GRI Standards & SDGs Content Index

GRI 102: General Disclosures
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GRI indicator

GRI indicator description

SDG goal/s1

SDG target/s

Location of information

Notes

1. Organisational profile

102-1
Name of the organisation
N/A
N/A
102-2
Activities, brands, products and services
N/A
N/A
102-3
Location of headquarters
N/A
N/A

Annual Report:

Registered office and principal administration office – page 141

102-4
Location of operations (number of countries where organisation operates and names of countries with significant operations)
N/A
N/A

About Downer

Annual Report:

F2. Controlled entities – pages 112-114

102-5
Nature of ownership and legal form
N/A
N/A

Annual Report:

F. Group structure – pages 109-119
Information for investors – pages 146-148

102-6
Markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served and types of customers/beneficiaries)
N/A
N/A

About Downer

Annual Report:

Review of operations – page 6

B1. Segment information – pages 67-70

102-7
Scale of the organisation (number of employees, operations, net sales, total capitalisation, quantity of products/ services)
N/A
N/A

About Downer

Annual Report:

Review of operations – pages 6

Consolidated Statements and
B1. Segment information – pages 67-70

Quantity of products and services not identified.

102-8
Information on employees and other workers (total workforce by employment contract, type, gender and region)

10. Reduce inequality within and among countries

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

102-9
Supply chain (description as it relates to activities, brands, products and services)
N/A
N/A
102-10
Significant changes to the organisation and its supply chain (organisation’s size, structure, ownership or its supply chain)
N/A
N/A

Annual Report:

E. Capital structure and financing – pages 100-106

F. Group structure – pages 109-119

102-11
Is the precautionary approach or principle addressed and, if so, how?
N/A
N/A

About Downer: Our Promise

Governance

Annual Report:

Business strategies – pages 15-17

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk – page 114

The precautionary principle is an intrinsic component of our operational risk management approach.

102-12
External initiatives (externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles or other initiatives to which the organisation subscribes or which it endorses)
N/A
N/A

About this report

Health and safety

Environment

Governance and ethical conduct

Annual Report:

Governance and risk management – page 133

TCFD – Downer website

ASX Principles – pages 136-145

102-13
Memberships of associations
N/A
N/A

2. Strategy

102-14
Statement from the most senior decision-maker
N/A
N/A

3. Ethics and integrity

102-16
Values, principles, standards and norms of behaviour

16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

About Downer

Governance and ethical conduct

Annual Report:

Principle 3: Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly – pages 142-143

4. Governance

102-18
Governance structure
(including committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental and social impacts)
N/A
N/A

Health and safety

Environment

Governance and ethical conduct

Annual Report:

ASX Principles – pages 136-145

Board and Committee Structure

Accountability for good governance and sustainability performance are embedded in short-term incentive plans for senior managers.

Board Zero Harm Committee Charter

5. Stakeholder engagement

102-40
List of stakeholder groups
N/A
N/A
102-41
Collective bargaining agreements

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

102-42
Identifying and selecting stakeholders
N/A
N/A
102-43
Approach to stakeholder engagement
N/A
N/A
102-44
Key topics and concerns raised
N/A
N/A

6. Reporting practice

102-45
Entities included in the consolidated financial statements
N/A
N/A

About this report

Annual Report:

F3. Controlled entities – pages 112-114

102-46
Defining report content and topic boundaries
N/A
N/A
102-47
List of all material topics
N/A
N/A
102-48
Restatements of information
N/A
N/A

Restatements were made to FY18 and FY19 Scope 1 emissions and energy consumption, in response to an adjustment to the subcontractor estimation methodology.

102-49
Changes in reporting
N/A
N/A
102-50
Reporting period
N/A
N/A
Reporting period is for financial year 2020-21
102-51
Date of most recent report
N/A
N/A
N/A
2020 Sustainability Report and 2020 Annual Report.
102-52
Reporting cycle
N/A
N/A
Annual.
102-53
Contact point for questions regarding the report
N/A
N/A
102-54
Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards
N/A
N/A
102-55
GRI Content Index
N/A
N/A
102-56
External assurance
N/A
N/A
Independent Limited Assurance Statement included in this report.

Specific Standard Disclosures

200 Economic Topics
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GRI indicator

GRI indicator description

SDG goal/s1

SDG target/s

Location of information

Notes

GRI 201: Economic performance

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A

Materiality and stakeholder engagement

Annual Report:

Directors’ Report – pages 4-51

103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
201-1
Direct economic value generated and distributed

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors

300 Environmental Topics
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GRI indicator

GRI indicator description

SDG goal/s1

SDG target/s

Location of information

Notes

GRI 301: Materials

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
301-2
Percentage of materials that are used that are recycled input materials

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programs on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead

Data not currently collected at Group level. Downer provides products and services with increased efficiency of resource use and greater use of recycled or re-purposed materials which reduces costs for customers.

GRI 302: Energy

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A

Materiality and stakeholder engagement

Environment

Annual Report:

TCFD – page 135

103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
302-1
Energy consumption within the organisation

7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programs on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead 12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

302-3
Energy intensity

7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead

12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

302-4
Reduction of energy consumption

7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programs on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead

12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

GRI 303: Water

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
303-1
Water withdrawal by source

6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

GRI 304: Biodiversity

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A

Newly disclosed in FY21

103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
304-2

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.

15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements

Newly disclosed in FY21

GRI 305: Emissions

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A

Materiality and stakeholder engagement

Environment

Annual Report:

TCFD – page 135

103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
305-1
Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1)

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

305-2
Energy indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2)

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

13.Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

305-3
Other indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3)

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

12.4 By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their lifecycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimise their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

305-4
GHG emissions intensity

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

305-5
Reduction of GHG emissions

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Acknowledging that the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

Downer commits to the decarbonisation of its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45-50 per cent by 2035 from a FY18 base year and being net zero in the second half of this century

GRI 306: Effluents and waste

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
306-1
Water discharge by quality and destination

6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

Newly disclosed in FY20
306-2
Waste by type and disposal method

6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

12.4 By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their lifecycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimise their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

Newly disclosed in FY20
306-3
Significant spills

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages

6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements

GRI 307: Environmental compliance

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
307-1
Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations

16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

400 Social Topics
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GRI indicator

GRI indicator description

SDG goal/s1

SDG target/s

Location of information

Notes

GRI 401: Employment

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
401-1
New employee hires and employee turnover

5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

10. Reduce inequality within and among countries

5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

401-3
Parental leave

5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

5.4 Recognise and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

GRI 403: Occupational health and safety

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
403-2
Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational disease, lost days, and absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

3.4 By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and wellbeing

3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

Report does not include absenteeism rate

GRI 404: Training and education

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
404-1
Average hours of training per year per employee

4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

10. Reduce inequality within and among countries

4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

GRI 405: Diversity and equal opportunity

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees

5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

People

Relationships

Annual Report:

Board of Directors – pages 4-5

ASX Principles 1&2 – pages 136-142

GRI 413: Local communities

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
413-2
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities

1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere

1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance

Downer considers that all of its operations may have a potential impact on local communities and discloses its community engagement strategy.

GRI 419: Compliance

103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its boundary
N/A
N/A
103-2
The management approach and its components
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
419-1
Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area

16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

  1. Downer has utilised the SDG Compass (https://sdgcompass.org/business-indicators/) to map its GRI indicators to applicable SDG indicators.