a. An explanation of why the topic is material.

b. The Boundary for the material topic, which includes a description of:

i. where the impacts occur;

ii. the organization’s involvement with the impacts. For example, whether the organization has caused or contributed to the impacts, or is directly linked to the impacts through its business relationships.

c. Any specific limitation regarding the topic Boundary.

Sustainability Review 2020

Sustainability Review 2020 - supplementary information

Sustainability section on the website

a. An explanation of how the organization manages the topic.

b. A statement of the purpose of the management approach.

c. A description of the following, if the management approach includes that component:

i. Policies

ii. Commitments

iii. Goals and targets

iv. Responsibilities

v. Resources

vi. Grievance mechanisms

vii. Specific actions, such as processes, projects, programs and initiatives

Sustainability Review 2020

Sustainability Review 2020 - supplementary information

Sustainability section on the website

a. An explanation of how the organization evaluates the management approach, including:

i. the mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of the management approach;

ii. the results of the evaluation of the management approach;

iii. any related adjustments to the management approach.

Sustainability Review 2020

Sustainability Review 2020 - supplementary information

Sustainability section on the website

a. Direct economic value generated and distributed (EVG&D) on an accruals basis, including the basic components for the organization’s global operations as listed below. If data are presented on a cash basis, report the justification for this decision in addition to reporting the following basic components:

i. Direct economic value generated: revenues;

ii. Economic value distributed: operating costs, employee wages and benefits, payments to providers of capital, payments to government by country, and community investments;

iii. Economic value retained: ‘direct economic value generated’ less ‘economic value distributed’.

b. Where significant, report EVG&D separately at country, regional, or market levels, and 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 2020

Sustainability Review 2020 - Better Communities (Community Investment), pp 31‑33

a. Risks and opportunities posed by climate change that have the potential to generate substantive changes in operations, revenue, or expenditure, including:

i. a description of the risk or opportunity and its classification as either physical, regulatory, or other;

ii. a description of the impact associated with the risk or opportunity;

iii. the financial implications of the risk or opportunity before action is taken;

iv. the methods used to manage the risk or opportunity;

v. the costs of actions taken to manage the risk or opportunity.

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (infrastructure investments);

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation (infrastructure investments and research and development);

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (materials efficiency/recycling);

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.

Brambles' CDP response

a. If the plan’s liabilities are met by the organization’s general resources, the estimated value of those liabilities.

b. If a separate fund exists to pay the plan’s pension liabilities:

i. the extent to which the scheme’s liabilities are estimated to be covered by the assets that have been set aside to meet them;

ii. the basis on which that estimate has been arrived at;

iii. when that estimate was made.

c. If 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. Percentage of salary contributed by employee or employer.

e. 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 18. Retirement Benefit Obligations in the Annual Review 2020 p 94‑95

a. Total monetary value of financial assistance received by the organization from any government during the reporting period, including:

i. tax relief and tax credits;

ii. subsidies;

iii. investment grants, research and development grants, and other relevant types of grant;

iv. awards;

v. royalty holidays;

vi. financial assistance from Export Credit Agencies (ECAs);

vii. financial incentives;

viii. other financial benefits received or receivable from any government for any operation.

b. The information in 201-4-a by country.

c. Whether, and the extent to which, any government is present in the shareholding structure.

Annual Report 2020

Brambles' Tax Report

a. When a significant proportion of employees are compensated based on wages subject to minimum wage rules, report the relevant ratio of the entry level wage by gender at significant locations of operation to the minimum wage.

b. When a significant proportion of other workers (excluding employees) performing the organization’s activities are compensated based on wages subject to minimum wage rules, describe the actions taken to determine whether these workers are paid above the minimum wage.

c. Whether a local minimum wage is absent or variable at significant locations of operation, by gender. In circumstances in which different minimums can be used as a reference, report which minimum wage is being used.

d. The definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’.

Brambles operates in more than 60 countries around the world. Brambles' businesses comply with all relevant labor laws, including minimum wage regulations. The most significant locations of operation for our employees include USA, South Africa, UK and Australia. Due to the complexity of minimum wage regulations in these countries, Brambles has not determined the ratios of employee wages to minimum wage levels (for eg, in both the USA and Australia, these regulations are mandated at a state level, not country level). 3.2% of employees as at 30 June 2020 were temporary workers. In countries where no minimum wage levels are regulated, Brambles pays a salary at the appropriately benchmarked market rate.

a. Percentage of senior management at significant locations of operation that are hired from the local community.

b. The definition used for ‘senior management’.

c. The organization’s geographical definition of ‘local’.

d. The definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’.

Brambles' executive leadership team is reported on our website here.

As at 30 June 2020 79.6% of senior management are of the same nationality as the country they work in (defined as band 4–7 employees - see our 2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document for more information on how our employees are classified).

a. Extent of development of significant infrastructure investments and services supported.

b. Current or expected impacts on communities and local economies, including positive and negative impacts where relevant.

c. Whether these investments and services are commercial, in-kind, or pro bono engagements.

