Global Reporting Initiative 2017

'In accordance' status: Comprehensive

GRI G4 indicator

Detail

UN Sustainable Development Goal (if relevant)

Brambles FY17 response

STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS

G4-1

Provide a statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organisation (such as CEO, chair, or equivalent senior position) about the relevance of sustainability to the organisation and the organisation’s strategy for addressing sustainability

Sustainability Review 2017 - Introduction from the CEO, page 3

UN Global Compact Communication on Progress

G4-2

Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities

Sustainability Review 2017

ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE
G4-3	Report the name of the organisation		About Brambles Sustainability Review 2017, p 1
G4-4	Report the primary brands, products, and services		About Brambles Sustainability Review 2017, p 1
G4-5	Report the location of the organisation’s headquarters		About Brambles
G4-6	Report the number of countries where the organisation operates, and names of countries where either the organisation has significant operations or that are specifically relevant to the sustainability topics covered in the report		Countries of Operation
G4-7	Report the nature of ownership and legal form		About Brambles Sustainability Review 2017, p 1
G4-8	Report the markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of customers and beneficiaries)		About Brambles, Countries of Operation and Sustainability Review 2017, p 1
G4-9	Report the scale of the organisation, including: • Total number of employees • Total number of operations • Net sales (for private sector organisations) or net revenues (for public sector organisations) • Total capitalization broken down in terms of debt and equity (for private sector organisations) • Quantity of products or services provided		Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (People), p 14 Annual Report 2017 and Sustainability section of website
G4-10	a. Report the total number of employees by employment contract and gender b. Report the total number of permanent employees by employment type and gender c. Report the total workforce by employees and supervised workers and by gender d. Report the total workforce by region and gender e. Report whether a substantial portion of the organisation’s work is performed by workers who are legally recognized as self-employed, or by individuals other than employees or supervised workers, including employees and supervised employees of contractors f. Report any significant variations in employment numbers (such as seasonal variations in employment in the tourism or agricultural industries)		5 year performance document Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (People), p 14-16 and 5 year performance document The number of supervised workers was not material for Brambles or its businesses in FY16. Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (People), p 14-16 and 5 year performance document The number of workers who are self-employed, or workers other than employees or supervised workers, including employees and supervised employees of contractors, who perform a substantial amount of work for Brambles and its businesses is not material. There were no significant variations in employment numbers due to seasonal or similar variations for Brambles or its businesses in FY17.
G4-11	Report the percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (freedom of association and collective bargaining)	47% of our employees (as at June 2016) were based in countries where collective bargaining agreements are in place.
G4-12	Describe the organisation's supply chain: describe the main elements of the supply chain in relation to the organisation’s primary activities, products, and services. Examples of elements that may define the structure and characteristics of an organisation’s supply chain include: Sequence of activities or parties that provides products and services to the organisation Total number of suppliers engaged by the organisation and estimated number of suppliers in the supply chain Location of suppliers by country or region Types of suppliers (such as contractors, brokers, wholesalers, licensees). See the definition of supplier for examples of suppliers Estimated monetary value of payments made to suppliers Sector-specific characteristics of the supply chain (such as labor intensive)		Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Business (Share and Reuse), p 7, Better Supply Chains, pp 8-9, Better Collaboration, 10-11, Better Planet (Natural resources), pp 19-22 For financial information related to supply costs of service suppliers (transport, repairs and maintenance, subcontractors and raw materials), please see Annual Report 2017, Notes to and forming part of the financial statements Note 3 Operating Expenses - Continuing Operations, p 63
G4-13	Report any significant changes during the reporting period regarding the organisation’s size, structure, ownership, or its supply chain, including: Changes in the location of, or changes in, operations, including facility openings, closings, and expansions Changes in the share capital structure and other capital formation, maintenance, and alteration operations (for private sector organisations) Changes in the location of suppliers, the structure of the supply chain, or in relationships with suppliers, including selection and termination		Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information

Commitments to External Initiatives

G4-14

Report whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organisation

In 2015, economic, environmental and social sustainability risks were incorporated into the Group’s risk management framework. This framework was further enhanced during the Year with the establishment of a Sustainability Risk Committee (SRC). The SRC is a management committee comprising Brambles’ Group Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Global Head of Sustainability and Group Vice President, Risk & Assurance and a cross section of senior Brambles corporate and business unit executives with relevant and applicable functional expertise. The Precautionary Principle is considered in the evaluation of environmental risks. Further information on Brambles risk management can be found in the Corporate Governance Statement 2017 Principle 7. Recognise and Manage Risk, pp 11-12

G4-15

List externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organisation subscribes or which it endorses

Risk Management
2017 Corporate Governance Statement
UN Global Compact Communication on Progress

G4-16

List memberships of associations (such as industry associations) and national or international advocacy organisations in which the organisation:

Holds a position on the governance body
Participates in projects or committees
Provides substantive funding beyond routine membership dues
Views membership as strategic

This refers primarily to memberships maintained at the organisational level

Information on some of Brambles associations is provided throughout the Sustainability Review 2017

Brambles is a member of the Business Council of Australia (BCA), but representations by the BCA may or may not reflect Brambles' position on specific public policy issues.

CHEP associations

CDP submission 2017 – Question 2.3 pages 9-15

IDENTIFIED MATERIAL ASPECTS AND BOUNDARIES
G4-17	a. List all entities included in the organisation’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents b. Report whether any entity included in the organisation’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents is not covered by the report	a. Brambles includes all subsidiaries in its financial reporting. A list of principal material subsidiaries is included in the Annual Report 2017, Notes to and forming part of the financial statements, Note 29 C) Related Party Information, p 106. Brambles has not published a list of all entitles within its organisation. Sustainability reporting boundaries are outlined in the Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
G4-18	a. Explain the process for defining the report content and the Aspect Boundaries b. Explain how the organisation has implemented the Reporting Principles for Defining Report Content	Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
G4-19	List all the material Aspects identified in the process for defining report content	Economic: Economic Performance, Procurement; Environmental: Materials, Water, Biodiversity, Emissions, Effluents and waste, Products and services, Compliance, Transport, Supplier environmental assessment; Social: Labour Practices and Decent Work: Employment, Occupational Health and Safety, Training and Education, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Equal Remuneration for Women and Men, Supplier Assessment for Labour Practices; Human Rights: Child Labour, Forced and Compulsory Labour, Indigenous Rights, Supplier Human Rights Assessment; Society: Anti-Corruption, Supplier Assessment for Impacts on Society, Grievance Mechanisms for Impacts on Society; Product Responsibility: Customer Health and Safety
G4-20	For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary within the organisation, as follows: Report whether the Aspect is material within the organisation If the Aspect is not material for all entities within the organisation (as described in G4-17), select one of the following two approaches and report either: The list of entities or groups of entities included in G4-17 for which the Aspect is not material or The list of entities or groups of entities included in G4-17 for which the Aspects is material Report any specific limitation regarding the Aspect Boundary within the organisation	Sustainability Review 2017 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability section on the website
G4-21	For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary outside the organisation, as follows: Report whether the Aspect is material outside of the organisation If the Aspect is material outside of the organisation, identify the entities, groups of entities or elements for which the Aspect is material. In addition, describe the geographical location where the Aspect is material for the entities identified Report any specific limitation regarding the Aspect Boundary outside the organisation	Sustainability Review 2017 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability section of website
G4-22	Report the effect of any restatements of information provided in previous reports, and the reasons for such restatements	Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
G4-23	Report significant changes from previous reporting periods in the Scope and Aspect Boundaries	Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information

