Championing the SDGs

In 2016, we were one of the first Australian companies to embrace the UN Sustainable Development Goals, by using them to underpin our corporate responsibility strategy. These 17 goals provide a blueprint to put the world on a sustainable path to 2030 and address massive economic, social and environmental challenges.

Poster with heading "Sustainable Development Goals" and 3 rows below the heading. Each row has 6 different coloured squares with decorative illustration representing the corresponding goal.↵Row 1:↵1. No poverty (illustration of group of diverse people) - shaded to show that we indirectly impact this goal↵2. Zero hunger (illustration of a bowl of soup) - shaded to show that we indirectly impact this goal↵3. Good health and well-being (illustration of heart rate)↵4. Quality education (illustration of book and pen) - shaded to show that we indirectly impact this goal↵5. Gender equality (illustration of male and female symbol as one with an equal sign)↵6. Clean water and sanitation (illustration of glass of water) - shaded to show that we indirectly impact this goal↵Row 2:↵7. Affordable and clean energy (illustration of power symbol)↵8. Decent work and economic growth (illustration of growth chart going up)↵9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure (illustration of building blocks)↵10. Reduced inequalities (illustration of equal sign within square pointing in 4 directions)↵11. Sustainable cities and communities (illustration of cityscape)↵12. Responsible consumption and production (illustration of figure 8 loop)↵Row 3:↵13. Climate action (illustration of globe)↵14. Life below water (illustration of fish) - shaded to show that we indirectly impact this goal↵15. Life on land (illustration of tree and birds) - shaded to show that we indirectly impact this goal↵16. Peace, justice and strong institutions (illustration of dove with olive branch in its beak perched on a gavel) - shaded to show that we indirectly impact this goal↵17. Partnerships for the goals (illustration of 5 rings joined together in a circle)

Aligning our goals to the world's

We’ve identified a number of key aspirations that align to the goals we directly impact, which are connected to our value chain and draw on our core assets and capabilities. We’ll also continue exploring how we can contribute to the goals that we indirectly impact.

Corporate Responsibility research & white papers

We've conducted a series of initiatives to help advance the SDGs. For findings and recommendations, download our white papers and resources below.

The digital mentor’s handbook: Eight principles of effective digital mentoring

In response to the critical role digital mentors play in enabling others to access the benefits of getting online, we are proud to present the digital mentor’s handbook - eight principles of effective digital mentoring. This handbook has been developed by Queensland University, based on their research into digital mentoring in Australian communities. It aims to support digital mentors with knowledge and resources to support them on their digital mentoring journey and was developed in close consultation with digital mentors working in community organisations and libraries in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Download the handbook (PDF 3.2MB)