2020 Sustainability Review - pp 11‑15 (Better Supply Chains and Better Collaboration) and pp 31‑33 (Better Communities, inc in-kind investment) 

Sustainability section of website 

a. Examples of significant identified indirect economic impacts of the organization, including positive and negative impacts.

b. Significance of the indirect economic impacts in the context of external benchmarks and stakeholder priorities, such as national and international standards, protocols, and policy agendas.

2020 Sustainability Review - pp 11‑15 (Better Supply Chains and Better Collaboration) and pp 31‑33 (Better Communities, inc in-kind investment) 

Sustainability section of website 

UN Global Compact and UN SDGs 

a. Percentage of the procurement budget used for significant locations of operation that is spent on suppliers local to that operation (such as percentage of products and services purchased locally).

b. The organization’s geographical definition of ‘local’.

c. The definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’.

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (procurement practices)

Because Brambles' businesses 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 some information on financial expenditure on suppliers, see the Annual Report 2020, Note 3. Continuing Operations - Operating Expenses, p 75

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 2020 - Better Planet (Natural Resources), p 25

a. Total number and percentage of operations assessed for risks related to corruption.

b. 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. Brambles and its businesses were not the subject of any confirmed cases of corruption or bribery relating to any government, regulatory, industry association, or similar body, in the past five years. We have robust internal processes of overseeing and managing compliance with our Code of Conduct policies, including our Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy. These processes include mandatory training for all employees on that policy. Action may be taken in the case of any internal breaches as deemed appropriate. Our internal processes are conducted on an ongoing and continual basis. 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 of government officials in FY20, and no such matters were identified in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY20. Brambles risk committees assess risks relating to bribery and corruption and the relevant committess also assess sustainability and supply chain risks to which Brambles is subject. Brambles has been assessed as being subject to the risk of bribery and corruption, with the risk considered unlikely but with a high consequence of reputational harm should it arise.

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

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

c. Total number and percentage of business partners that the organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to, broken down by type of business partner and region. Describe if the organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to any other persons or organizations.

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

e. 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 Anti-Corruption Policy. In March 2019, a new anti-bribery training video was made available to employees online. This training is mandatory, and as of 1 September 2020, 99% of all employees have completed this training.

a. Total number and nature of confirmed incidents of corruption.

b. Total number of confirmed incidents in which employees were dismissed or disciplined for corruption.

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

d. Public legal cases regarding corruption brought against the organization 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 FY20.

a. Number of legal actions pending or completed during the reporting period regarding anti-competitive behavior and violations of anti-trust and monopoly legislation in which the organization has been identified as a participant.

b. Main outcomes of completed legal actions, including any decisions or judgments.

Brambles has not had any material fines or settlements related to anti-competitive practices in the past five fiscal years, including FY20.

a. A description of the approach to tax, including:

i. whether the organization has a tax strategy and, if so, a link to this strategy if publicly available;

ii. the governance body or executive-level position within the organization that formally reviews and approves the tax strategy, and the frequency of this review;

iii. the approach to regulatory compliance;

iv. how the approach to tax is linked to the business and sustainable development strategies of the organization.

Tax Policy

Brambles' Tax Report

Annual Report 2020

2020 Corporate Governance Statement

Code of Conduct Digital Brochure

Speak Up Policy

a. A description of the tax governance and control framework, including:

i. the governance body or executive-level position within the organization accountable for compliance with the tax strategy;

ii. how the approach to tax is embedded within the organization;

iii. the approach to tax risks, including how risks are identified, managed, and monitored;

iv. how compliance with the tax governance and control framework is evaluated.

b. A description of the mechanisms for reporting concerns about unethical or unlawful behavior and the organization’s integrity in relation to tax.

c. A description of the assurance process for disclosures on tax and, if applicable, a reference to the assurance report, statement, or opinion.

Tax Policy

Brambles' Tax Report

Annual Report 2020

2020 Corporate Governance Statement

Code of Conduct Digital Brochure

Speak Up Policy

a. A description of the approach to stakeholder engagement and management of stakeholder concerns related to tax, including:

i. the approach to engagement with tax authorities;

ii. the approach to public policy advocacy on tax;

iii. the processes for collecting and considering the views and concerns of stakeholders, including external stakeholders.

Tax Policy

Brambles' Tax Report

Annual Report 2020

2020 Corporate Governance Statement

Code of Conduct Digital Brochure

Speak Up Policy

a. All tax jurisdictions where the entities included in the organization’s audited consolidated financial statements, or in the financial information filed on public record, are resident for tax purposes.

b. For each tax jurisdiction reported in Disclosure 207-4-a:

i. Names of the resident entities;

ii. Primary activities of the organization;

iii. Number of employees, and the basis of calculation of this number;

iv. Revenues from third-party sales;

v. Revenues from intra-group transactions with other tax jurisdictions;

vi. Profit/loss before tax;

vii. Tangible assets other than cash and cash equivalents;

viii. Corporate income tax paid on a cash basis;

ix. Corporate income tax accrued on profit/loss;

x. Reasons for the difference between corporate income tax accrued on profit/loss and the tax due if the statutory tax rate is applied to profit/loss before tax.

c. The time period covered by the information reported in Disclosure 207-4.

