Our Sustainability Strategy
Our Sustainability Strategy is our roadmap for creating meaningful change, guided by three key pathways of influence. More than just a set of guidelines, it’s a commitment to weaving sustainability into the very fabric of our organisation. Drawing inspiration from the United Nations Development Programme, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Impact Standards and aligned ISO/UNDP PAS 53002, we’re integrating globally recognised frameworks into our management systems. This isn’t about ticking boxes – it’s about building genuine, measurable impact. We’re monitoring our progress, ensuring we’re not just talking about sustainability, but actively driving meaningful change where it matters most.
Our long-term objective is: ‘When Tonkin + Taylor is involved, the natural environment will be truly valued and protected, places and communities will thrive, and all people will be healthy, fulfilled, and empowered to pursue their aspirations.’
Our Sustainability Policy outlines our aspirations and commitment to embedding sustainability in everything we do. We also offer expertise in more recent and emerging speciality sustainability services such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, circular economy, nature-based solutions, and sustainable supply chains.
Find out more about our climate and sustainability services here.
Sustainability Framework
Our Sustainability Framework gives us a common language of the outcomes we impact, enable and influence through the work we do and in our own operations. The Framework draws on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, government and indigenous wellbeing frameworks, and infrastructure sustainability tools.
Our Purposeful Decisions Principles
Our Purposeful Decisions Principles support our people in making ‘purposeful decisions’ about the clients and partners we work with, the projects we contribute to, and how we approach the work we do. Our Purposeful Decisions Principles are:
- Our Pathway, Code of Conduct, Sustainability Policy, and other supporting policies will guide our decisions and shape the work we do.
- We will take a holistic and long-term view of likely sustainability impacts (positive and negative).
- We will consider how we can make the greatest contribution and influence outcomes.
- Before progressing, we will seek assurance that the key sustainability impacts can be addressed in our work or by others.
- We will consider how we can support outcomes for indigenous people, particularly through giving effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Key commitments + statements
Our progress reports + certifications
- Sustainability Reports: 2024, 2023
- Net Zero Carbon (since 2020): 2024
- DEIB: Pay transparency report, Gender Tick, Rainbow Tick
- ISO certifications: Environmental Management, Health and Safety, Quality
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