Spark Infrastructure adopts a precautionary approach to its business operations through its risk management framework and policy.
A summary of the Company’s Risk Management Policy can be found here. At Spark Infrastructure risk management is at the heart of everything we do. Our core tenets include affordability, reliability and security of energy supply, protecting the environment in which we operate and facilitating the transition to a renewable future, financial stability through prudent financial management, employee development and ensuring a safe working environment.
Spark Infrastructure applies the precautionary approach in its operation of Spark Infrastructure Trust and the operations of its investment businesses in its portfolio. Our investment businesses actively and diligently manage their material exposure to environmental risks, contributing to environmental sustainability. Our environmental focus includes emissions reduction, water management and security and continuing engagement with the communities in which our businesses operate. We invest in ways to use renewable energy and other technologies like battery storage to help our businesses and customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our investment businesses have implemented energy, waste and water efficiency initiatives and increased recycling efforts to reduce land fill. We make environmentally and socially responsible procurement decisions and recognise our responsibility to plan, construct and operate our investment businesses to minimise the impacts on natural or cultural heritage sites.