Stakeholder Engagement
G4-24	Provide a list of stakeholder groups engaged by the organisation	Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Governance
G4-25	Report the basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage	Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Governance
G4-26	Report the organisation’s approach to stakeholder engagement, including frequency of engagement by type and by stakeholder group, and an indication of whether any of the engagement was undertaken specifically as part of the report preparation process	Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Governance
G4-27	Report key topics and concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement, and how the organisation has responded to those key topics and concerns, including through its reporting. Report the stakeholder groups that raised each of the key topics and concerns	Sustainability Review 2017 - Materiality matrix, p 2 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
G4-28	Reporting period (such as fiscal or calendar year) for information provided	1 July 2016-30 June 2017
G4-29	Date of most recent previous report (if any)	October 2016
G4-30	Reporting cycle (such as annual, biennial)	Annual; financial year (1 July-30 June)
G4-31	Provide the contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents	Senior Director Global Head of Sustainability, or Senior Manager, Sustainability Asia-Pacific

GRI Content Index

G4-32

a. Report the ‘in accordance’ option the organisation has chosen

b. Report the GRI Content Index for the chosen option (see tables this aspect)

c. Report the reference to the External Assurance Report, if the report has been externally assured. GRI recommends the use of external assurance but it is not a requirement to be ‘in accordance’ with the Guidelines

a. Comprehensiveb.

b. Table herec.

c. Brambles sought limited external assurance for some of the non-financial content and indicators in the Sustainability Review.

This is an annual assurance process, which is conducted by an independent, expert third party.

G4-33

a. Report organisation’s policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the report

b. If not included in the assurance report accompanying the sustainability report, report the scope and basis of any external assurance provided

c. Report the relationship between the organisation and the assurance providers

d. Report whether the highest governance body or senior executives are involved in seeking assurance for the organisation’s sustainability report

Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information

Assurance statement

GOVERNANCE
G4-34	Report the governance structure of the organisation, including committees of the highest governance body. Identify any committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental and social impacts		Corporate Governance Sustainability Governance
G4-35	Report the process for delegating authority for economic, environmental and social topics from the highest governance body to senior executives and other employees		Corporate Governance Statement 2017, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12 Sustainability Governance
G4-36	Report whether the organisation has appointed an executive-level position or positions with responsibility for economic, environmental and social topics, and whether post holders report directly to the highest governance body		Corporate Governance Statement 2017, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12 Sustainability Governance
G4-37	Report processes for consultation between stakeholders and the highest governance body on economic, environmental and social topics. If consultation is delegated, describe to whom and any feedback processes to the highest governance body	Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (inclusive decision making)	Corporate Governance Statement 2017, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12 Sustainability Governance 2017 Sustainability Review - supplementary information
G4-38	Report the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: Executive or non-executive Independence Tenure on the governance body Number of each individual’s other significant positions and commitments, and the nature of the commitments Gender Membership of under-represented social groups Competences relating to economic, environmental and social impacts Stakeholder representation	Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (women in leadership); 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (inclusive decision making)	Board of Directors Committees of the Board
G4-39	Report whether the Chair of the highest governance body is also an executive office (and, if so, his or her function within the organisation’s management and the reasons for this arrangement)	Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (effective, accountable and transparent governance)	Board of Directors
G4-40	Report the nomination and selection processes for the highest governance body and its committees, and the criteria used for nominating and selecting highest governance body members, including: Whether and how diversity is considered Whether and how independence is considered Whether and how expertise and experience relating to economic, environmental and social topics are considered Whether and how stakeholders (including shareholders) are involved	Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (women in leadership); 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (inclusive decision making)	Corporate Governance Nominations Committee Charter Board skills matrix, as outlined in the 2017 Corporate Governance Statement, p 6
G4-41	Report processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed. Report whether conflicts of interest are disclosed to stakeholders, including, as a minimum: Cross-board membership Cross-shareholding with suppliers and other stakeholders Existence of controlling shareholder Related party disclosures Report processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed. Report whether conflicts of interest are disclosed to stakeholders, including, as a minimum: • Cross-board membership • Cross-shareholding with suppliers and other stakeholders • Existence of controlling shareholder • Related party disclosures	Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (effective, accountable and transparent governance)	Corporate Governance Nominations Committee Charter

HIGHEST GOVERNANCE BODY’S ROLE IN SETTING PURPOSE, VALUES, AND STRATEGY

G4-42

Report the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ roles in the development, approval, and updating of the organisation’s purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental and social impacts

Brambles' Shared Values

Corporate Governance Statement, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12

Sustainability Governance

HIGHEST GOVERNANCE BODY’S COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

G4-43

Report the measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body’s collective knowledge of economic, environmental and social topics

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (education for sustainable development)

Corporate Governance Statement, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12

Sustainability Governance

G4-44

a. Report the processes for evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics. Report whether such evaluation is independent or not, and its frequency. Report whether such evaluation is a self-assessment

b. Report actions taken in response to evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics, including, as a minimum, changes in membership and organisational practice

Corporate Governance Statement, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12

Sustainability Governance

HIGHEST GOVERNANCE BODY’S ROLE IN RISK MANAGEMENT

G4-45

a. Report the highest governance body’s role in the identification and management of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities. Include the highest governance body’s role in the implementation of due diligence processes
b. Report whether stakeholder consultation is used to support the highest governance body’s identification and management of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (inclusive decision making)

Corporate Governance Statement, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12

Sustainability Governance

G4-46

Report the highest governance body’s role in reviewing the effectiveness of the organisation’s risk management processes for economic, environmental and social topics

Corporate Governance Statement, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12

Sustainability Governance

G4-47

Report the frequency of the highest governance body’s review of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities

Corporate Governance Statement, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12

Sustainability Governance

HIGHEST GOVERNANCE BODY’S ROLE IN SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
G4-48	Report the highest committee or position that formally reviews and approves the organisation’s sustainability report and ensures that all material Aspects are covered		Brambles 2017 Sustainability Review was reviewed and approved by the Board (including the Chief Executive Officer), Executive Leadership Team and other senior management, including the Company Secretary

HIGHEST GOVERNANCE BODY’S ROLE IN EVALUATING ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE

G4-49

Report the process for communicating critical concerns to the highest governance body

Corporate Governance Statement, Principle 7 (including 7.4 Sustainability Risks), pp 11-12

Sustainabilty Governance

G4-50

Report the nature and total number of critical concerns that were communicated to the highest governance body and the mechanism(s) used to address and resolve them

Material economic, environmental and social impacts, risks and opportunities are covered in the 2017 Annual Report and 2017 Sustainability Review

Please see 2017 Sustainabilty Review - supplementary information for more information

