Our Approach to Sustainability Globally

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Our Approach to Sustainability Globally

At Wasco, sustainability is about delivering value for all stakeholders in a responsible manner.

This entails balancing short and long-term interests that integrate economic, environment, social and governance (ESG) considerations into our global business strategy.

Following international best practices means that, wherever possible, Wasco strives to implement and maintain accredited management systems for corporate sustainability that drive performance and improvement. This is achieved by focusing on business processes, culture, and digital transformation that are underpinned by a strong governance structure.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Achieving sustainability means achieving carbon-neutral operations globally. We are committed to achieving carbon-neutrality in Wasco’s operations by implementing energy-efficient practices and adopting cleaner technologies.

At Wasco we actively mitigate climate change risks to reduce our carbon footprint through environmental stewardship, in safety and operational excellence, sustainable community partnerships and ethical conduct with transparency.

Environmental Stewardship

Wasco prioritises environmental stewardship by going beyond compliance to ensure the preservation and protection of ecosystems globally.

By following international best practices that are sustainable we reduce environmental impacts and demonstrate our commitment to a greener future for industry and society.

Safety and Operational Excellence

Placing the safety of our people as a top priority means Wasco maintains the highest international safety standards across Wasco’s operations globally.

Safeguarding our workforce and minimising operational risks entails focusing on operational excellence that ensures efficient and reliable project execution.

Sustainable Community Partnerships

Wasco actively engages with local communities, creating ‘win-win’ projects that are not only mutually beneficial partnerships but are underpinned by sustainability.

By investing in community development initiatives and generating socio-economic opportunities for underprivileged and marginalised communities, we are able to make significant contributions to sustainable and inclusive growth in diverse locations.

Ethical Conduct and Transparency

Leadership for Wasco means upholding the highest ethical standards and operating with integrity and transparency across diverse global boundaries.

Our commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and accountability helps us to build trust with green investors and financiers who value companies with strong governance practices.

EESG Commitment:

Our Guiding Principles

Economic Resiliance

We believe that sustainability is synonymous with resilience. We pursue strategies that enhance long-term economic viability while mitigating associated risks.

Environmental Responsibility

We recognise our duty as custodians of the environment, going beyond mere compliance to actively reduce our ecological impact and safeguard the planet for future generations.

Social Equity

Sustainability extends beyond environmental and encompasses people too. We champion social equity, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce and the communities we serve.

Governance

Integrity, transparency, and accountability form our governance framework. Ethical practices, risk management & stakeholder engagement are central to our operations.

Wasco currently engages with nine of the 17 UNSDG goals. We identify four key UNSDGs that significantly influence our sustainability strategy and where it can make substantial contributions. These are:

United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals

Wasco acknowledges the significance of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and we are committed to aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). We recognise that our business and operations globally have various impacts on stakeholders, economies and the environment. We continuously strive to be transparent in all our affairs as well as business activities and aim to minimise any adverse impacts.
These SDGs are particularly relevant for Wasco to guide our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts globally. By embracing the principles of the UNSDGs, Wasco aims to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development agenda while addressing the unique needs of our industry and the communities we serve.