GRI Index

Statement of use	Brambles has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 (Fiscal Year 22).
GRI 1 used	GRI 1: Foundation 2021
Applicable GRI Sector Standard(s)	Non apply

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GRI 2: General Disclosures

'In accordance' status: Comprehensive

GRI
Standard

Detail

UN Sustainable Development Goal
(if relevant)

Brambles FY22 response

GRI 2: General Disclosures

2-1	Organizational details	About Brambles Contact & Location Sustainability Review 2022 – Supplementary Information Countries of Operation Privacy Policy
2-2	Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting	Sustainability Review 2022 – Supplementary Information Annual Report 2022 Brambles includes all subsidiaries in its financial reporting. The Annual Report 2022 outlines reporting scope: page number 45, notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements. Note 1. About this report A) Basis of Prepraration. This report is independantly audited: page 71, Independent Auditor's Report. Brambles aligns sustainability reporting with Financial reporting, scope detail can be found in The Supplementary Information 2022, page 4, Boundaries. The Annual Sustainability Review 2022 is independantly assured by KPMG, page 7, Assurance.
2-3	Reporting period, frequency and contact point	Sustainability Review 2022 sustainability@brambles.com Annual, aligns with financial year: 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022
2-4	Restatements of information	Sustainability Review 2022 – Supplementary Information
2-5	External assurance	Sustainability Review 2022 Limited Assurance Report Sustainability Review 2022 – Supplementary Information: page 7, Assurance
2-6	Activities, value chain and other business relationships	Annual Report 2022 About Brambles Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review 2022 – Supplementary Information
2-7	Employees	Five-year Performance Data 2022 Sustainability Review 2022 – Supplementary Information
2-8	Workers who are not employees	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.
2-9	Governance structure and composition	Board of Directors Board & Committees of the Board Corporate Governance Statement 2022 Sustainability Governance
2-10	Nomination and selection of the highest governance body	Corporate Governance Overview Nominations Committee Charter Board Skills Matrix Board of Directors
2-11	Chair of the highest governance body	Board of Directors
2-12	Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts	Corporate Governance Statement 2022 pages 14-15, Principle 7: Recognise and Manage Risk Sustainability Governance Sustainability Review 2021 – Supplementary Information
2-13	Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts	Corporate Governance Statement 2022 pages 14-15, Principle 7: Recognise and Manage Risk Sustainability Governance
2-14	Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting	Sustainability Governance Brambles 2022 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
2-15	Conflicts of interest	Corporate Governance Overview Nominations Committee Charter
2-16	Communication of critical concerns	Corporate Governance Statement 2022 pages 14-15, Principle 7.4 Environmental & Social Risks Sustainability Governance EthicsPoint
2-17	Collective knowledge of the highest governance body	Corporate Governance Statement 2022 pages 14-15, Principle 7.4 Environmental & Social Risks Sustainability Governance
2-18	Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body	Corporate Governance Statement 2022 Sustainability Governance
2-19	Remuneration policies	Remuneration Committee Charter Annual Report 2022 page 28, Directors’ Report – Remuneration Report
2-20	Process to determine remuneration	Remuneration Committee Charter Annual Report 2022 page 28, Directors’ Report – Remuneration Report
2-21	Annual total compensation ratio	Annual Report 2022 Sustainability Review 2022 – Supplementary Information The ratio of CEO compensation to median annual compensation for all employees (excluding CEO) (base salary and bonuses) for Brambles for FY22 is 66.01:1 (median salary for all employees – excluding CEO – being 39,139.62 USD).
2-22	Statement on sustainable development strategy	Sustainability Review 2022 UN Global Compact Communication on Progress
2-23	Policy commitments	Corporate Governance Statement 2022 UN Global Compact Communication on Progress About Brambles Code of Conduct In 2015, economic, environmental and social sustainability risks were incorporated into the Group’s risk management framework. This framework was further enhanced 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 2022 (Principle 7. Recognise and Manage Risk, pp 15‑16).
2-24	Policy commitments	Modern Slavery Act Code of Conduct Sustainability Governance
2-25	Processes to remediate negative impacts	Speak Up Policy Group Guidelines for Serious Incident Reporting Policy Modern Slavery Act
2-26	Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns	Code of Conduct Modern Slavery Act EthicsPoint Speak Up Policy
2-27	Compliance with laws and regulations	Brambles SASB 2022 Brambles did not receive any significant fines or non-monetary sanctions in any region for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations during FY22. Brambles received 4 environmental breaches, total costs of environmental citations during FY22 were US$0. 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 FY22.
2-28	Membership associations	Brambles made contributions trade associations, lobbying and interest representation groups in FY22, totaling approximately USD 870000 (which is not considered material): Political campaigns, ballots measures or referendums: USD 0 (Brambles does not make political donations - Code of Conduct p 5) Political organizations, trade associations or tax-exempt groups whose role is to influence political campaigns or legislative activities, including chambers of commerce, trade boards, and the like. This includes membership fees towards trade associations, industry associations and business associations: approximately USD 770000 Registered lobbyists and lobbying groups: approximately USD 100000 Other (e.g. spending related to ballot measures or referendums): USD 0 These contributions were made to groups on specific issues relevant to Brambles, including between others: food, grocery and consumer goods trade associations that promote and support fresh food, grocery and consumer goods producers and retailers (who are amongst our customers): approximately USD 190000 associations or groups that promote the circular economy: approximately USD 230000 The three groups receiving the largest contributions in FY22 were the following: the US Chamber of Commerce (USD 170000) Retail Industry Leaders Association (USD 43000) Ellen MacArthur Foundation (USD 42433) Representations by these organizations may or may not reflect Brambles' position on specific public policy issues and none of the amounts aforementioned are considered material. Code of Conduct page 5
2-29	Approach to stakeholder engagement	Sustainability Review 2022 Page 4 - Materiality Matrix Sustainability Governance - Stakeholder Engagement
2-30	Collective bargaining agreements	Collective bargaining agreements are in place in the following countries and regions; Australia & New Zealand (Non Salaried Employees), Benelux, France, Germany, Canada, LATAM, UK, Ireland, Italy & Spain. The number of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements varies depending on whether the agreement is Country/Region based (Benelux, France, Germany, Canada, LATAM), Industry Wide (Spain & Italy), Unionised Location based (UKI Severnside, Birmingham, Pontefract, Manchester, Durham and Ireland Plants) or Enterprise agreements for non salaried in both Australia and New Zealand.

