By Mr Craig Anderson, WA CEO, Greening Australia
Increasingly large corporations are recognising their leadership role in fostering a more sustainable society. Further, there are clear benefits for companies who take on environmental and social responsibilities.
Enhancement of brand and reputation, leading to improved market penetration, achieving a ‘mandate to operate’ through the contribution of the company to local communities where they operate, Improved access and influence with key decision makers, improved regulatory compliance and Enhance staff productivity through improved workplace culture and values.
Greening Australia provides access and engagement of the community with biodiverse restoration and aligns it with visionary environmental projects that have global significance.
Alcoa of Australia and Greening Australia are proud to be the longest running partnerships between industry and an environmental NGO in Australia. This 29 year partnership provides leadership in sustainable living and community wide engagement, to ensure the conservation and restoration of key Australian landscapes.
Mr Craig Anderson
Taking Care of Business: Sustainable Transformation Conference
Radisson Resort, Gold Coast – May 21 & 22, 2012