REMUNERATION AND INCENTIVES
G4-51	a. Report the remuneration policies for the highest governance body and senior executives for the this aspect types of remuneration: Fixed pay and variable pay: Performance-based pay Equity-based pay Bonuses Deferred or vested shares Sign-on bonuses or recruitment incentive payments Termination payments Clawbacks Retirement benefits, including the difference between benefit schemes and contribution rates for the highest governance body, senior executives, and all other employees b. Report how performance criteria in the remuneration policy relate to the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ economic, environmental and social objectives		Remuneration Committee Charter and Annual Report 2017 - Remuneration Report, pp 22-42
G4-52	Report the process for determining remuneration. Report whether remuneration consultants are involved in determining remuneration and whether they are independent of management. Report any other relationships which the remuneration consultants have with the organisation		Remuneration Committee Charter and Annual Report 2017 - Remuneration Report, pp 22-42
G4-53	Report how stakeholders’ views are sought and taken into account regarding remuneration, including the results of votes on remuneration policies and proposals, if applicable	Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (inclusive decision making)	Remuneration Committee Charter and Annual Report 2017 - Remuneration Report, pp 22-42
G4-54	Report the ratio of the annual total compensation for the organisation’s highest-paid individual in each country of significant operations to the median annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in the same country		The ratio of CEO compensation to median annual total compensation for all employees (excluding CEO) (base salary only, no bonuses or incentives) for Brambles for FY17 is 0.014 (FY16: 0.014).
G4-55	Report the ratio of percentage increase in annual total compensation for the organisation’s highest-paid individual in each country of significant operations to the median percentage increase in annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in the same country		Brambles recorded no change in the ratio of the annual total compensation for the CEO (base salary only, no bonuses or incentives) to employee median annual compensation (base salary only, no bonuses or incentives) from FY16.

ETHICS AND INTEGRITY

G4-56

Describe the organisation’s values, principles, standards and norms of behaviour such as codes of conduct and codes of ethics

About Brambles

Code of Conduct

G4-57

Report the internal and external mechanisms for seeking advice on ethical and lawful behaviour, and matters related to organisational integrity, such as helplines or advice lines

Code of Conduct, Schedule 2: Speaking Up Policy, pp 11-13

G4-58

Report the internal and external mechanisms for reporting concerns about unethical or unlawful behaviour, and matters related to organisational integrity, such as escalation through line management, whistleblowing mechanisms or hotlines

Code of Conduct, Schedule 2: Speaking Up Policy, pp 11-13

SPECIFIC STANDARD DISCLOSURES
G4-DMA	When reporting management approach, organisations start by addressing the Generic DMA Guidance. If Aspect-specific Guidance is available, organisations then use it to report their management approach for that Aspect in more detail. a. Report why the Aspect is material. Report the impacts that make this Aspect material b. Report how the organisation manages the material Aspect or its impacts c. Report the evaluation of the management approach, including: The mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of the management approach The results of the evaluation of the management approach Any related adjustments to the management approach		Sustainability Review 2017 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability section of website
ASPECT: ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Annual Report 2017 Sustainability section of website Sustainability Review 2017 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
G4-EC1	Direct economic value generated and distributed a. Report the direct economic value generated and distributed (EVG&D) on an accruals basis including the basic components for the organisation’s global operations as listed this aspect. If data is presented on a cash basis, report the justification for this decision and report the basic components as listed this aspect: Direct economic value generated: Revenues Economic value distributed: Operating costs Employee wages and benefits Payments to providers of capital Payments to government (by country) Community investments Economic value retained (calculated as ‘Direct economic value generated’ less ‘Economic value distributed’) b. To better assess local economic impacts, report EVG&D separately at country, regional, or market levels, where significant. Report the criteria used for defining significance	End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture (infrastructure investments) Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (infrastructure investments) Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (infrastructure investments) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (economic performance) Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation (infrastructure investments and research and development)	Annual Report 2017 Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Communities (Community Investment), pp 27-29
G4-EC3	Coverage of the organisation’s defined benefit plan obligations a. Where the plan’s liabilities are met by the organisation’s general resources, report the estimated value of those liabilities b. Where a separate fund exists to pay the plan’s pension liabilities, report: The extent to which the scheme’s liabilities are estimated to be covered by the assets that have been set aside to meet them The basis on which that estimate has been arrived at When that estimate was made c. Where a fund set up to pay the plan’s pension liabilities is not fully covered, explain the strategy, if any, adopted by the employer to work towards full coverage, and the timescale, if any, by which the employer hopes to achieve full coverage d. Report the percentage of salary contributed by employee or employer e. Report the level of participation in retirement plans (such as participation in mandatory or voluntary schemes, regional or country-based schemes, or those with financial impact). Coverage of the organisation’s defined benefit plan obligations a. Where the plan’s liabilities are met by the organisation’s general resources, report the estimated value of those liabilities b. Where a separate fund exists to pay the plan’s pension liabilities, report: The extent to which the scheme’s liabilities are estimated to be covered by the assets that have been set aside to meet them The basis on which that estimate has been arrived at When that estimate was made c. Where a fund set up to pay the plan’s pension liabilities is not fully covered, explain the strategy, if any, adopted by the employer to work towards full coverage, and the timescale, if any, by which the employer hopes to achieve full coverage d. Report the percentage of salary contributed by employee or employer e. Report the level of participation in retirement plans (such as participation in mandatory or voluntary schemes, regional or country-based schemes, or those with financial impact).		Brambles operates a number of defined contribution retirement benefit plans for qualifying employees. In some countries, Brambles' employees are members of state-managed retirement benefit plans. Brambles operates a number of defined benefit pension plans, which are closed to new members. The current costs of these are outlined in Note 19. Retirement Benefit Obligations in the Annual Review 2017 p 85
G4-EC4	Financial assistance received from government a. Report the total monetary value of financial assistance received by the organisation from governments during the reporting period, including, as a minimum: Tax relief and tax credits Subsidies Investment grants, research and development grants, and other relevant types of grants Awards Royalty holidays Financial assistance from Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) Financial incentives Other financial benefits received or receivable from any government for any operation b. Report the information above by country c. Report whether, and the extent to which, the government is present in the shareholding structure		Annual Report 2017
ASPECT: PROCUREMENT PRACTICES			Annual Report 2017 Sustainability section of website Sustainability Review 2017 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
G4-EC9	Proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant locations of operation a. Report the percentage of the procurement budget used for significant locations of operation spent on suppliers local to that operation (such as percentage of products and services purchased locally) b. Report the organisation’s geographical definition of ‘local’ c. Report the definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’	Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (procurement practices)	Because Pallets, RPCs and Containers are multi-domestic operations, Brambles does not have a Group policy on spending on locally-based suppliers. A large amount of supplies are procured in the regions in which the business units operate. Brambles' global procurement team is responsible for sourcing raw materials, real estate and business services. For information on financial expenditure on suppliers, see the Annual Report 2017, Note 3. Continuing Operations - Operating Expenses, p 63 Transport and outsourced service centres are both sourced in local areas of operation. The breakdown of continent of origin for sourced wood is outlined in the Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources), p 21

CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT: MATERIALS (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet, pp 18-25 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Goals Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-EN1	Materials used by weight or volume Report the total weight or volume of materials that are used to produce and package the organisation’s primary products and services during the reporting period, by: Non-renewable materials used Renewable materials used	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (materials efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (materials efficiency/recycling)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet, pp 18-25 5 year performance document
G4-EN2	Percentage of materials used that are recycled input materials Report the percentage of recycled input materials used to manufacture the organisation’s primary products and services	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (materials efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (materials efficiency/recycling)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet, pp 18-25 5 year performance document
ASPECT: ENERGY (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN3	Energy consumption within the organisation a. Report total fuel consumption from non-renewable sources in joules or multiples, including fuel types used b. Report total fuel consumption from renewable fuel sources in joules or multiples, including fuel types used c. Report in joules, watt-hours or multiples, the total: Electricity consumption Heating consumption Cooling consumption Steam consumption d. Report in joules, watt-hours or multiples, the total: Electricity sold Heating sold Cooling sold Steam sold e. Report total energy consumption in joules or multiples. f. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used g. Report the source of the conversion factors used	Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (energy efficiency and renewable energy) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (energy efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (energy efficiency) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (energy efficiency) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN4	Energy consumption outside of the organisation a. Report energy consumed outside of the organisation, in joules or multiples b. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used c. Report the source of the conversion factors used	Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (energy efficiency and renewable energy) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (energy efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (energy efficiency) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (energy efficiency) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN5	Energy intensity a. Report the energy intensity ratio b. Report the organisation-specific metric (the ratio denominator) chosen to calculate the ratio c. Report the types of energy included in the intensity ratio: fuel, electricity, heating, cooling, steam, or all d. Report whether the ratio uses energy consumed within the organisation, outside of it or both	Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (energy efficiency) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (energy efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (energy efficiency) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (energy efficiency) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	5 year performance document
G4-EN6	Reduction of energy consumption a. Report the amount of reductions in energy consumption achieved as a direct result of conservation and efficiency initiatives, in joules or multiples b. Report the types of energy included in the reductions: fuel, electricity, heating, cooling, and steam c. Report the basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption such as base year or baseline, and the rationale for choosing it d. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (energy efficiency) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (energy efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (energy efficiency) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (energy efficiency) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN7	Reductions in energy requirements of products and services a. Report the reductions in the energy requirements of sold products and services achieved during the reporting period, in joules or multiples b. Report the basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption such as base year or baseline, and the rationale for choosing it c. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (energy efficiency) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (energy efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (energy efficiency) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (energy efficiency) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
ASPECT: WATER (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources - Water), p 22 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability section of website
G4-EN8	Total water withdrawal by source a. Report the total volume of water withdrawn from the following sources: Surface water, including water from wetlands, rivers, lakes, and oceans Ground water Rainwater collected directly and stored by the organisation Waste water from another organisation Municipal water supplies or other water utilities b. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (sustainable water withdrawals)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources - Water), p 22 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability section of website 5 year performance document
G4-EN9	Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water a. Report the total number of water sources significantly affected by withdrawal by type: Size of water source Whether or not the source is designated as a protected area (nationally or internationally) Biodiversity value (such as species diversity and endemism, total number of protected species) Value or importance of water source to local communities and indigenous peoples b. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (sustainable water withdrawals)	CHEP South Africa operates ten lumber farms in the southern Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, covering approximately 3,500 hectares. CHEP has held Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation for environmentally well-managed plantations for most of its plantations since 2009, which involves an extensive audit program covering many aspects, including water management. FSC auditors audit the farms every year to ensure continued compliance. Poor forestry practices in the past meant the water courses were choked with alien vegetation and overgrowth, affecting both the quality and quantity of water that flowed downstream to the local community. Pallets invested time and money clearing the water courses, greatly improving the water quality. Ongoing management of alien species ensures that the water courses are not choked again. The water is regularly tested to ensure it is as clean as possible. While CHEP itself does not use the water courses for irrigation for the farm, except for fire fighting purposes, the community downstream relies on the water supply that runs through surrounding land, including the CHEP farms. This is especially important as the area experiences periods of drought at times. The control of alien vegetation has also meant the native wildlife enjoy greater protection with improved native vegetation coverage. In June 2015, CHEP acquired a milling operation and additional plantations in South Africa. CHEP gained FSC certification for these plantations in FY17. While not a significant acquisition, it allows us to consolidate the manufacture of our pooled pallets in South Africa. The Weatherboard mill carries FSC certification. The plantations will contribute to the security of wood supply in the region.
G4-EN10	Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused a. Report the total volume of water recycled and reused by the organisation b. Report the total volume of water recycled and reused as a percentage of the total water withdrawal reported under Indicator G4-EN8 c. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (water efficiency and water recycling and reuse) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (water efficiency) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (water efficiency)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources - Water), p 22 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability section of website 5 year performance document
ASPECT: BIODIVERSITY (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources), pp 18-22 Sustainability Goals Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-EN11	Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas a. Report the following information for each operational site owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas: Geographic location Subsurface and underground land that may be owned, leased, or managed by the organisation Position in relation to the protected area (in the area, adjacent to, or containing portions of the protected area) or the high biodiversity value area outside protected areas Type of operation (office, manufacturing or production, or extractive) Size of operational site in km2 Biodiversity value characterized by: The attribute of the protected area or high biodiversity value area outside the protected area (terrestrial, freshwater, or maritime ecosystem) Listing of protected status (such as IUCN Protected Area Management Categories, Ramsar Convention, national legislation)	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (water-related ecosystems and biodiversity) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (marine biodiversity) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (mountain ecosystems, natural habitat degradation and terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems)	Brambles primarily operates in commercial and industrial areas. This minimises the impact of our operations, since these areas are designed for such use. CHEP South Africa operates ten lumber farms in the southern Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, covering approximately 3,500 hectares. CHEP has held Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation for environmentally well-managed plantations for most of its plantations since 2009, which involves an extensive audit program covering many aspects, including water management. FSC auditors audit the farms every year to ensure continued compliance. Poor forestry practices in the past meant the water courses were choked with alien vegetation and overgrowth, affecting both the quality and quantity of water that flowed downstream to the local community. Pallets invested time and money clearing the water courses, greatly improving the water quality. Ongoing management of alien species ensures that the water courses are not choked again. The water is regularly tested to ensure it is as clean as possible. While CHEP itself does not use the water courses for irrigation for the farm, except for fire fighting purposes, the community downstream relies on the water supply that runs through surrounding land, including the CHEP farms. This is especially important as the area experiences periods of drought at times. The control of alien vegetation has also meant the native wildlife enjoy greater protection with improved native vegetation coverage. In June 2015, CHEP acquired a milling operation and additional plantations in South Africa. CHEP gained FSC certification for these plantations in FY17. While not a significant acquisition, it allows us to consolidate the manufacture of our pooled pallets in South Africa. The Weatherboard mill carries FSC certification. The plantations will contribute to the security of wood supply in the region.
G4-EN12	Description of significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity in protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas a. Report the nature of significant direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity with reference to one or more of the following: Construction or use of manufacturing plants, mines, and transport infrastructure Pollution (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat from point and non-point sources) Introduction of invasive species, pests, and pathogens Reduction of species Habitat conversion Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variation (such as salinity or changes in groundwater level) b. Report significant direct and indirect positive and negative impacts with reference to the following: Species affected Extent of areas impacted Duration of impacts Reversibility or irreversibility of the impacts	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (water-related ecosystems and biodiversity) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (marine biodiversity) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (mountain ecosystems, natural habitat degradation and terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources), pp 18-22 Sustainability Goals Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-EN13	Habitats protected or restored a. Report the size and location of all habitat protected areas or restored areas, and whether the success of the restoration measure was or is approved by independent external professionals b. Report whether partnerships exist with third parties to protect or restore habitat areas distinct from where the organisation has overseen and implemented restoration or protection measures c. Report on the status of each area based on its condition at the close of the reporting period d. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (water-related ecosystems and biodiversity) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (marine biodiversity) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (mountain ecosystems, natural habitat degradation and terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems)	Brambles primarily operates in commercial and industrial areas. This minimises the impact of our operations, since these areas are designed for such use. CHEP South Africa operates ten lumber farms in the southern Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, covering approximately 3,500 hectares. CHEP has held Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation for environmentally well-managed plantations for most of its plantations since 2009, which involves an extensive audit program covering many aspects, including water management. FSC auditors audit the farms every year to ensure continued compliance. Poor forestry practices in the past meant the water courses were choked with alien vegetation and overgrowth, affecting both the quality and quantity of water that flowed downstream to the local community. Pallets invested time and money clearing the water courses, greatly improving the water quality. Ongoing management of alien species ensures that the water courses are not choked again. The water is regularly tested to ensure it is as clean as possible. While CHEP itself does not use the water courses for irrigation for the farm, except for fire fighting purposes, the community downstream relies on the water supply that runs through surrounding land, including the CHEP farms. This is especially important as the area experiences periods of drought at times. The control of alien vegetation has also meant the native wildlife enjoy greater protection with improved native vegetation coverage. In June 2015, CHEP acquired a milling operation and additional plantations in South Africa. CHEP gained FSC certification for these plantations in FY17. While not a significant acquisition, it allows us to consolidate the manufacture of our pooled pallets in South Africa. The Weatherboard mill carries FSC certification. The plantations will contribute to the security of wood supply in the region.
G4-EN14	Total number of IUCN Red List species and National Conservation List species with habitats in areas affected by operations, by level of extinction risk a. Report the total number of IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by the operations of the organisation, by level of extinction risk: Critically endangered Endangered Vulnerable Near threatened Least concern	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (water-related ecosystems and biodiversity) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (marine biodiversity) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (mountain ecosystems, natural habitat degradation and terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources - Wood), pp 19-21
