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ADC’s ESG Policy

At the ADC, we recognise that our actions impact not only our organisation, but also our communities and the planet. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy guides us to operate responsibly, ethically, and sustainably.

Environmental Responsibility

The ADC is committed to reducing our environmental footprint and promoting sustainability. Key initiatives include:

  • Offsetting our carbon emissions through Carbon Offsets Australia, an Indigenous-owned organisation planting trees
  • Ensuring office waste is recycled or disposed of responsibly
  • Reducing business travel where possible, by prioritising video conferencing
  • Considering environmental impact in purchasing decisions
  • Renting premises with high NABERS ratings for energy, water, and waste efficiency
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Social Responsibility

We strive to make a positive impact on people and communities by:

  • Supporting access to healthcare with identified communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Progressing our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
  • Partnering with Kinaway Chamber of Business to connect staff with Indigenous businesses
  • Ensuring fair and equitable recruitment processes
  • Benchmarking salaries to address gender wage gaps, with annual reporting to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
  • Procuring and investing with social impact in mind.

Governance Responsibility

The ADC’s governance practices ensure our decisions are honest, ethical, and fair. We:

  • Avoid investing in companies that derive more than 10% of income from sources misaligned with ADC’s values
  • Uphold anti-slavery commitments in procurement and investment
  • Maintain transparent, ethical decision-making at all levels.
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UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

The ADC aligns our ESG policy to four United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) most relevant to our work:

  • SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
  • SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

By aligning our strategy with these global priorities, we enhance our social responsibility, improve risk management, and foster long-term value creation.