Brambles' Tax Report

Annual Report 2020

a. Total weight or volume of materials that are used to produce and package the organization’s primary products and services during the reporting period, by:

i. non-renewable materials used;

ii. 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources pp 24‑26; 30

5 year performance document

a. Percentage of recycled input materials used to manufacture the organization’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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources pp 24‑26; 30

5 year performance document

a. Percentage of reclaimed products and their packaging materials for each product category.

b. How the data for this disclosure have 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources pp 24‑26; 30 and Zero Waste, p 29

5 year performance document

a. Total fuel consumption within the organization from non-renewable sources, in joules or multiples, and including fuel types used.

b. Total fuel consumption within the organization from renewable sources, in joules or multiples, and including fuel types used.

c. In joules, watt-hours or multiples, the total:

i. electricity consumption

ii. heating consumption

iii. cooling consumption

iv. steam consumption

d. In joules, watt-hours or multiples, the total:

i. electricity sold

ii. heating sold

iii. cooling sold

iv. steam sold

e. Total energy consumption within the organization, in joules or multiples.

f. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used.

g. 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. Energy consumption outside of the organization, in joules or multiples.

b. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used.

c. 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. Energy intensity ratio for the organization.

b. Organization-specific metric (the denominator) chosen to calculate the ratio.

c. Types of energy included in the intensity ratio; whether fuel, electricity, heating, cooling, steam, or all.

d. Whether the ratio uses energy consumption within the organization, 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)

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. Amount of reductions in energy consumption achieved as a direct result of conservation and efficiency initiatives, in joules or multiples.

b. Types of energy included in the reductions; whether fuel, electricity, heating, cooling, steam, or all.

c. Basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption, such as base year or baseline, including the rationale for choosing it.

d. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. Reductions in energy requirements of sold products and services achieved during the reporting period, in joules or multiples.

b. Basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption, such as base year or baseline, including the rationale for choosing it.

c. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. A description of how the organization interacts with water, including how and where water is withdrawn, consumed, and discharged, and the water-related impacts caused or contributed to, or directly linked to the organization’s activities, products or services by a business relationship (e.g., impacts caused by runoff).

b. A description of the approach used to identify water-related impacts, including the scope of assessments, their timeframe, and any tools or methodologies used.

c. A description of how water-related impacts are addressed, including how the organization works with stakeholders to steward water as a shared resource, and how it engages with suppliers or customers with significant water-related impacts.

d. An explanation of the process for setting any water-related goals and targets that are part of the organization’s management approach, and how they relate to public policy and the local context of each area with water stress.

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (sustainable water withdrawals)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources p 30

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Sustainability framework

Better Planet Goals - Zero Waste

a. A description of any minimum standards set for the quality of effluent discharge, and how these minimum standards were determined, including:

i. how standards for facilities operating in locations with no local discharge requirements were determined;

ii. any internally developed water quality standards or guidelines;

iii. any sector-specific standards considered;

iv. whether the profile of the receiving waterbody was considered.

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (sustainable water withdrawals)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources p 30

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Sustainability framework

Better Planet Goals - Zero Waste

a. Total water withdrawal from all areas in megaliters, and a breakdown of this total by the following sources, if applicable:

i. Surface water;

ii. Groundwater;

iii. Seawater;

iv. Produced water;

v. Third-party water.

b. Total water withdrawal from all areas with water stress in megaliters, and a breakdown of this total by the following sources, if applicable:

i. Surface water;

ii. Groundwater;

iii. Seawater;

iv. Produced water;

v. Third-party water, and a breakdown of this total by the withdrawal sources listed in i-iv.

c. A breakdown of total water withdrawal from each of the sources listed in Disclosures 303-3-a and 303-3-b in megaliters by the following categories:

i. Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids);

ii. Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids).

d. Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, such as any 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources p 30

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. Total water discharge to all areas in megaliters, and a breakdown of this total by the following types of destination, if applicable:

i. Surface water;

ii. Groundwater;

iii. Seawater;

iv. Third-party water, and the volume of this total sent for use to other organizations, if applicable.

b. A breakdown of total water discharge to all areas in megaliters by the following categories:

i. Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids);

ii. Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids).

c. Total water discharge to all areas with water stress in megaliters, and a breakdown of this total by the following categories:

i. Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids);

ii. Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids).

d. Priority substances of concern for which discharges are treated, including:

i. how priority substances of concern were defined, and any international standard, authoritative list, or criteria used;

ii. the approach for setting discharge limits for priority substances of concern;

iii. number of incidents of non-compliance with discharge limits.

e. Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, such as any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used.

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources p 30

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. Total water consumption from all areas in megaliters.

b. Total water consumption from all areas with water stress in megaliters.

c. Change in water storage in megaliters, if water storage has been identified as having a significant water-related impact.

d. Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, such as any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used, including whether the information is calculated, estimated, modeled, or sourced from direct measurements, and the approach taken for this, such as the use of any sector-specific factors.

