Our Commitment to Sustainability

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At Heritage Workshop Pty Ltd, we are dedicated to operating our business in a sustainable manner that respects the environment, supports First Peoples, promotes social equity, and ensures economic viability.

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We believe that sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our firm and extends to all aspects of our operations, from the materials we use to the ways we operate our consulting offices.

 

We see sustainability and heritage as intimately linked. In turn, we endorse UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our special focus is Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

 

Economic Sustainability

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• We prioritise local suppliers and contractors to support the local economy.

• We invest in research and development to create innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.

• We adopt efficient business practices to minimize costs and waste.

 

Environmental Sustainability

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• We minimise our environmental impact by reducing our consumption of energy, water, and resources.

• We use and recommend sustainable materials and products whenever possible.

• We recycle and compost waste to minimize our impact on landfills.

• We support the development of renewable energy sources.

 

Social Sustainability

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• We create a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and sub-contractors.

• We provide opportunities for professional development and growth for our employees and sub-contractors.

• We promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.

• We support local businesses and organisations.

 

First Peoples Sustainability

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• We acknowledge the traditional custodianship of First Peoples and their ongoing connection to Country, including land, sky, sea and water. 

• We support First Peoples to hold agency over their cultural heritage.

• We foreground First Peoples cultural heritage and traditions wherever possible.

• We work with First Peoples to develop and implement sustainable heritage practices.

 

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

 

• We engage with our employees, sub-contractors, clients and other stakeholders to identify sustainability issues and opportunities.

• We continually review and improve our sustainability policy and practices.

 

Conclusion

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We believe that this policy will help us create a more sustainable future for our firm, our clients, our community, and the heritage environment. We are committed to working with our stakeholders to achieve our sustainability objectives.

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Last Updated: April 2025.