ASPECT: EMISSIONS (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN15	Direct Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1) a. Report gross direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, independent of any GHG trades, such as purchases, sales, or transfers of offsets or allowances b. Report gases included in the calculation (whether CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all) c. Report biogenic CO2 emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent separately from the gross direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions d. Report the chosen base year, the rationale for choosing the base year, emissions in the base year, and the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions e. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used f. Report the source of the emission factors used and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used or a reference to the GWP source g. Report the chosen consolidation approach for emissions (equity share, financial control, operational control)	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (air quality) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (GHG emissions) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (ocean acidification) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (forest degradation) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN16	Energy indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2) a. Report gross energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, independent of any GHG trades, such as purchases, sales, or transfers of offsets or allowances b. Report gases included in the calculation, if available c. Report the chosen base year, the rationale for choosing the base year, emissions in the base year, and the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions d. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (air quality) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (GHG emissions) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (ocean acidification) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (forest degradation) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN17	Other indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3) a. Report gross other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, excluding indirect emissions from the generation of purchased or acquired electricity, heating, cooling, and steam consumed by the organisation (these indirect emissions are reported in Indicator G4-EN16). Exclude any GHG trades, such as purchases, sales, or transfers of offsets or allowances b. Report gases included in the calculation, if available c. Report biogenic CO2 emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent separately from the gross other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions d. Report other indirect (Scope 3) emissions categories and activities included in the calculation e. Report the chosen base year, the rationale for choosing the base year, emissions in the base year, and the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions f. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used g. Report the source of the emission factors used and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used or a reference to the GWP source, if available	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (air quality) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (GHG emissions) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (ocean acidification) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (forest degradation) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN18	GHG emissions intensity a. Report the GHG emissions intensity ratio b. Report the organisation-specific metric (the ratio denominator) chosen to calculate the ratio c. Report the types of GHG emissions included in the intensity ratio: direct (Scope 1), energy indirect (Scope 2), other indirect (Scope 3) d. Report gases included in the calculation	Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (GHG emissions) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (ocean acidification) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (forest degradation) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN19	Reduction of GHG emissions a. Report the amount of GHG emissions reductions achieved as a direct result of initiatives to reduce emissions, in metric tons of CO2 equivalent b. Report gases included in the calculation (whether CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all) c. Report the chosen base year or baseline and the rationale for choosing it d. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used e. Report whether the reductions in GHG emissions occurred in direct (Scope 1), energy indirect (Scope 2), other indirect (Scope 3) emissions	Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (GHG emissions) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (ocean acidification) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (forest degradation) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Emissions), pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN20	Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) a. Report production, imports, and exports of ODS in metric tons of CFC-11 equivalent b. Report substances included in the calculation c. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used d. Report the source of the emission factors used	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (air quality)	Brambles does not currently collect this data and is not aware of any material issues with emissions of ozone depleting substances. It is investigating its operations for possible inclusion in the medium-long term, if quantities are measurable with current techniques.
G4-EN21	NOX, SOX, and other significant air emissions a. Report the amount of significant air emissions, in kilograms or multiples for each of the following: NOX SOX Persistent organic pollutants (POP) Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Hazardous air pollutants (HAP) Particulate matter (PM) Other standard categories of air emissions identified in relevant regulations b. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used c. Report the source of the emission factors used	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (air quality) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (ocean acidification) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (forest degradation)	Brambles does not currently collect this data and is not aware of any material issues with these air emissions. It is investigating its operations for possible inclusion in the medium-long term, if quantities are measurable with current techniques.
ASPECT: EFFLUENTS AND WASTE (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Waste), p 25 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Goals Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-EN22	Total water discharge by quality and destination a. Report the total volume of planned and unplanned water discharges by: Destination Quality of the water including treatment method Whether it was reused by another organisation b. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality) Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources - Water) p 22 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN23	Total weight of waste by type and disposal method a. Report the total weight of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, by the following disposal methods: Reuse Recycling Composting Recovery, including energy recovery Incineration (mass burn) Deep well injection Landfill On-site storage Other (to be specified by the organisation) b. Report how the waste disposal method has been determined: Disposed of directly by the organisation or otherwise directly confirmed Information provided by the waste disposal contractor Organisational defaults of the waste disposal contractor	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (waste) Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (waste) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (waste)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Waste), p 25 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN24	Total number and volume of significant spills a. Report the total number and total volume of recorded significant spills b. For spills that were reported in the organisation’s financial statements, report the additional following information for each such spill: Location of spill Volume of spill Material of spill, categorized by: Oil spills (soil or water surfaces) Fuel spills (soil or water surfaces) Spills of wastes (soil or water surfaces) Spills of chemicals (mostly soil or water surfaces) Other (to be specified by the organisation) c. Report the impacts of significant spills	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (spills) Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (spills and water-related ecosystems and biodiversity) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (spills) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (spills) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (spills)	Brambles had no significant spills during FY17.
G4-EN25	Weight of transported, imported, exported, or treated waste deemed hazardous under the terms of the Basel Convention Annex I, II, III and VIII and percentage of transported waste shipped internationally a. Report the total weight for each of the following: Hazardous waste transported Hazardous waste imported Hazardous waste exported Hazardous waste treated b. Report the percentage of hazardous waste shipped internationally	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (waste) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (waste)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Waste), p 25 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-EN26	Identity, size, protected status and biodiversity value of water bodies and related habitats significantly affected by the reporting organisation’s discharges of water and runoff Report water bodies and related habitats that are significantly affected by water discharges based on the criteria described in the Compilation section below, adding information on: Size of water body and related habitat Whether the water body and related habitat is designated as a protected area (nationally or internationally) Biodiversity value (such as total number of protected species)	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (water-related ecosystems and biodiversity) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (marine biodiversity) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (mountain ecosystems, natural habitat degradation and terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems)	Brambles had no significant spills in FY17. Brambles primarily operates in commercial and industrial areas. This minimises the impact of our operations, since these areas are designed for such use.
ASPECT: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Share and reuse, p 7, Better Planet (Natural Resources), pp 18-22 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Goals Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-EN27	Extent of impact mitigation of environmental impacts of products and services a. Report quantitatively the extent to which environmental impacts of products and services have been mitigated during the reporting period b. If use-oriented figures are employed, report the underlying assumptions regarding consumption patterns or normalisation factors	Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (sustainable water withdrawals) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (resource efficiency of products and services) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (resource efficiency of products and services and waste) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (GHG emissions) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (ocean acidification) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (forest degradation) Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Share and reuse, p 7, Better Planet (Natural Resources), pp 18-22 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Goals Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-EN28	Percentage of products sold and their packaging materials that are reclaimed by category a. Report the percentage of reclaimed products and their packaging materials for each product category b. Report how the data for this Indicator has been collected.	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (resource efficiency of products and services) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (resource efficiency of products and services)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Planet (Natural Resources), p 22, (Waste) p 25 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
ASPECT: COMPLIANCE
G4-EN29	Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for noncompliance with environmental laws and regulations a. Report significant fines and non-monetary sanctions in terms of: Total monetary value of significant fines Total number of non-monetary sanctions Cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms b. Where organisations have not identified any non-compliance with laws or regulations, a brief statement of this fact is sufficient	Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (compliance with laws and regulations)	Brambles did not receive any significant fines or non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations in FY16.
ASPECT: TRANSPORT			Sustainability Review 2017 - Share and reuse, p 7, Better Collaboration, pp 10-11, Emissions, pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Goals Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-EN30	Significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other good and materials used for the organisation's operations and transporting members of the workforce a. Report the significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other goods and materials for the organisation’s operations, and transporting members of the workforce. Where quantitative data is not provided, report the reason b. Report how the environmental impacts of transporting products, members of the organisation’s workforce, and other goods and materials are mitigated c. Report the criteria and methodology used to determine which environmental impacts are significant	Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (sustainable transportation) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (transport) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (GHG emissions) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	Sustainability Review 2017 - Share and reuse, p 7, Better Collaboration, pp 10-11, Emissions, pp 23-24 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
ASPECT: OVERALL
G4-EN31	Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type Report total environmental protection expenditures by: Waste disposal, emissions treatment, and remediation costs Prevention and environmental management costs	Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (environmental instruments) Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation (environmental investments and research and development) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (environmental instruments) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* (environmental investments) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (environmental investments) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss (environmental instruments) Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development (environmental instruments) * Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.	CDP submission 2017 - Question 3.3, pp 22-31 (emissions reductions programs) While not reported separately, expenditures of this nature are included in Brambles' financial reporting in its 2017 Annual Report - Notes to and forming part of the financial statements, Note 3 Operating Expenses - Continuing operations, p3.
ASPECT: SUPPLIER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
G4-EN32	Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria		Brambles' supplier policy, introduced in 2013, has been integrated into the on-boarding process for new suppliers in Procurement, which is responsible for sourcing raw materials, real estate and business services. This includes the following expectations in relation to the environment: We expect our suppliers to follow the principles outlined in our Zero Harm commitment; It is a minimum requirement that all supplier operations comply with all relevant environmental laws and regulations; Our suppliers should seek to minimise their environmental footprint, in turn helping Brambles to minimise its customers’ negative effects on the environment; We expect our suppliers to have a proactive approach to environmental risk management and manage natural resources responsibly; and We require major suppliers in sectors with a high environmental impact to provide evidence of their systems for ensuring good environmental performance. Brambles' supplier policy, introduced in 2013, has been integrated into the on-boarding process for new suppliers in Procurement, which is responsible for sourcing raw materials, real estate and business services. This includes the following expectations in relation to the environment: · We expect our suppliers to follow the principles outlined in our Zero Harm commitment· It is a minimum requirement that all supplier operations comply with all relevant environmental laws and regulations· Our suppliers should seek to minimise their environmental footprint, in turn helping Brambles to minimise its customers&rsquonegative effects on the environment· We expect our suppliers to have a proactive approach to environmental risk management and manage natural resources responsiblyand · We require major suppliers in sectors with a high environmental impact to provide evidence of their systems for ensuring good environmental performance. Code of Conduct In addition, new wood suppliers in Europe that do not have chain of custody certification must commit to becoming chain of custody certified. If the new supplier does not achieve certification wihin six months, CHEP ceases purchasing wood from the supplier.
G4-EN33	Significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken a. Report the number of suppliers subject to environmental impact assessments b. Report the number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts c. Report the significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts identified in the supply chain d. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts with which improvements were agreed upon as a result of assessment e. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts with which relationships were terminated as a result of assessment, and why		Brambles' supplier policy, introduced in 2013,includes the following expectations in relation to the environment: We expect our suppliers to follow the principles outlined in our ZeroHarm commitment; It is a minimum requirement that all supplier operations comply with allrelevant environmental laws and regulations; Our suppliers should seek to minimise their environmental footprint, inturn helping Brambles to minimise its customers’ negative effects on theenvironment; We expect our suppliers to have a proactive approach to environmentalrisk management and manage natural resources responsibly; and We require major suppliers in sectors with a high environmental impact toprovide evidence of their systems for ensuring good environmentalperformance. Code of Conduct, Schedule 13 Supplier Policy Our largest potentially negative environmental impact comes from ourpurchasing of timber. CHEP is committed to sourcing timber from sustainablesources. CHEP has a strong preference for timber from certified forestresources and certified mill sources carrying chain of custody certificationthrough to CHEP. This reduces the potential negative environmental impact ofsourcing timber. Where timber from certified forest resources or certifiedmill sources is not available, or is only available on a commercially unacceptablebasis, CHEP undertakes due diligence to establish confidence the timberreceived by CHEP comes from legally harvested forest resources and does notcontain timber categorised as from Controversial Sources. CHEP South Africapurchased a timber mill in FY15, which carries FSC certification. As far as we are aware, none of CHEP's timber suppliers were in breach ofour timber sourcing policy in FY17.