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources p 30

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. For each operational site owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas, the following information:

i. Geographic location;

ii. Subsurface and underground land that may be owned, leased, or managed by the organization;

iii. 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;

iv. Type of operation (office, manufacturing or production, or extractive);

v. Size of operational site in km2 (or another unit, if appropriate);

vi. Biodiversity value characterized by the attribute of the protected area or area of high biodiversity value outside the protected area (terrestrial, freshwater, or maritime ecosystem);

vii. Biodiversity value characterized by 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 owns and operates ten lumber farms in the southern Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, covering approximately 6,000 hectares. The plantations contribute to the security of wood supply in the region. 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. CHEP 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 control of alien vegetation has also meant the native wildlife enjoy greater protection with improved native vegetation coverage. 

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources pp 24‑26; 30

5 year performance document

a. Nature of significant direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity with reference to one or more of the following:

i. Construction or use of manufacturing plants, mines, and transport infrastructure;

ii. Pollution (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat from point and non-point sources);

iii. Introduction of invasive species, pests, and pathogens;

iv. Reduction of species;

v. Habitat conversion;

vi. Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variation (such as salinity or changes in groundwater level).

b. Significant direct and indirect positive and negative impacts with reference to the following:

i. Species affected;

ii. Extent of areas impacted;

iii. Duration of impacts;

iv. 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)

See 304-1 (above)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources pp 24‑26; 30

5 year performance document

a. Size and location of all habitat areas protected or restored, and whether the success of the restoration measure was or is approved by independent external professionals.

b. Whether partnerships exist with third parties to protect or restore habitat areas distinct from where the organization has overseen and implemented restoration or protection measures.

c. Status of each area based on its condition at the close of the reporting period.

d. 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)

See 304-1 (above)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources, pp 24‑26; 30 and Better Communities, employee volunteering, pp 32‑33

5 year performance document

a. Total number of IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by the operations of the organization, by level of extinction risk:

i. Critically endangered

ii. Endangered

iii. Vulnerable

iv. Near threatened

v. 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Natural Resources pp 24‑26; 30 

a. Gross direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

b. Gases included in the calculation; whether CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all.

c. Biogenic CO2 emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

d. Base year for the calculation, if applicable, including:

i. the rationale for choosing it;

ii. emissions in the base year;

iii. the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions.

e. Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source.

f. Consolidation approach for emissions; whether equity share, financial control, or operational control.

g. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. Gross location-based energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

b. If applicable, gross market-based energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

c. If available, the gases included in the calculation; whether CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all.

d. Base year for the calculation, if applicable, including:

i. the rationale for choosing it;

ii. emissions in the base year;

iii. the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions.

e. Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source.

f. Consolidation approach for emissions; whether equity share, financial control, or operational control.

g. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. Gross other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

b. If available, the gases included in the calculation; whether CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all.

c. Biogenic CO2 emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

d. Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions categories and activities included in the calculation.

e. Base year for the calculation, if applicable, including:

i. the rationale for choosing it;

ii. emissions in the base year;

iii. the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions.

f. Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source.

g. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools 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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. GHG emissions intensity ratio for the organization.

b. Organization-specific metric (the denominator) chosen to calculate the ratio.

c. Types of GHG emissions included in the intensity ratio; whether direct (Scope 1), energy indirect (Scope 2), and/or other indirect (Scope 3).

d. Gases included in the calculation; whether CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all.

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)

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. GHG emissions reduced as a direct result of reduction initiatives, in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

b. Gases included in the calculation; whether CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all.

c. Base year or baseline, including the rationale for choosing it.

d. Scopes in which reductions took place; whether direct (Scope 1), energy indirect (Scope 2), and/or other indirect (Scope 3).

e. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used.

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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Emissions p 28

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.

a. Production, imports, and exports of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in metric tons of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent.

b. Substances included in the calculation.

c. Source of the emission factors used.

d. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (air quality);

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (air quality)

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

a. Significant air emissions, in kilograms or multiples, for each of the following:

i. NOX

ii. SOX

iii. Persistent organic pollutants (POP)

iv. Volatile organic compounds (VOC)

v. Hazardous air pollutants (HAP)

vi. Particulate matter (PM)

vii. Other standard categories of air emissions identified in relevant regulations

b. Source of the emission factors used.

c. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools 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)

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Brambles' CDP submission

a. For the organization’s significant actual and potential waste-related impacts, a description of:

i. the inputs, activities, and outputs that lead or could lead to these impacts;

ii. whether these impacts relate to waste generated in the organization’s own activities or to waste generated upstream or downstream in its value chain.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (water quality);

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (water quality and water-related ecosystems and biodiversity);

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (water quality);

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (water discharge to oceans)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Waste p 29

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Sustainability framework 

Better Planet Goals - Zero Waste 

a. Actions, including circularity measures, taken to prevent waste generation in the organization’s own activities and upstream and downstream in its value chain, and to manage significant impacts from waste generated.

b. If the waste generated by the organization in its own activities is managed by a third party, a description of the processes used to determine whether the third party manages the waste in line with contractual or legislative obligations.

c. The processes used to collect and monitor waste-related data.

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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Waste p 29

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

Sustainability framework 

Better Planet Goals - Zero Waste 

a. Total weight of waste generated in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by composition of the waste.

b. Contextual information necessary to understand the data and how the data has been compiled.

