climate Action – Zero scope 1&2 emissions, Energy use, Scope 3 plans in place
2) Responsible Consumption & Production – Resource use, waste management, ethical sourcing
3) People and Community – Health, safety, and wellbeing, Skills development, Employee satisfaction, Philanthropy & Local community outreach