CATEGORY: SOCIAL SUB-CATEGORY: LABOUR PRACTICES AND DECENT WORK
ASPECT: EMPLOYMENT (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace, pp 13-17 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Goals - Better Workplace Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-LA1	Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender and region a. Report the total number and rate of new employee hires during the reporting period, by age group, gender and region b. Report the total number and rate of employee turnover during the reporting period, by age group, gender and region Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender and region a. Report the total number and rate of new employee hires during the reporting period, by age group, gender and region b. Report the total number and rate of employee turnover during the reporting period, by age group, gender and region	Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (gender equality) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (youth employment)	5 year performance document Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information
G4-LA2	Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation a. Report the benefits which are standard for full-time employees of the organisation but are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation. These include, as a minimum: Life insurance Health care Disability and invalidity coverage Parental leave Retirement provision Stock ownership Others b. Report the definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (earnings, wages and benefits)	Within Brambles operations, benefits provided to full-time employees also apply to part-time employees, dependant on local laws and regulations. Arrangements for temporary employees vary from country to country, but as at 30 June 2017, less than 2% of Brambles employees are on temporary contracts. 5 year performance document
G4-LA3	Return to work and retention rates after parental leave, by gender a. Report the total number of employees that were entitled to parental leave, by gender b. Report the total number of employees that took parental leave, by gender c. Report the total number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended, by gender d. Report the total number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended who were still employed twelve months after their return to work, by gender e. Report the return to work and retention rates of employees who took parental leave, by gender	Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (parental leave) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (parental leave)	5 year performance document
ASPECT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Safety), p 15 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information Sustainability Goals - Better Workplace Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
G4-LA5	Percentage of total workforce represented in formal joint management–worker health and safety committees that help monitor and advise on occupational health and safety programs a. Report the level at which each formal joint management-worker health and safety committee typically operates within the organisation b. Report the percentage of the total workforce represented in formal joint management-worker health and safety committees	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (occupational health and safety)	100% of Brambles employees are represented in formal organisational safety committees. In the mature business units, all facilities hold frequent meeting health and safety committee meeting which is a mix of management and workforce representations. Newer acquisitions migrate to this process as part of the integration process into Brambles. In addition, the Brambles European Works Council, formed in 2004, meets formally on an annual basis and representatives give their views on a range of issues, including health and safety. The last meeting was held in October 2016 and the Group Senior Vice President - Human Resources and other senior management from CHEP and Brambles took part in discussions with Works Council members.
G4-LA6	Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities, by region and by gender a. Report types of injury, injury rate (IR), occupational diseases rate (ODR), lost day rate (LDR), absentee rate (AR) and work-related fatalities, for the total workforce (that is, total employees plus supervised workers), by: Region Gender b. Report types of injury, injury rate (IR), occupational diseases rate (ODR), lost day rate (LDR), absentee rate (AR) and work-related fatalities for independent contractors working on-site to whom the organisation is liable for the general safety of the working environment, by: Region Gender c. Report the system of rules applied in recording and reporting accident statistics	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (occupational health and safety) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (occupational health and safety)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Safety), p 15 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-LA7	Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation Report whether there are workers who are involved in occupational activities who have a high incidence or high risk of specific diseases	Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (occupational health and safety) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (occupational health and safety)	Brambles Injury Frequency Rate (BIFR) is the primary measure of safety performance across the Group. We have minimal exposure to occupational illnesses; however, any occurrence of occupational illness would be incorporated into BIFR. Examples of improving safety in the workplace in FY17 include continued focus on improvements in machinery guarding and segregation of pedestrians and vehicles where there is the greatest risk for sever injuries, organizational changes within the safety team which focus resources where they are needed most, and implementation of new programs to reduce injuries to the hands (which although typically minor, account for roughly half of all injuries). Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Safety), p 15 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-LA8	Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions a. Report whether formal agreements (either local or global) with trade unions cover health and safety b. If yes, report the extent, as a percentage, to which various health and safety topics are covered by these agreements	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (occupational health and safety)	The Brambles European Works Council, formed in 2004, meets formally on an annual basis and representatives give their views on a range of issues, including health and safety. The last meeting was held in October 2016 and the Group Senior Vice President - Human Resources and other senior management from CHEP and Brambles took part in discussions with Works Council members.
ASPECT: TRAINING AND EDUCATION (at least one indicator from this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Learning and Development and Talent Management) p 17 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-LA9	Average hours of training per year per employee by gender, and by employee category Report the average hours of training that the organisation’s employees have undertaken during the reporting period, by: Gender Employee category	/sustainability-review Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (employee training and education) Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (gender equality) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (employe training and education)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Learning and Development and Talent Management) p 17 5 year performance document
G4-LA10	Programs for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings a. Report on the type and scope of programs implemented and assistance provided to upgrade employee skills b. Report on the transition assistance programs provided to facilitate continued employability and the management of career endings resulting from retirement or termination of employment	Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (employe training and education)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Learning and Development and Talent Management) p 17 5 year performance document
G4-LA11	Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews, by gender and by employee category Report the percentage of total employees by gender and by employee category who received a regular performance and career development review during the reporting period	Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (gender equality) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (employe training and education)	Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Learning and Development and Talent Management) p 17 5 year performance document
ASPECT: DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY			Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Inclusion and Diversity) p 16 Sustainability Review 2017 - supplementary information 5 year performance document
G4-LA12	Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees per category according to gender, age group, minority group membership, and other indicators of diversity a. Report the percentage of individuals within the organisation’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories: Gender Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years old Minority groups Other indicators of diversity where relevant b. Report the percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories: Gender Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years old Minority groups Other indicators of diversity where relevant	Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (gender equality and women in leadership) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (diversity and equal opportunity)	Board of Directors Sustainability Review 2017 5 year performance document

