At Flinders Port Holdings (FPH) sustainability is core to what we do. It aligns to our long-term master plan and enables our people, customers, environment and business to thrive.
Environmental stewardship underpins our responsibility and care for the land and sea in which we operate for current and future generations.
We create long-term value through sustainable, resilient port infrastructure and services where the environment, people and trade can thrive.
Sustainability Policy
Our vision and approach to sustainability is encapsulated in the Sustainability Group Policy which you can read in full here.
As outlined below, the plan underpinning our policy is split in to three themes: Environmental, Social & Governance.
We are committed to high standards of ethical conduct and strive to uphold human rights, fair working conditions and to engage in sustainable and environmentally sound business practices.
Under the ‘social’ theme of our Sustainable Group Policy, we have also published our Procurement and Supply Group Policy, which you can read in full here. and our current Modern Slavery Statement, available here.
Sustainability Plan
The next phase of our Sustainability journey builds on the foundations of our 2022 – 2025 plan and aligns closely with our corporate strategy and long-term master plan.
Over the next five years, we will focus on three key areas:
- Healthy Environment
- Valued People
- Connected Communities and Supply Chains
We are investing in resilient infrastructure, resource-efficient operations and technology driven solutions to future proof our business. By embedding sustainability into everything we do, we create value, strengthen our brand, and ensure we remain a responsible business that drives growth and innovation.
Sustainability isn’t just a priority it’s how we shape a stronger, smarter and more sustainable future across our business.
Health & Safety at Flinders Port Holdings
‘Safety & Health above all else’
At Flinders Port Holdings (FPH), the safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors, visitors and our communities is critical.
We are focused on our safety commitments and believe that we cannot achieve our strategic and operational objectives without an unwavering focus on health and safety.
FPH is committed to, and prioritises creation of, a workplace where people feel physically and psychologically safe and no-one is harmed.
FPH values worker participation and supports open and effective communication for raising issues, reporting hazards, near misses and events, and working collaboratively to find improvements to protect health, safety and wellbeing.
FPH’s Work, Health and Safety (“WHS”) framework is focused on the adoption of leading practices that promote and reinforce a positive WHS culture. We clearly identify that our people are critical to the ongoing success of our business and as such their personal safety and wellbeing are essential.
FPH’s strategy with regards to WHS is built around seven strategic outcomes and commitments that work together towards achieving our overarching objective:
- We prioritise our safety values and lead by example;
- We proactively engage with everyone on safety;
- We focus on the health and wellbeing of our people,
- We strive to eliminate critical risks;
- We provide training that enables our people to work safely;
- We integrate safety into critical business processes; and
- We provide meaningful information to our people.
Our clients and employees can rely on FPH, because we comply with internationally recognised certification standards and are continuously seeking to improve our safety and environmental outcomes:
- ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
- Rail Accreditation within the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) for rail operations
If you require a copy of any of Flinders Port Holdings’ policies, please email: [email protected].
Flinders Port Holdings WGEA Statement
As Flinders Port Holdings continues to grow, so does our team. We might be many, but we are still individuals – and it’s our differences that make us stronger.
At FPH we champion an environment where our people are from diverse backgrounds and feel safe, supported, and can bring their whole selves to work.
We are proud to be one of South Australia largest employers with over 700 staff and know that having a diverse workforce with different lived experiences, attitudes and outlooks helps our business succeed.
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If you have any comments or questions about our sustainability approach, please contact [email protected]
