ESG commitment.

Zeal Futures recognises that sustainable success is underpinned by strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Our ESG Statement (adopted March 2023) is led by our Board, CEO, and executive team, and is integrated across our operations. As a service-led organisation, we understand our long-term success is intrinsically linked to our ability to champion sustainability and responsibility.

We continuously adapt our ESG practices to meet stakeholder expectations and contribute positively to our communities and the environment.

Environmental responsibility guiding principles:

We strive to minimise our carbon footprint by implementing energy-efficient practices, reducing waste, and using environmentally sustainable products whenever possible.

We actively seek out opportunities to promote sustainable practices within our industry and supply chain.

Actions:

• We are actively reducing our carbon footprint through energy-efficient practices, low-waste office environments, and digital-first service delivery.
• We prefer to engage suppliers who can demonstrate environmentally responsible operations and alignment with sustainability principles.
• If requested by our host employers, we can offer a remote mentoring model to reduce the need for travel, lowering emissions while maintaining high levels of personal support.

Social responsibility guiding principles:

We are committed to treating all employees, clients, and stakeholders with respect, fairness, and dignity. We prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and ensure all employees have access to a safe and healthy work environment. We engage with our local communities to support social and economic development initiatives. We have a renewed focus and effort to lead progress on the social issues of gender equity and inclusion, advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and addressing modern slavery.

We recognise the need to engage with underrepresented groups and provide equitable opportunities in recruiting, the workplace, and promotion.

Actions:

• Zeal Futures fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment and workplace practices. This includes strategies targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in non-traditional trades (WINTT), people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
• We hold exemptions from the Anti-Discrimination Board to promote diversity in recruitment, especially in underrepresented groups.
• We deliver community engagement initiatives to improve access to vocational education, build local capability, and promote lifelong learning pathways.
• Our practices also actively combat modern slavery risks across our business and supply chain.