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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Waste p 29

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. Total weight of waste diverted from disposal in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by composition of the waste.

b. Total weight of hazardous waste diverted from disposal in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by the following recovery operations:

i. Preparation for reuse;

ii. Recycling;

iii. Other recovery operations.

c. Total weight of non-hazardous waste diverted from disposal in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by the following recovery operations:

i. Preparation for reuse;

ii. Recycling;

iii. Other recovery operations.

d. For each recovery operation listed in Disclosures 306-4-b and 306-4-c, a breakdown of the total weight in metric tons of hazardous waste and of non-hazardous waste diverted from disposal:

i. onsite;

ii. offsite.

e. Contextual information necessary to understand the data and how the data has been compiled.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (waste);

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (waste)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Waste p 29

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. Total weight of waste directed to disposal in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by composition of the waste.

b. Total weight of hazardous waste directed to disposal in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by the following disposal operations:

i. Incineration (with energy recovery);

ii. Incineration (without energy recovery);

iii. Landfilling;

iv. Other disposal operations.

c. Total weight of non-hazardous waste directed to disposal in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by the following disposal operations:

i. Incineration (with energy recovery);

ii. Incineration (without energy recovery);

iii. Landfilling;

iv. Other disposal operations.

d. For each disposal operation listed in Disclosures 306-5-b and 306-5-c, a breakdown of the total weight in metric tons of hazardous waste and of non-hazardous waste directed to disposal:

i. onsite;

ii. offsite.

e. Contextual information necessary to understand the data and how the data has been compiled.

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)

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Planet, Zero Waste p 29

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. Significant fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations in terms of:

i. total monetary value of significant fines;

ii. total number of non-monetary sanctions;

iii. cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms.

b. If the organization has not identified any non-compliance with environmental laws and/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 FY20.

a. Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria.

Brambles is committed to the highest level of compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including all applicable sanctions, environmental and other laws. As set forth in the Supplier Policy, which forms a part of our Code of Conduct, we expect the same of those with whom we do business. For that reason, Brambles has been working on a Due Diligence Procedure which is part of the supplier onboarding process. This Due Diligence is designed so that, before any New Third Party is hired or rehired, the Global Procurement Team's Onboarding Employee can say that Brambles' relationship with it is a normal, justifiable one, and that the New Third Party will abide by Brambles' Supplier Policy, including the provisions governing sanctions, environmental laws, and other laws. This applies to all suppliers that are the responsibility of our global procurement team, 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.
• 100% of wood materials have been audited during FY20 for the supply of certified sustainable sources. 
• 63% of Suppliers have been audited during FY20 for the supply of Chain of Custody (CoC) covered lumber.
• 100% of new wooden materials suppliers must be compliant to CoC requirements or comply within 6 months.

The reporting organization shall report the following information:

a. Number of suppliers assessed for environmental impacts.

b. Number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts.

c. Significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts identified in the supply chain.

d. 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. 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.

Our largest potentially negative environmental impact comes from our purchasing of timber. CHEP is committed to sourcing timber from sustainable sources. CHEP has a strong preference for timber from certified forest resources and certified mill sources carrying chain of custody certification through to CHEP. This reduces the potential negative environmental impact of sourcing timber. Where timber from certified forest resources or certified mill sources is not available, or is only available on a commercially unacceptable basis, CHEP undertakes due diligence to establish confidence the timber received by CHEP comes from legally harvested forest resources and does not contain timber categorised as from Controversial Sources. CHEP South Africa timber mills carry FSC certification. As far as we are aware, none of CHEP's timber suppliers were in breach of our timber sourcing policy in FY20.

100% of the timber purchased in FY20 came from certified sustainable forest.

More information can be found on 2020 sustainability review pages 24‑26 and 2020 sustainability review - supplementary information

2020 Sustainability Review - Better Workplace, pp 18‑22

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information‑document

Sustainability Goals - Better‑Workplace

Sustainability Framework

5 year performance document

a. Total number and rate of new employee hires during the reporting period, by age group, gender and region.

b. 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

a. Benefits which are standard for full-time employees of the organization but are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation. These include, as a minimum:

i. life insurance;

ii. health care;

iii. disability and invalidity coverage;

iv. parental leave;

v. retirement provision;

vi. stock ownership;

vii. others.

b. 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 2020, 3.2% of Brambles employees are on temporary contracts.

5 year performance document

a. Total number of employees that were entitled to parental leave, by gender.

b. Total number of employees that took parental leave, by gender.

c. Total number of employees that returned to work in the reporting period after parental leave ended, by gender.

d. Total number of employees that returned to work after parental leave ended that were still employed 12 months after their return to work, by gender.

e. Return to work and retention rates of employees that 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

a. Minimum number of weeks’ notice typically provided to employees and their representatives prior to the implementation of significant operational changes that could substantially affect them.

b. For organizations with collective bargaining agreements, report whether the notice period and provisions for consultation and negotiation are specified in collective agreements.

