In 2015, we set a number of goals to achieve by 2020, to help us create a better business, a better planet and better communities. We are pleased to announce that we are on track to achieve most of these goals! Scroll down to see the stories behind our goals.
Brambles’ 2020 Sustainability Goals are currently undergoing assurance on the 2020 goals. We will release the results of each goal as this is completed.
View our 2020 Goal achievements
Our 2020 Goal:
Wood:100%
Achieved!
Plastic:94%
Continuous progress*
Our 2020 Goal:
Continuous progress*
Zero Deforestation
Our 2020 Goal:
We are committed to zero environmental harm including eliminating deforestation while protecting, restoring and promoting the sustainable use of forests in our value chain. In 2015, we aimed for 100% certified source for all lumber supply by 2020. We have achieved this goal!
100%
Achieved!
Zero Emissions
Our 2020 Goal:
We are committed to zero environmental harm including taking action on climate change and addressing its impacts through our value chain. In 2015, we committed to achieving a 20% reduction in carbon emissions per unit delivered by 2020. We have achieved this goal!
GOAL
-33%
Achieved!
Zero Waste
Our 2020 Goal:
We are committed to zero environmental harm by eliminating product waste to landfill and pursuing continuous improvement in our circular business model. In 2015, we committed to achieving zero wood waste and plastic waste to landfill by 2020. We are on track to achieve this goal.
100%
Wood
Achieved!
94%
Plastic
Continuous progress*
Better supply chains
Our 2020 Goal:
We are committed to continuously improving the circular pooling model using life cycle assessment (LCA). In 2015, we aimed for year on year improvements in reducing carbon emissions and waste in customer supply chains. We have achieved this goal!
Achieved!
Better Collaboration
Our 2020 Goal:
We are committed to collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver mutually beneficial sustainability outcomes. In 2015, we aimed for year on year improvements in collaboration projects to reduce carbon emissions through transport collaboration. We have achieved this goal!
Achieved!
Better Workplace
Our 2020 Goal:
We will create a better workplace through zero harm, increased diversity and inclusion, good corporate governance and by continuing to engage our workforce. In 2015, we aimed to ensure that 30% of leadership positions are held by women including 30% at board level and 30% at management level by 2020. We have achieved this goal!
GOAL
31%
Achieved!
Better Communities
Our 2020 Goal:
We contribute positively to the communities in which we operate by encouraging our people to volunteer and participate in local community initiatives and environmental restoration programs. In 2015, we aimed for 3 volunteering days per employee year by 2020. While we didn’t achieve this goal we have built a great culture of giving back to our communities and increased our volunteering hours by 73% since 2015.
Continuous progress*
Helping education
Our 2020 Goal:
In 2015, we aimed to contribute 0.7% of pre-tax profits to our Better Communities programs. This includes charitable contributions, employee volunteering value and in-kind donations of equipment and services. We have achieved this goal!
GOAL
0.8%
Achieved!
Helping Food security
Our 2020 Goal:
We contribute positively to the communities in which we operate by supporting food security and food waste initiatives and by encouraging our people to participate in local community initiatives. In 2015, we aimed for yearly improvements in food waste projects contributing to our charitable donations and volunteering target. We have achieved this goal!
Achieved!