GRI 3: Material Topics

'In accordance' status: Comprehensive

GRI Standard

Detail

UN Sustainable Development Goal (if relevant)

Brambles FY21 response

GRI 3: Material Topics

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Process to determine material topics

Sustainability Review 2022 - supplementary information

Sustainability Review 2022

Brambles’ engagements with key stakeholders have helped develop this materiality matrix.

It outlines the top issues ranked for relative importance to our stakeholders and their relative importance to Brambles. A variety of sources are used to inform this iterative process

including surveys with customers, investors, peers, industry groups, employees and media reviews. More information on this process is available in the 2022 Sustainability Review p4 and Supplementary document

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List of material topics

Sustainability Review 2022 - supplementary information

Sustainability Review 2022

Climate change impacts (TCFD), Sustainable (business) growth, Move to climate-neutral circular economy, Zero Harm, Social imact of value chain, Overuse of the world's resources (including raw materials), Work/life balance, Transparency and corporate governance (including anti-corruption and bribery), Learning and Development, Environmental Impact of direct operations

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Management of material topics

Addressing climate change through the circular economy

Sustainability Review 2022

Sustainability Review 2022 - supplementary information

Sustainability section on the website

Sustainability Governance

Brambles defines sustainability as the strategies and activities the Group has adopted in relation to its employees, the environment, ethics and the community.

The Brambles Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has operational responsibility for sustainability issues.