ASPECT: EQUAL REMUNERATION FOR WOMEN AND MEN

G4-LA13

Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men by employee category, by significant locations of operation
a. Report the ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men for each employee category, by significant locations of operation
b. Report the definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (equal remuneration)

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (equal remuneration for women and men)

Reduce inequality within and among countries (equal remuneration for women and men)

Sustainability Review 2017 - Better Workplace (Inclusion and Diversity) p 16

5 year performance document

ASPECT: SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT FOR LABOUR PRACTICES (at least one indicator this aspect for core; all for comprehensive)

G4-LA14

Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using labour practices criteria

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (workplace violence and harrassment)

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (labour practices in the supply chain)

Brambles' supplier policy, introduced in 2013, has been integrated into the on-boarding process for new suppliers In Procurement, which is responsible for sourcing raw materials, real estate and business services. This includes the following expectations in relation to the labour practices: · The words and actions of our suppliers should show respect for the diverse range of people and cultures with whom we work and for their human rights· We expect our suppliers to create and maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion· We expect our suppliers to abide by the same minimum working age requirements outlined in the human rights statement in the Code of Conduct;· As we must work safely and apply industry best practice to health, safety and wellbeing, so too should our suppliersand · We expect our suppliers to follow the principles outlined in our Zero Harm commitment.

Code of Conduct, Schedule 13

G4-LA15

Significant actual and potential negative impacts for labour practices in the supply chain and actions taken
a. Report the number of suppliers subject to impact assessments for labour practices
b. Report the number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative impacts for labour practices
c. Report the significant actual and potential negative impacts for labour practices identified in the supply chain.
d. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative impacts for labour practices with which improvements were agreed upon as a result of assessment
e. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative impacts for labour practices with which relationships were terminated as a result of assessment, and why

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (workplace violence and harrassment)

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (labour practices in the supply chain)

Responsibility for managing relationships with suppliers resides with the Group Presidents of each Brambles segment. In FY12, the Pallets segment created a procurement team within the Global Operations function. Procurement is responsible for supplier standards and monitoring performance. In our Supplier policy, contained in our Code of Conduct, we state that we expect our suppliers to follow the principles outlined in our Zero Harm commitment

This includes zero injuries, zero environmental damage and zero detrimental impact on human rights. Code of Conduct, Schedule 13

SUB-CATEGORY: HUMAN RIGHTS

ASPECT: EQUAL REMUNERATION FOR WOMEN AND MEN

G4-HR5

Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labour, and measures taken to contribute to the effective abolition of child labour
a. Report operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of:

Child labour
Young workers exposed to hazardous work

b. Report operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of child labour either in terms of:

Type of operation (such as manufacturing plant) and supplier
Countries or geographical areas with operations and suppliers considered at risk

c. Report measures taken by the organisation in the reporting period intended to contribute to the effective abolition of child labour

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (abolition of child labour)

Brambles added a human rights policy to the Code of Conduct during FY17 (Schedule 15, p 47).

