b'Pledge toSustainabilit y Importantly, this includes increasing awareness and focusEducate, train and motivate the business to carry out on the need to protect our environment, which Pope Francisall aspects of daily operations in an environmentally addresses in his fervent plea for change in Laudato Si:responsible manner. This includes fostering a continuous On care for our common home.Ozcare recognises theenvironmental awareness and learning culture aimed at profound responsibility it has as a growing organisation toimproving the organisations adoption of environmentally minimise the impact of our operations on the environmentsustainable practices and behavioursAs a faith-based organisation, OzcareAs an employer of some 3,800 team members, Ozcareand we strive to reflect that dutifully in all that we do. recognises the important role it plays in driving positiveConsider the wider global impact of all activities upholds a strong commitment tochange in workforce and labour practices, and our aim isincluding those of our suppliers, customers and other To this end, we proactively seek to adopt measures across sustainability, in all its facets, and weto perform that role to the highest standards. Supportingthe organisation that involve tangible actions to reduce ourstakeholders and wherever possible, seek to establish take pride in our efforts to shape athis are our Guiding Principles and a commitment to leadcarbon footprint and environmental impact. Were seeingand maintain relationships with those who have by example in the areas of Integrity, Respect, Empathy andthe results of our efforts across a range of areas, not leastdemonstrated environmental sustainability practicesmore just and compassionate society.Compassion.of which is in fleet management and petrol reduction. At the Include the consideration of environmental issues in Grounded in our Catholic mission anddate of writing, Ozcare has converted 85% of its 600+ fleetbusiness strategies and initiatives and regularly monitor This principles-based approach to business ensures that,of vehicles to hybrid and is on track to have a fully hybrid our Guiding Principles, our approachat a minimum, we are meeting fundamental corporatethese to ensure our environmental commitment is upheldfleet by the end of 2023. to sustainability acknowledges theand social responsibilities in the areas of human rights,Ozcare looks forward to progressing these important labour, environment and anti-corruption. These are theOur success in fleet management notwithstanding, ourefforts in the coming years and to reinforcing our vision for inseparable link between social,building blocks for our continued success and an inherentcommitment to improve our environmental performance economic and environmentalrequirement not only for our own business, but all thoseis an organisation-wide and, amongst other things, Ozcarea more sustainable future. sustainability and the impact we canwith whom we conduct business. commits to:make as a growing organisation.Comply with all relevant National, State and Local Government environment legislation and regulationsTrisha, Carer, visiting a clients home in an Ozcare Fleet Toyota Hybrid Wherever possible, convert the aims of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into tangible actions across the organisationEstablish robust reporting mechanisms to monitor Ozcares sustainability progress against strategic targets and in line with the requirements of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)Consider renewable energy sources and invest in technologies and practices that provide alternatives to high-impact environment activities. Amongst other things, this includes a sustained focus on reducing waste, minimising the consumption of resources, reducing business travel, supporting paperless operations, increasing responsible recycling/re-use, reducing pollution and continuing to incorporate relevant practices that support a more sustainable future20 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2023 21'