The ELT helps to formulate sustainability policies and is responsible for implementing these across the organisation. Brambles Sustainability Risk Committee (SRC), formed in 2016, is responsible for assisting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with sustainability strategies, targets and activities, consistent with the Group’s Shared Values. Sustainability is part of the ELT agenda on a regular basis. 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 Board is also regularly updated on sustainability issues, either by the CEO or members of the Sustainability Risk Committee.

Brambles’ Code of Conduct provides an ethical and legal framework for all employees in the conduct of Brambles business. It includes policies on Corporate Supplier Responsibility, Environment, Health and Safety, Diversity, Supplier, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and so on. Brambles implements its Code of Conduct through a variety of training and induction programs. All new employees receive and sign-off a copy of the Code of Conduct. In addition, business units provide regular training.

As part of Brambles' internal compliance, designated country General Managers are required to sign off on compliance with the Code of Conduct in bi-annual management declarations, as well as detail representations received from local communities, governments or legitimate special interest groups that raise any significant, or potentially significant, community relations issues.

Brambles’ Headquarters and each of its business units have a risk and control committee (RCC). Each RCC conducts an in-depth review on a regular basis of the risk profile of the relevant business unit, or of Headquarters. In 2015, economic, environmental and social sustainability risks were incorporated into the Group’s risk management framework. The ELT, through the CEO, prepares a risk report for the Board twice yearly. Further information on Brambles risk management is outlined each year in its Corporate Governance Statement.

Brambles uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards as a framework for the reporting of our sustainability activities. We also seek external assurance each year on key areas of focus.

Brambles encourages independent external evaluation of our sustainability performance through participation in initiatives such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, CDP, CDP Forests, CDP Supply Chain and FTSE4Good. Scores or rankings are provided publicly where applicable.

GRI 200: Economic

'In accordance' status: Comprehensive

GRI Standard

Detail

UN Sustainable Development Goal (if relevant)

Brambles FY22 response

GRI 201: Economic performance

201-1	Direct economic value generated and distributed	Annual Report 2022 Sustainability Review 2022 - Sustainability Review 2022 page 29
201-2	Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change	Brambles' CDP response Brambles TCFD 2021 Annual Disclosure
201-3	Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans	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 20. Retirement Benefit Obligations in the Annual Review 2022 p59
201-4	Financial assistance received from government	Annual Report 2022 Brambles' Tax Report 2021

GRI 202: Market presence

202-1

Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage

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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). 3.9% of employees as at 30 June 2022 were temporary workers. In countries where no minimum wage levels are regulated, Brambles pays a salary at the appropriately benchmarked market rate.

5 year performance document

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Proportion of senior management hired from the local community

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

As at 30 June 2022 80.73% of senior management are of the same nationality as the country they work in (defined as band 4–7 employees. This excludes USA where the antionality field is not populated. See our 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document for more information on how our employees are classified.

GRI 203: Indirect economic impacts

203-1

Infrastructure investments and services supported

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2022 Sustainability Review - Page 29 of the Sustainability Review 2022

Sustainability section of website

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Significant indirect economic impacts

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2022 Sustainability Review

Sustainability section of website

UN Global Compact and UN SDGs

Annual Report 2022

GRI 204: Procurement practices

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Proportion of spending on local suppliers

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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 2022, Note 3. Continuing Operations - Operating Expenses, p 94

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 2022 p22

GRI 205: Anti-corruption

205-1

Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

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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 and no fines related to corruption and bribery of government officials in FY22, and no such matters were identified in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise. In addition there were no reported human rights issues in our operations during FY22. 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.

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Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

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All employees receive regular training on the Code of Conduct, which includes Brambles' Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy. Training is mandatory, Code of Conduct training achieved a 98.7% completion rate in FY22.

Modern Slavery Act

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Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

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There were no material breaches of the Code of Conduct and no fines related to corruption and bribery of government officials in FY22, and no such matters were identified in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise. In addition there were no reported human rights issues in our operations during FY22.

