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Australia & New Zealand ESG Report

The OCS Australia & New Zealand report showcases sustainability efforts—cutting emissions, reducing waste, and strengthening governance—while progressing toward net zero by 2040 and supporting communities.

Environmental

We’re working towards net zero by 2040. In 2024, we reduced emissions by 7% (from baseline) and continued improving waste, energy and fleet performance.

  • Focus Area: Fleet

    Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up 5% of our Australian fleet. Fuel emissions increased by 8% (compared to 2023) due to growth.

  • Focus Area: Electricity Consumption

    Electricity emissions grew by 3% (compared to 2023). We continue working towards our 2030 goal of 100% renewable energy across all offices.

  • Focus Area: Supply Chain

    Scope 3 emissions decreased by 57% (from baseline) through improved data, smarter procurement, and stronger engagement with suppliers on sustainability.

  • Focus Area: Business Travel

    Business travel emissions fell by 54% (compared to 2023) through fewer inter-regional trips, postponement of our conference, and greater uptake of virtual meetings across our teams.

  • A woman wearing safety glasses and a bright yellow shirt smiles while handling a tray of packaged medical supplies in an industrial setting.

    Focus Area: Waste to Landfill

    Achieved a 86% (from baseline) reduction in landfill waste through improved waste separation, reporting accuracy, and expanded recycling opportunities on site.

Social

OCS Australia continues to prioritise inclusion, wellbeing, and safety — creating practical pathways for our people and communities to thrive.

  • Three people wearing bright yellow and navy uniforms, gloves, and smiling, stand in an industrial or warehouse setting with metal roofing and equipment in the background.

    Focus Area: To be a Truly Inclusive Employer

    Reported a 12.6% gender pay gap, introduced a Diversity & Inclusion Policy, and enabled pronouns in email signatures.

  • Six people stand indoors, posing together and smiling, while holding a colorful, abstract Indigenous artwork with circular patterns. They are dressed in business or business-casual attire, in a modern office hallway.

    Focus Area: Cultural Capability & Community Impact

    Engaged an Indigenous artist, progressed our Reflect RAP, and supported initiatives like Wheelchairs for Kids and local sponsorships.

  • Focus Area: All People Thrive and Flourish

    Expanded access to apprenticeships and e-learning. Launched TRUE Stars recognition and celebrated Thank Your Cleaner Day™ across Australia.

  • Focus Area: Wellbeing

    Supported R U OK Day, rolled out Safetrac wellbeing training, and completed 7,000+ Toolbox Talks across our sites.

  • Focus Area: Health & Safety

    Improved safety reporting culture, met inspection targets, and embedded QHSE protocols through audits and the QHSE Scorecard.

Governance

Strong governance is central to how we operate — supported by regular reviews, ISO certification, clear oversight, and ongoing compliance training.

  • Focus Area: Risk Management, Compliance & Reporting

    Completed risk reviews across all business units and renewed ISO certifications, including new certification for information security (ISO 27001).

  • Focus Area: Ethical Practices & Integrity

    Delivered anti-bribery training to salaried employees and strengthened modern slavery controls through supplier due diligence and updated training tools.

  • Focus Area: Leadership Development

    Leadership development framework remains a 2025 priority after limited progress in 2024 towards pipeline and 360-degree feedback implementation.

Read our OCS Australia & New Zealand 2024 ESG Report

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To read our previous year’s Sustainability Reports, please click on the links below:

2023 OCS Australia & New Zealand Sustainability Report