Sustainability Commitment
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Content Our Sustainability Commitment ........................................................ 03 Diversity and Inclusion ........................................................................ 03 Social Sustainability ............................................................................. 04 Procurement and Supply Chain Sustainability ................................... 04 Environmental Sustainability ................................................................ 05 Human Capital Sustainability ................................................................ 05
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Sustainability Commitment OUR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT Drake New Zealand is committed to becoming more sustainable. As a global company with a broad national presence across New Zealand since 1971, we have a responsibility towards the betterment of the communities that we live and work within. Our sustainability mission for Drake New Zealand is to be consistent, accountable, involved in the community and to go green(er).
We are consistent in, and hold ourselves accountable for, becoming more sustainable, both internally and with our clients, candidates and supply chains. And finally, in everything we do, we want to be more involved in the community, through our charitable support as well as giving back - through our staff and through our business sponsorships. Every little bit counts, and together, we can make a difference.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Drake is proud that diversity and inclusion are “business as usual� in our company. We believe that different backgrounds and perspectives strengthen us.
disability, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, colour, race, religious belief, ethical belief, employment status or political opinion.
Our Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination policy reiterates our commitment to creating and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and a work culture of dignity and respect where all individuals are free from bullying and harassment and or discrimination of any kind.
Gender Diversity
Equal Employment Opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) means finding the best person for the job, basing selection only on factors which are relevant to the position. EEO is also about being fair. This means making sure that people are not treated unfairly due to assumptions which are unwarranted, irrelevant or untrue. Our EEO policy supports the employment aims and aspirations of all people regardless of gender, ethnic or national origins, age,
Drake has a 60:40 female to male gender balance among our leadership team. Our commitment to gender diversity is demonstrated through the following initiatives: 3 During induction, all staff are provided training on gender diversity, harassment and discrimination. 3 We aim to attract a gender-balanced pool of candidates for all advertised positions. 3 We ensure both genders are treated equally during the recruitment, training and promotion process. 3 We provide flexible working arrangements to accommodate maternity leave and related commitments.
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SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Community Involvement Drake is a proud supporter of local communities across New Zealand. We are committed to re-investing in the communities in which we operate, and we look to support and partner with local and small businesses to increase our social responsibility, create sustainability initiatives and provide equal opportunity. Please see below for a list of the sponsorships, charities and memberships we support: 3 Attitude Awards 3 Pink Star Walk 3 Starship Children’s’ Hospital 3 Trees that Count 3 Daffodil Day 3 Mobility Dogs 3 Eat My Lunch 3 Red Cross 3 Wairarapa Business Awards 3 Pink Ribbon Day 3 RSPCA 3 Westpac Tauranga Business Awards Drake New Zealand also encourages our staff to have community or charity involvement with a paid day off each year to support a cause of their choice.
PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY Our Commitment to Buying Local Our suppliers are based locally around New Zealand. We strive to procure all trades and services locally. Our approach also includes purchasing items in bulk where possible to reduce the frequency of our orders. This includes services such as: 3 Trades 3 Fleet servicing 3 IT & Telecommunication repair 3 Cleaning and facilities maintenance 3 Office supplies and equipment 3 Kitchen supplies 3 Merchandise Where possible, Drake endeavours to purchase all accommodation, flights and meal allowances through local
businesses. It is a part of Drake’s approach to investing in business locally, improving in the livelihoods and economy of the communities we work within.
Supply Chain We aim to have a sustainable procurement chain where possible to reduce carbon emissions. In every Drake office, we strive to source goods locally and sustainably. By reducing carbon miles for items such as catering, office supplies, the provision of trades and essential services, we are collectively making a real reduction to our company’s environmental footprint. It also supports the local community and strengthens economy in the regions we operate in.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Company-Wide Go Green Mission Drake New Zealand has a companywide environmental mandate which is implemented in the following ways: 3 Reducing our paper-based processes, developing electronic versions of our current paper-based forms and documents. 3 When we must print, doing so on recycled and ethically-sourced paper where possible. 3 Encourage use of reusable cups and bottles instead of disposable versions internally and with our clients and candidates, reducing the personal waste of our supply chain.
3 Donating a tree for every permanent placement made through Trees That Count. 3 Ensuring all lighting and electrical equipment is turned off when not in use. 3 Some offices have automatic switches installed to conserve energy. All electrical items are tested to ensure all items are in good condition and working order. 3 Ensuring all taps and other water delivery devices are turned off when not in use. 3 All sensitive documents are stored in a secured bin, which is sent for recycling. Other items (where possible) are also separated for recycling. General rubbish is disposed of regularly and responsibility. 3 Use of carbon-neutral office supplies.
HUMAN CAPITAL SUSTAINABILITY At Drake, we are committed to delivering a superior talent experience and building a healthy organisational culture. We know that investing in our talent will help drive long-term company performance and sustainability. Our human capital strategy focuses on the following: 3 Candidate Care programme – We offer free tools to help job seekers get work ready and secure employment, recognise our Field Staff Employees of the Month in every branch and have a private Facebook Community page to engage with internal staff and field staff. 3 Wellbeing - We support a culture of wellbeing with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme,
discounted gym memberships and discounted private health insurance. 3 Development of our staff – We provide many opportunities for training and upskilling our staff from sales training to leadership development programmes for our managers or up-and-coming superstars. 3 Milestone celebrations - We recognise the value what each individual brings to the company and we celebrate staff anniversaries and birthdays as a team. 3 Staff rewards – in addition to our commission schemes, the Drake 100% Club is an all-expenses-paid top performer retreat with other global attendees, designed to motivate and engage employees across the world.
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