GRI 206: Anti-competitive behavior
206-1	Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices		Brambles has not had any material fines or settlements related to anti-competitive practices in the past five fiscal years, including FY22.

GRI 207: Tax
207-1	Approach to tax	Tax Policy Brambles' Tax Report Annual Report 2022 2022 Corporate Governance Statement Code of Conduct Digital Brochure Speak Up Policy
207-2	Tax governance, control, and risk management	Tax Policy Brambles' Tax Report Annual Report 2022 2022 Corporate Governance Statement Code of Conduct Digital Brochure Speak Up Policy
207-3	Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax	Tax Policy Brambles' Tax Report Annual Report 2022 2022 Corporate Governance Statement Code of Conduct Digital Brochure Speak Up Policy
207-4	Country-by-country reporting	Brambles' Tax Report Annual Report 2022

GRI 300: Environment

'In accordance' status: Comprehensive

GRI Standard

Detail

UN Sustainable Development Goal (if relevant)

Brambles FY22 response

GRI 301: Materials

301-1

Materials used by weight or volume

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2022 Sustainability Review

5 year performance document

301-2

Recycled input materials used

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2022 Sustainability Review

5 year performance document

301-3

Reclaimed products and their packaging materials

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An image of the 12th Sustainability Goal, 'Responsible Consumption and Production'

2022 Sustainability Review

5 year performance document

2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

GRI 302: Energy
302-1	Energy consumption within the organization	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
302-1	Energy consumption within the organization
302-2	Energy consumption outside of the organization	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
302-2	Energy consumption outside of the organization
302-3	Energy intensity	5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
302-3	Energy intensity
302-4	Reduction of energy consumption	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
302-4	Reduction of energy consumption
302-5	Reductions in energy requirements of products and services	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
302-5	Reductions in energy requirements of products and services

GRI 303: Water
303-1	Interactions with water as a shared resource	2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document
303-2	Management of water discharge-related impacts	5 year performance document Zero Harm Charter
303-3	Water withdrawal	5 year performance document
303-4	Water discharge	5 year performance document
303-5	Water consumption	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

GRI 304: Biodiversity
304-1	Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas	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. 2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document Brambles SASB 2022
304-2	Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity	CHEP Sub-Sahraran Africa has 18 pine-timber farms, see page 23 of the 2022 Sustainability Review for information on Biodiversity. 2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document Brambles TCFD 2021 Annual Disclosure
304-3	Habitats protected or restored	See row 68 on 2022 SASB Index and page 23 of the 2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document
304-4	IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations	See row 68 on 2022 SASB Index and page 23 of the 2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review Brambles SASB 2022

GRI 305: Emissions
305-1	Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
305-1	Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
305-2	Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
305-2	Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
305-3	Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
305-3	Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
305-4	GHG emissions intensity	5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
305-4	GHG emissions intensity

305-5	Reduction of GHG emissions	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
305-5	Reduction of GHG emissions
305-6	Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)	5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission
305-7	Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions	5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Brambles' CDP submission

GRI 306: Effluents and waste
306-1	Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts	2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Sustainability Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets
306-2	Management of significant waste-related impacts	2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document Sustainability Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets
306-3	Waste generated	5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document
306-4	Waste diverted from disposal	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document
306-5	Waste directed to disposal	2022 Sustainability Review 5 year performance document 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document

GRI 308: Supplier environmental assessment

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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 FY22 for the supply of certified sustainable sources.

71.8% 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.

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Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

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 FY22 came from certified sustainable forest.

More information can be found on 2022 Sustainability Review and 2022 sustainability review - supplementary information

GRI 400: Social

'In accordance' status: Comprehensive

GRI Standard

Detail

UN Sustainable Development Goal (if relevant)

Brambles FY22 response

GRI 401: Employment		2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information‑document Sustainability Goals - Better‑Workplace Sustainability Framework 5 year performance document
401-1	New employee hires and employee turnover	5 year performance document
401-2	Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees	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 2022, 3.6% of Brambles employees are on temporary contracts. 5 year performance document
401-3	Parental leave	5 year performance document

GRI 402: Labor/Management relations
402-1	Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes		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 2-30) 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.

