Despite the distractions of the COVID-19 pandemic, flooding, global uncertainty, and labour constraints, OCS New Zealand has gone from strength to strength, taking steps towards creating a better future for generations to come.
The initiatives and partnerships we have committed to are shared in our 2022 OCS Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Sustainability Report, released this week.
OCS ANZ Managing Director, Gareth Marriott, says having a sound sustainability framework is more valuable than ever.
“Our framework puts our people, customers, and communities at the centre of all that we do. Alongside providing exceptional facilities management services, we aim to make a positive social and environmental impact every day.”
Gareth says one thing that has stood out for him in 2022 is the focus on partnerships.
“We have really focused on partnering with our customers, industry experts and supply partners to achieve our respective climate action and sustainability goals.
“We have seen a rise in innovative and collaborative solutions to everyday problems and increased opportunities for our team members to take on new responsibilities.
“We’re also proud to partner with Toitū Envirocare, Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition – all leaders in advocating for sustainable outcomes for all.”
Carbon reduction has been under the microscope for OCS in 2022, and we enlisted Toitū Envirocare to help us generate new science-based carbon reduction targets.
“Climate change presents environmental, social, and economic crises on a whole new level. For nearly two millennia, humans have been carbonising the planet, and we must act to decarbonise.
“The weather events of the first part of this year, particularly in the northern parts of Aotearoa New Zealand, show us the devastating impacts on our communities. Setting new science-based targets is a step in the right direction, however it’s a small drop in what’s required globally – we need to all work together now if we are to effect real change.”
OCS is also proud to have achieved, for the third year, Toitū net carbonzero certification in line with ISO14064-1, reflecting our commitment to leaving our planet in a better state for future generations.
With a diverse team of over 4,000 people, made up of 89 cultures, OCS ANZ is making a conscious effort to ensure our operations are environmentally responsible and have a positive impact on the communities we serve.