Annual integrated report 2018

Australasia continued At the Auckland and the new Hamilton distribution centres, compacting balers are being used in the recycling of cardboard and plastic. They save space and improve recycling rates while significantly boosting the revenue generated from these initiatives. See: www.bidfood.com.au/about/ sustainability Natural capital 2018 % Change 2017 Diesel ( kilolitres ) 9 804 5 9 340 Petrol ( kilolitres ) 785 9 720 LPG (tonnes) 131 5 115 LNG (tonnes) 73 3 72 Aircon gas (tonnes) 3 – NR Electricity (non-renewable) (kWh) 79 834 037 9 73 142 923 Electricity (renewable) (kWh) 5 540 154 11 5 000 000 Municipal water ( kilolitres ) 300 015 29 233 420 Depot (m 2 ) 469 986 5 445 716 Vehicles 1 135 (3) 1 171 Human capital Employee development is a key operational focus and expenditure on staff training continues to increase. In New Zealand, the roll-out continues of “seeing eye” technology that detects driver fatigue and inattention. The deployment reduces the risk of accidents and can save lives. Health and safety procedures are well drilled in all our New Zealand sites and close analysis made of typical workplace injuries and remedial action. Within Australian operations, all branches are guided by a Quality, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety Policy that outlines strict occupational, health and safety procedures. In 2018, Bidfood Australia launched its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to promote mental wellbeing and provide team members with access to free and confidential counselling, either face-to-face or by phone. Professional EAP assistance enables individuals to develop strategies for handling stress, set goals and plan for major life events or changes. Social and relationship capital Bidfood Australia is a proud partner of KickStart for Kids. We donate a pallet of milk every week to the programme. Annually, this equates to A$30 000 worth of milk. Each week, the gift of milk enables KickStart for Kids to serve around 40 000 breakfasts and 10 000 lunches to schoolchildren in need. This year, Bidfood Australia also partnered with Reconciliation Australia and developed a Reconciliation Action Plan that encourages cultural learning, respectful business practices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. Bidfood Australia is also a proud sponsor of the Australian Culinary Federation, the industry organisation that represents professional chefs, cooks, apprentices and culinary students. Bidfood Australia is involved with leading apprentice chef competition, the Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award, along with numerous regional culinary student initiatives. Scope 1+ emissions (tCO 2 e) (only refrigerants and aircon gases) 11 372 2017: NR Scope 3* (tonnes) Food waste 47 Waste recycled 320 Waste to landfill 1 213 2017: NR Scope 1 emissions (tCO 2 e) (excl refrigerants and aircon gases) 28 747 2017: 27 151 Scope 2 emissions (tCO 2 e) 48 403 2017: 43 950 NR = not reported * Emissions not calculated. 28 Bid Corporation Limited Annual integrated report 2018