Environmental Sustainability. It’s a mouthful to say, and what it truly entails is somewhat vague. It means a different thing to different people. But what does it mean for Warrigal? In 2008 the CEO Mark Sewell identified environmental sustainability as part of our new direction to ensuring the impacts we make today do not affect the next generation of people we will care for. A flurry of projects eschewed; optimised air condition systems, lighting upgrades, improved recycling and education to help our staff and residents embrace sustainable practices. These projects had incredible impact both financially and environmentally, and in 2014 we were recognised with the Excellence in Sustainability Award by the Illawarra Business Chamber and various other awards. Now in 2016 we have formalised our approach, with the launch of our Environmental Sustainability Framework. This brings together all of the areas of sustainability and particularly targets reducing and recycling our waste,...

Now more than ever, individuals, businesses, communities and governments recognise that being environmentally responsible is at the heart of sustainability. Warrigal believes that procedures and operations alone will not make a sustainable organisation. Instead, Warrigal is focused on developing a culture of sustainability. This makes sustainability a journey rather than a destination. A marathon not a sprint. Over time we hope to encourage our residents, staff, visitors and surrounding community to make environmentally aware choices that will help reduce our environmental footprint.

Find out more about our commitment to sustainability and some recent projects by clicking here or by viewing the video.