GRI 403: Occupational health and safety
403-1	Occupational health and safety management system	Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets Health and Safety Policy 2022 Sustainability Review Zero Harm Charter 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document
403-2	Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation	Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets Health and Safety Policy 2022 Sustainability Review Zero Harm Charter 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document
403-3	Occupational health services	Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets Health and Safety Policy 2022 Sustainability Review Zero Harm Charter
403-4	Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety	Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets Health and Safety Policy 2022 Sustainability Review 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.
403-5	Worker training on occupational health and safety	Brambles implements its Code of Conduct (including its health and safety policy) through the 'Know the Code' mandatory training course, delivered in several different languages. Further local training on Zero Harm are also implemented and tracked at site level. More information can be seen on page 17 of the 2022 Sustainability Annual Review Zero Harm Charter 5 year performance document
403-6	Promotion of worker health	Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets Health and Safety Policy 2022 Sustainability Review Zero Harm Charter
403-7	Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships	Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets Health and Safety Policy 2022 Sustainability Review Zero Harm Charter
403-8	Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system	Brambles 2025 Sustainability Targets Health and Safety Policy 2022 Sustainability Review Zero Harm Charter 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document
403-9	Work-related injuries	2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document 5 year performance document The majority of occupational diseases are incorporated into Brambles Injury Frequency Rate (BIFR). Due to the special circumstances faced with COVID-19, cases of COVID-19 were 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. FY22 BIFR figures have been verified by third-party limited assurance in the 2022 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 FY22 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. During FY22, Brambles had zero fatalities among its employees and contractors who were working under its direct supervision.
403-10	Work-related ill health	2022 Sustainability Review 2022 Sustainability Review - supplementary information document 5 year performance document see 403-9

GRI 404: Training and education

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Average hours of training per year per employee

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2022 Sustainability Review - p16 sustainability review

5 year performance document

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Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs

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2022 Sustainability Review

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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

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Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews

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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

GRI 405: Diversity and equal opportunity

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Diversity of governance bodies and employees

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Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men

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GRI 406: Non-discrimination

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406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

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Brambles internally monitors and reports on number of incidents of discrimination. The total number of all speak up complaints made and resolved is communicated annually in our performance KPIs. Remediation processes are in place, outlined in the Speak-up Policy.

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Speak Up Policy

GRI 408: Child labor

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408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor

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Our Modern Slavery Statement gives an overview of our risk of child labour.

Modern Slavery Act

GRI 409: Forced or compulsory labor

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409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor

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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 and AU Modern Slavery Acts. There were no reported human rights issues across Brambles opearations during FY22 and no material breaches of the Code of Conduct relating to forced labour, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY22. 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.

GRI 411: Rights of indigenous peoples
411-1	411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples		There were no reported human rights issues during FY22 and material breaches of the Code of Conduct relating to indigenous rights, in the bi-annual management declarations, or otherwise, in FY22.

GRI 414: Supplier social assessment

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414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

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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 and AU Modern Slavery Acts.

5 year performance document

Code of Conduct Digital Brochure

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414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

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See 414-1. Brambles has assessed its supply chain as a whole, in line with our public statement in response to the UK and AU Modern Slavery Acts. 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 launched a global third party due diligence program that requires enhanced due diligence of such suppliers. There were reported human rights issues across Brambles operations during FY22 and 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 FY22.

GRI 415: Public Policy
415-1	415-1 Political contributions		As clearly stated in our Code of Conduct, p 5, Brambles does not make political donations. In FY22, 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 FY22, 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 makes contribution to the US Chamber of Commerce, but representations by 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

GRI 416: Customer health and safety

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416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories

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Zero Harm Charter

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416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services

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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 ESG related fines or non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations relating to the provision and use of products and services during the FY22 in relation to customer health and safety.

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