Brambles operates in 60 countries around the world and complies with all relevant labor laws, including regulations in relation to notice periods.  Due to the different types of collective bargaining agreements in place (see 102‑41) and the complexity of notice period regulations, Brambles has not collected this data. However, Brambles does ensure that the minimum consultation and notice period is complied with as required in times of significant business change.

a. A statement of whether an occupational health and safety management system has been implemented, including whether:

i. the system has been implemented because of legal requirements and, if so, a list of the requirements;

ii. the system has been implemented based on recognized risk management and/or management system standards/guidelines and, if so, a list of the standards/guidelines.

b. A description of the scope of workers, activities, and workplaces covered by the occupational health and safety management system, and an explanation of whether and, if so, why any workers, activities, or workplaces are not covered.

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (occupational health and safety)

Better Business Goals - Better Workplace

Health and Safety Policy

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

Zero Harm Charter

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. A description of the processes used to identify work-related hazards and assess risks on a routine and non-routine basis, and to apply the hierarchy of controls in order to eliminate hazards and minimize risks, including:

i. how the organization ensures the quality of these processes, including the competency of persons who carry them out;

ii. how the results of these processes are used to evaluate and continually improve the occupational health and safety management system.

b. A description of the processes for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals.

c. A description of the policies and processes for workers to remove themselves from work situations that they believe could cause injury or ill health, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals.

d. A description of the processes used to investigate work-related incidents, including the processes to identify hazards and assess risks relating to the incidents, to determine corrective actions using the hierarchy of controls, and to determine improvements needed in the occupational health and safety management system.

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)

Better Business Goals - Better Workplace

Health and Safety Policy

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

Zero Harm Charter

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. A description of the occupational health services’ functions that contribute to the identification and elimination of hazards and minimization of risks, and an explanation of how the organization ensures the quality of these services and facilitates workers’ access to them.

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)

Better Business Goals - Better Workplace

Health and Safety Policy

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

Zero Harm Charter

a. A description of the processes for worker participation and consultation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the occupational health and safety management system, and for providing access to and communicating relevant information on occupational health and safety to workers.

b. Where formal joint management–worker health and safety committees exist, a description of their responsibilities, meeting frequency, decision-making authority, and whether and, if so, why any workers are not represented by these committees.

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (occupational health and safety)

Better Business Goals - Better Workplace

Health and Safety Policy

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

Zero Harm Charter

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 Group Senior Vice President - Human Resources and other senior management from CHEP and Brambles take part in discussions with Works Council members at these meetings.

a. A description of any occupational health and safety training provided to workers, including generic training as well as training on specific work-related hazards, hazardous activities, or hazardous situations.

Brambles implements its Code of Conduct (including its health and safety policy) through a variety of training and induction programs. Mandatory annual Code of Conduct training is delivered in 19 languages.

Further local trainings on Zero Harm are also implemented.

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

a. An explanation of how the organization facilitates workers’ access to non-occupational medical and healthcare services, and the scope of access provided.

b. A description of any voluntary health promotion services and programs offered to workers to address major non-work-related health risks, including the specific health risks addressed, and how the organization facilitates workers’ access to these services and programs.

Better Business Goals - Better Workplace

Health and Safety Policy

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

Zero Harm Charter

a. A description of the organization’s approach to preventing or mitigating significant negative occupational health and safety impacts that are directly linked to its operations, products or services by its business relationships, and the related hazards and risks.

Better Business Goals - Better Workplace

Health and Safety Policy

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

Zero Harm Charter

a. If the organization has implemented an occupational health and safety management system based on legal requirements and/or recognized standards/guidelines:

i. the number and percentage of all employees and workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the organization, who are covered by such a system;

ii. the number and percentage of all employees and workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the organization, who are covered by such a system that has been internally audited;

iii. the number and percentage of all employees and workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the organization, who are covered by such a system that has been audited or certified by an external party.

b. Whether and, if so, why any workers have been excluded from this disclosure, including the types of worker excluded.

c. Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, such as any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used.

Better Business Goals - Better Workplace

Health and Safety Policy

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

Zero Harm Charter

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. For all employees:

i. The number and rate of fatalities as a result of work-related injury;

ii. The number and rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities);

iii. The number and rate of recordable work-related injuries;

iv. The main types of work-related injury;

v. The number of hours worked.

b. For all workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the organization:

i. The number and rate of fatalities as a result of work-related injury;

ii. The number and rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities);

iii. The number and rate of recordable work-related injuries;

iv. The main types of work-related injury;

v. The number of hours worked.

c. The work-related hazards that pose a risk of high-consequence injury, including:

i. how these hazards have been determined;

ii. which of these hazards have caused or contributed to high-consequence injuries during the reporting period;

iii. actions taken or underway to eliminate these hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls.

d. Any actions taken or underway to eliminate other work-related hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls.

e. Whether the rates have been calculated based on 200,000 or 1,000,000 hours worked.

f. Whether and, if so, why any workers have been excluded from this disclosure, including the types of worker excluded.

g. Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, such as any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used.

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

5 year performance document

The majority of occupational diseases are incorporated into Brambles Injury Frequency Rate (BIFR), however, due to the special circumstances faced in 2020, COVID-19 cases have been specifically excluded from BIFR because the widespread nature of the pandemic coupled with strong social distancing and other extensive protective measures at our operating facilities make it very difficult to determine if a case is occupational. 

