Spark Infrastructure’s 2017 Sustainability Report aims to demonstrate how we monitor, manage and approach various economic, environmental and social sustainability issues related to our industry and operations.
Spark Infrastructure invests in some of the best infrastructure businesses in Australia. We believe that they are central to a low carbon energy future and the long term sustainability of the Australian economy.
The efficiency of our investment businesses is critical to our success. Providing efficiently priced services and efficient investment enables us to serve our customers, employees, partners and Securityholders.
We work to maximise the performance of our investment businesses and contribute to their success by applying our industry, financial and regulatory expertise. We insist on strong governance, integrity and high ethical standards. Our Code of Conduct sets out the legal and ethical standards that apply to all our people. We apply rigorous financial and operational oversight to the investment businesses including future growth opportunities.
Spark Infrastructure supports the sustainability goals and detailed planning and work of our investment businesses and through our governance structures, Spark Infrastructure directly influences, monitors and reviews their sustainability strategy and outcomes.
Our primary focus is on health and safety and creating a safer workplace and contributing to the improved current and future well-being of employees. We invest in our workforce by providing them with skills, knowledge and resources to protect and improve the environments in which we operate. We take a responsible approach to our people, our customers and the community and are dedicated to providing a safe environment in which to work and live. We promote a culture of innovation and, through our business operations, aim to be a leader in environmental responsibility.
At Spark Infrastructure and in our investment businesses we innovate and adapt, seeking new technologies and acquisitions that will strengthen our business and extend our contribution to a strong and sustainable Australian economy.
In our view, the future prevalence of renewable energy is inevitable and the path towards it irreversible. We support this transition through our business planning, investment decisions and industry advocacy.
Across the electricity supply chain, consumers are now offered greater choice. This creates demand for new products and services and thereby generates fresh business opportunities.
Together with our businesses, we will play an important and valuable role in the transformation of the energy sector from being reliant on coal-fired generation to renewable distributed generation over time.
This transformation is being driven by new technology, innovation and the move to consumer choice, and our investment businesses are at the forefront of these developments.
Our continual focus is on improving efficiency, reducing cost, delivering customer service and expanding into new service areas. Effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability characterise our management of the electricity network. We remain focused on striking the right balance between safety, reliability, growth and affordability so that we meet the expectations of customers today and into the future.