The Human Rights Policy applies to all directors, officers and employees. Brambles is also committed to working with joint venturers, suppliers and other third parties who uphold the principles in the Policy or who adopt similar policies within their businesses. Suppliers and other third parties are asked to acknowledge Brambles' Supplier Policy, which is aligned with the expectations and commitments of this Human Rights Policy. Brambles' supplier policy, introduced in 2013, has been integrated into the on-boarding process for new suppliers In Procurement, which is responsible for sourcing raw materials, real estate and business services.

Brambles also published a statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act in 2017.

ASPECT: FORCED AND COMPULSORY LABOUR

G4-HR6

Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labour, and measures to contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour a. Report operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labour either in terms of:

Type of operation (such as manufacturing plant) and supplier
Countries or geographical areas with operations and suppliers considered at risk

b. Report measures taken by the organisation in the reporting period intended to contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (elimination of forced or compulsory labour)

Brambles added a human rights policy to the Code of Conduct during FY17 (Schedule 15, p 47).

Brambles also published a statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act in 2017.

ASPECT: INDIGENOUS RIGHTS

G4-HR8

Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples and actions taken
a. Report the total number of identified incidents of violations involving the rights of indigenous peoples during the reporting period
b. Report the status of the incidents and actions taken with reference to:

Incident reviewed by the organisation
Remediation plans being implemented
Remediation plans have been implemented and results reviewed through routine internal management review processes
Incident no longer subject to action

End hunger, improve food security and improved food nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture (indigenous rights)

There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct, including matters relating to indigenous rights, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY17.

ASPECT: SUPPLIER HUMAN RIGHTS ASSESSMENT

G4-HR10

Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using human rights criteria

Brambles added a human rights policy to the Code of Conduct during FY17 (Schedule 15, p 47).

Brambles also published a statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act in 2017.

G4-HR11

Significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
a. Report the number of suppliers subject to human rights impact assessments
b. Report the number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts
c. Report the significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts identified in the supply chain
d. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts with which improvements were agreed upon as a result of assessment
e. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts with which relationships were terminated as a result of assessment, and why

There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct, including matters relating to human rights in the supply chain, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY17.

SUB-CATEGORY: SOCIETY

ASPECT: ANTI-CORRUPTION

G4-SO3

Total number and percentage of operations assessed for risks related to corruption and the significant risks identified

a. Report the total number and percentage of operations assessed for risks related to corruption

b. Report the significant risks related to corruption identified through the risk assessment

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (anti-corruption)

Brambles Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy is contained within the Code of Conduct and applies to all individuals working for or on our behalf at all levels, including senior managers, officers, directors, employees (whether permanent, fixed-term or temporary), consultants, contractors, trainees, seconded staff, casual workers and agency staff, third party service providers, agents, sponsors, or any other person associated with us, wherever located. Compliance with the Code of Conduct, including the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, is confirmed through Brambles bi-annual management declaration process. There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct, related to corruption and bribery in FY17, and no such matters were identified in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY17.

G4-SO4

Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures

a. Report the total number and percentage of governance body members that the organisation’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to, broken down by region

b. Report the total number and percentage of employees that the organisation’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to, broken down by employee category and region

c. Report the total number and percentage of business partners that the organisation’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to, broken down by type of business partner and region

d. Report the total number and percentage of governance body members that have received training on anti-corruption, broken down by region

e. Report the total number and percentage of employees that have received training on anti-corruption, broken down by employee category and region

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (anti-corruption)

All employees receive regular training on the Code of Conduct, which includes Brambles Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy. A new training program about the Code of Conduct was made available to employees online in 2016. More than 99% of all employees have completed this mandatory training.

G4-SO5

Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

a. Report the total number and nature of confirmed incidents of corruption

b. Report the total number of confirmed incidents in which employees were dismissed or disciplined for corruption

c. Report the total number of confirmed incidents when contracts with business partners were terminated or not renewed due to violations related to corruption

d. Report public legal cases regarding corruption brought against the organisation or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of such cases

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (anti-corruption)

There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct, including matters relating to corruption and bribery, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY16.

ASPECT: SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT FOR IMPACTS ON SOCIETY

G4-SO9

Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for impacts on society

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (anti-corruption)

Brambles' supplier policy, introduced in 2013, has been integrated into the on-boarding process for new suppliers in Procurement, which is responsible for sourcing raw materials, real estate and business services. This includes the following expectations in relation to impact on society:

All business should be conducted in accordance with the laws and regulations of the countries in which the business is located;
We expect our suppliers to compete fairly in the markets in which they operate;
Corrupt practices are unacceptable.
No bribes or similar payments will be made to, or accepted from, any party. No gifts above a nominal value will be accepted...; and
We expect our suppliers to follow the principles outlined in our Zero Harm commitment

Code of Conduct
Zero Harm Charter

G4-SO10

Significant actual and potential negative impacts on society in the supply chain and actions taken
a. Report the number of suppliers subject to assessments for impacts on society

b. Report the number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative impacts on society

c. Report the significant actual and potential negative impacts on society identified in the supply chain

d. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative impacts on society with which improvements were agreed upon as a result of assessment

e. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative impacts on society with which relationships were terminated as a result of assessment, and why

Sustainability section of website

Code of Conduct - Schedule 13 Supplier Policy There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct, including matters relating to suppliers, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY17.

ASPECT: GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS FOR IMPACTS ON SOCIETY

G4-SO11

Number of grievances about impacts on society filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms

a. Report the total number of grievances about impacts on society filed through formal grievance mechanisms during the reporting period

b. Of the identified grievances, report how many were:

Addressed during the reporting period
Resolved during the reporting period

c. Report the total number of grievances about impacts on society filed prior to the reporting period that were resolved during the reporting period

Brambles conducts business in accordance with the laws and regulations of each country in which a Brambles business is located. There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct, including matters relating to impacts on society, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY17.

SUB-CATEGORY: PRODUCT RESPONSIBILITY

ASPECT: CUSTOMER HEALTH AND SAFETY

G4-PR1

Percentage of significant product and service categories for which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement
Report the percentage of significant product and service categories for which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement

Sustainability section of website

Zero Harm Charter

G4-PR2

Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services during their life cycle, by type of outcomes

a. Report the total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services within the reporting period, by:

Incidents of non-compliance with regulations resulting in a fine or penalty
Incidents of non-compliance with regulations resulting in a warning
Incidents of non-compliance with voluntary codes

b. If the organisation has not identified any non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes, a brief statement of this fact is sufficient.

Brambles' businesses meet applicable product and service information and disclosure requirements, where relevant to the regulations of the countries in which they operate. Brambles did not receive any significant fines or non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations relating to the provision and use of products and services during the Year.

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