FY20 BIFR figures have been verified by third-party limited assurance in the 2020 Sustainability Review. Brambles has minimal exposure to occupational illnesses. The key risks for injury in Brambles businesses include all driving and the segregation of pedestrians from vehicles and equipment. The major types of injury include strains, nail punctures, lacerations and slips. These issues were addressed by safety initiatives during FY20 and remain an ongoing focus for all business units. Our Zero Harm Charter and safety management system applies to all of our business segments and employees.

a. For all employees:

i. The number of fatalities as a result of work-related ill health;

ii. The number of cases of recordable work-related ill health;

iii. The main types of work-related ill health.

b. For all workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the organization:

i. The number of fatalities as a result of work-related ill health;

ii. The number of cases of recordable work-related ill health;

iii. The main types of work-related ill health.

c. The work-related hazards that pose a risk of ill health, including:

i. how these hazards have been determined;

ii. which of these hazards have caused or contributed to cases of ill health during the reporting period;

iii. actions taken or underway to eliminate these hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls.

d. Whether and, if so, why any workers have been excluded from this disclosure, including the types of worker excluded.

e. Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, such as any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used.

2020 Sustainability Review - Safety, p 19

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

5 year performance document

See 403-9

a. Average hours of training that the organization’s employees have undertaken during the reporting period, by:

i. gender;

ii. employee category.

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 (employee training and education)

2020 Sustainability Review -  Learning and Development and Talent Management, p 20

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

5 year performance document

a. Type and scope of programs implemented and assistance provided to upgrade employee skills.

b. 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 (employee training and education)

2020 Sustainability Review -  Learning and Development and Talent Management, p 20

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

5 year performance document

Brambles' provides transition assistance programs in cases of termination of employment under certain circumstances. This varies from country to country, but may include outplacement support via career coaching, CV clinics and interview training.

a. 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 (employee training and education)

The core purpose of Brambles approach to performance management is: ‘Optimising performance through ongoing and constructive conversations that motivate and enable teams and individuals.’ Every employee has individual personal objectives and development goals. These are reviewed and feedback given regularly and frequently throughout the year, and every employee has an annual appraisal and career conversation with their manager.

a. Percentage of individuals within the organization’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories:

i. Gender;

ii. Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years old;

iii. Other indicators of diversity where relevant (such as minority or vulnerable groups).

b. Percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories:

i. Gender;

ii. Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years old;

iii. Other indicators of diversity where relevant (such as minority or vulnerable groups).

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

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. Ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men for each employee category, by significant locations of operation.

b. 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)

5 year performance document

2020 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

a. Total number of incidents of discrimination during the reporting period.

b. Status of the incidents and actions taken with reference to the following:

i. Incident reviewed by the organization;

ii. Remediation plans being implemented;

iii. Remediation plans that have been implemented, with results reviewed through routine internal management review processes;

iv. Incident no longer subject to action.

There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct, including in relation to discrimination, in the bi‑annual management declarations for FY20. We did receive, through the Speaking Up Hotline, a number of discrimination allegations (as we do every year). They were all investigated and, where appropriate, disciplinary action was taken.

a. Operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of:

i. child labor;

ii. young workers exposed to hazardous work.

b. Operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of child labor either in terms of:

i. type of operation (such as manufacturing plant) and supplier;

ii. countries or geographic areas with operations and suppliers considered at risk.

c. Measures taken by the organization in the reporting period intended to contribute to the effective abolition of child labor.

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

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (abolition of child labour)

Brambles has a human rights policy in the Code of Conduct.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. Moreover, supplier terms and conditions that address human rights are standard across the business. Brambles reserves the right to terminate a supplier contract and to inspect if we have reasonable suspicion of non-compliance. All approved suppliers are asked to return a supplier acknowledgement form that reaffirms human rights and fair labour practices, amongst other things. Brambles also publishes a statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act. There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct relating to child labour, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY20. Brambles risk committees assess risks relating to child labour and the relevant committess also assess sustainability and supply chain risks to which Brambles is subject. Brambles has been assessed as being subject to the risk of its suppliers breaching human rights (including child labour), with the risk considered possible and with moderate consequences.

a. Operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor either in terms of:

i. type of operation (such as manufacturing plant) and supplier;

ii. countries or geographic areas with operations and suppliers considered at risk.

b. Measures taken by the organization in the reporting period intended to contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor.

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

Brambles has a human rights policy in the Code of Conduct.

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. Moreover, supplier terms and conditions that address human rights are standard across the business. Brambles reserves the right to terminate a supplier contract and to inspect if we have reasonable suspicion of non-compliance. All approved suppliers are asked to return a supplier acknowledgement form that reaffirms human rights and fair labour practices, amongst other things. Brambles also publishes a statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act. There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct relating to forced labour, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY20. Brambles risk committees assess risks relating to forced labour and the relevant committess also assess sustainability and supply chain risks to which Brambles is subject. Brambles has been assessed as being subject to the risk of its suppliers breaching human rights (including forced labour), with the risk considered possible and with moderate consequences.

a. Total number of identified incidents of violations involving the rights of indigenous peoples during the reporting period.

b. Status of the incidents and actions taken with reference to the following:

i. Incident reviewed by the organization;

ii. Remediation plans being implemented;

iii. Remediation plans that have been implemented, with results reviewed through routine internal management review processes;

iv. 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 relating to indigenous rights, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY20. 

a. Total number and percentage of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or human rights impact assessments, by country.

