This policy relates to how the products, services and operations within Dig Design and across our supply chain will be continually reviewed and improved, so that we can integrate environmental and social considerations into our everyday practices and make a positive contribution to society.
Overview
We acknowledge that our company has potential impacts on people and the environment through our operations and supply chains. Through this policy Dig Design commits to:
- Comply with applicable state and federal laws in the delivery of our services.
- Protect human rights. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and will abide by all fair labour practices. We’ll ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly violate human rights in our own or other country.
- Minimise our impact on our environment and maximise the effective use of resources.
- Foster responsible environmental behaviour amongst the entire Dig Design team.
- Minimise risks and impacts through processes and systems to implement, measure and monitor environmental and social performance.
- Increase communication and awareness of our efforts.
People
At Dig Design we seek to have solid and stable relationships with the people we work with and the people we work for. We commit to:
- Comply with relevant legislation such as the Modern Slavery Act 2018.
- Provide a safe and healthy workplace.
- Support diversity and inclusion always.
- Supporting our community by looking to employ local people where possible.
- Engage early and meaningfully with stakeholders, including indigenous organisations, communities, industry and government.
- Support local businesses to ensure they are prepared for and provided with opportunities to participate.
- Encourage our employees to volunteer.
- Look to provide sponsorship to local schools, sports clubs, community groups etc.
Environment
At Dig Design we aim to make better environmental decisions every day, including:
- Complying with all laws governing the environment.
- Striving to better understand both the direct and indirect impact that our practices may have on the environment.
- Minimising our impact on the environment.
- Working towards the conservation of energy, water and resources in all our operations.
- Disposing of waste thoughtfully, and follow the waste hierarchy of ‘avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle’.
- Lessening our environmental impact through conscious purchasing practices.
- Taking steps to continually improve environmental performance.
- Working with our entire supply chain in order to gain mutual benefits of incorporating environmentally sustainable goals into everyday business.
Economy
At Dig Design we aim to make ethical and sustainable economic decisions, benefiting our company, our clients and our community. We commit to:
- Consider and support sustainability initiatives.
- Integrate sustainability into our existing business models, accounting and reporting.
- Add value to our products and services.
- Reduce operating costs through improved resource management eg, water, waste, energy, carbon, employee engagement.
- Manage risk of operational disruptions.
- Reduce reputational risks and communicate actions.