Sustainability framework

Brickworks is committed to social and environmental responsibility. As one of Australia’s largest and most diverse building products manufacturers, we believe we have a responsibility to our shareholders, employees, industry, environment and the wider community.

With the aim of improving Brickworks’ sustainability disclosure; we developed a Sustainability Framework which links our sustainability commitments with our business strategy. Central to the framework is our business purpose “We create beautiful products that last forever”.

Our framework also defines our approach to sustainability reporting, and is based on four key topics – Our People, Community, Environment and Responsible Business. An expanded materiality assessment was completed in FY19, providing updated guidance on material issues of importance to our stakeholders. These material issues formed the basis of reporting coverage in the key topic areas.

Material issues identified include: improving resource efficiency, waste management, reducing energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk (understanding carbon risks and opportunities), strengthening environmental compliance, engaging closely with local communities, sustainable supply chain (responsible procurement), developing innovative building products (innovation and sustainable products), corporate conduct (governance), health, safety and wellbeing.

This report outlines our approach to managing these material sustainability issues, a review of our sustainability performance during FY19 and disclosure of our ambitions for FY20.

We are committed to social responsibility and we aim to make a valuable contribution to our communities

• Partnerships • Community Engagement and Support

COMMUNITY

OUR PEOPLE

We create BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS that last forever

We are committed to managing our operations in an environmentally sustainable manner

• Energy and Emissions • Understanding Carbon Risks and Opportunities • Resource Efficiency • Waste Management • Rehabilitation and Local Communities • Environmental Performance and Compliance

ENVIRONMENT

Sustaining a strong culture driven by diverse and talented people is critical to our long-term success

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing • Training and Education • Diversity and Inclusion

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

We continue to lead the way through design, style, innovation, sustainability and collaboration

• Innovation and Sustainable Products • Product Compliance • Risk Management • Responsible Procurement • Governance