Brambles has screened all preferred suppliers to the business as a whole, with due diligence conducted for all new and renewing supplier contracts. Risk-based due diligence on existing suppliers is also underway. Due diligence on all suppliers is renewed periodically in accordance with the supplier’s risk profile (and they are monitored throughout the life of the engagement using an automated screening tool). Moreover, supplier terms and conditions that address human rights are standard across the business. Brambles reserves the right to terminate a supplier contract and to inspect if we have reasonable suspicion of non-compliance. All approved suppliers are asked to return a supplier acknowledgement form that reaffirms human rights and fair labour practices, amongst other things. Please also refer to our statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act.

a. Total number of hours in the reporting period devoted to training on human rights policies or procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations.

b. Percentage of employees trained during the reporting period in human rights policies or procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations.

Brambles’ Code of Conduct includes our Human Rights policy and provides an ethical and legal framework for all employees in the conduct of Brambles business. Brambles implements its Code of Conduct through a variety of training and induction programs. Mandatory annual Code of Conduct training is delivered in 19 languages. At least 93% of employees had completed this training by 1 September 2020.

a. Total number and percentage of significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening.

b. The definition used for ‘significant investment agreements’.

Brambles has screened all preferred suppliers to the business as a whole, with due diligence conducted for all new and renewing supplier contracts. Risk-based due diligence on existing suppliers is also underway. Due diligence on all suppliers is renewed periodically in accordance with the supplier’s risk profile (and they are monitored throughout the life of the engagement using an automated screening tool). Moreover, supplier terms and conditions that address human rights are standard across the business. Brambles reserves the right to terminate a supplier contract and to inspect if we have reasonable suspicion of non-compliance. All approved suppliers are asked to return a supplier acknowledgement form that reaffirms human rights and fair labour practices, amongst other things. Please also refer to our statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act.

a. Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using social criteria.

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 has a human rights policy in the Code of Conduct. The Human Rights Policy applies to all directors, officers and employees. Brambles is also committed to working with joint ventures, 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. Moreover, supplier terms and conditions that address human rights are standard across the business. Brambles reserves the right to terminate a supplier contract and to inspect if we have reasonable suspicion of non-compliance. All approved suppliers are asked to return a supplier acknowledgement form that reaffirms human rights and fair labour practices, amongst other things. Brambles also publishes a statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act.

a. Number of suppliers assessed for social impacts.

b. Number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative social impacts.

c. Significant actual and potential negative social impacts identified in the supply chain.

d. Percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative social impacts with which improvements were agreed upon as a result of assessment.

e. Percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential negative social impacts with which relationships were terminated as a result of assessment, and why.

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

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

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

See 414-1. Brambles has assessed its supply chain as a whole, in line with our public statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act. Brambles is also creating a customized approach, under which such lumber suppliers will undergo an enhanced due diligence program. Currently, Brambles conducts enhanced due diligence for repair, labor, and transportation suppliers through the global onboarding program. This will also be extended over time. We have identified the countries and positions most at risk, using various publicly available sources including the US Department of State Report on Human Rights (2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices). While we have identified risk areas in our own operations, our primary area of concern is in our supply chain- and those entities who supply lumber, manage our repair facilities, provide labor, transportation or logistics services. As a result of this assessment, we have launched a global third party due diligence program that requires enhanced due diligence of such suppliers. 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 FY20.

a. Total monetary value of financial and in-kind political contributions made directly and indirectly by the organization by country and recipient/beneficiary.

b. If applicable, how the monetary value of in-kind contributions was estimated.

As clearly stated in our Code of Conduct, p 5, Brambles does not make political donations. In FY20, our direct financial or in-kind political donations were therefore equal to zero. Brambles made however financial contributions to lobbying and interest representation groups and trade associations in FY20, but the total amount was not material. Groups included food and grocery production trade associations that promote and support fresh food and grocery producers and retailers (who are amongst our customers); logistics and similar trade associations (which are important in Brambles' supply chain) and other relevant trade groups. Brambles is a member of the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the US Chamber of Commerce, but representations by the BCA and the US Chamber of Commerce may or may not reflect Brambles' position on specific public policy issues. CHEP lists associations on its website, specific to each location. For Australia see www.chep.com/au/en/consumer-goods/about-us/chep-australia/associations

a. Percentage of significant product and service categories for which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement.

Sustainability section of the website 

Zero Harm Charter

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

i. incidents of non-compliance with regulations resulting in a fine or penalty;

ii. incidents of non-compliance with regulations resulting in a warning;

iii. incidents of non-compliance with voluntary codes.

b. If the organization has not identified any non-compliance with regulations and/or 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.

a. Significant fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and/or regulations in the social and economic area in terms of:

i. total monetary value of significant fines;

ii. total number of non-monetary sanctions;

iii. cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms.

b. If the organization has not identified any non-compliance with laws and/or regulations, a brief statement of this fact is sufficient.

c. The context against which significant fines and non-monetary sanctions were incurred.

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

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 relating to impacts on society in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY20.