GRI Index
Reported in accordance with the GRI G4 ‘Core’ Reporting Guidelines
GENERAL STANDARD DISCLOSURES |
LOCATION/RESPONSE |
STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS |
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G4-1 |
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G4-2 |
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ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE |
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G4-3 |
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G4-4 |
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G4-5 |
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G4-6 |
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G4-7 |
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G4-8 |
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G4-9 |
About Transurban |
G4-10 |
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G4-11 |
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G4-12 |
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G4-13 |
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G4-14 |
Think Long Term > Governance |
G4-15 |
Be Good Neighbours > Stakeholder engagement |
G4-16 |
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IDENTIFIED MATERIAL ASPECTS AND BOUNDARIES |
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G4-17 |
Our Report |
G4-18 |
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G4-19 |
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G4-20 |
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G4-21 |
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G4-22 |
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G4-23 |
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT |
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G4-24 |
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G4-25 |
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G4-26 |
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G4-27 |
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REPORT PROFILE |
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G4-28 |
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G4-29 |
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G4-30 |
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G4-31 |
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G4-32 |
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G4-33 |
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GOVERNANCE |
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G4-34
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Transurban Annual Report, Financial Statements and Investor Presentations 2017
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ETHICS AND INTEGRITY |
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G4-56 |
Think Long Term > Governance |
ASPECT |
DMA AND INDICATORS |
LOCATION/RESPONSE |
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CATEGORY: ECONOMIC |
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ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Direct economic value generated and distributed |
Sustainability Strategy |
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Financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organization's activities due to climate change |
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Coverage of the organization's defined benefit plan obligations |
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Financial assistance received from government |
We do not receive any financial assistance from government. However, we partner with governments to deliver major infrastructure projects which may include government contributions. Ownership of these assets is returned to the government at the end of the toll concession deed. |
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MARKET PRESENCE |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. We operate in Australia and the USA and have a strong presence in each of these countries where we have significant investments in the development, operation and management of toll roads. Transurban seeks to attract and retain the highest quality candidates and currently pays above minimum wage, and while we do not have a local hiring policy, it is common practice to employ locally wherever practicable. |
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INDIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACTS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Sustainability Strategy |
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Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services supported |
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Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts |
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PROCUREMENT PRACTICES |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant locations of operation |
Be Good Neighbours > Supply chain > Social procurement |
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CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTAL |
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MATERIALS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Materials used by weight or volume |
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ENERGY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Energy consumption within the organization |
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Energy consumption outside of the organization |
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Reduction of energy consumption |
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Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
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WATER |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Use less > Water, materials and waste |
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Total water withdrawal by source |
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Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water |
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Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused |
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BIODIVERSITY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Description of significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity in protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas |
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Habitats protected or restored |
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EMISSIONS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1) |
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Energy indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 2) |
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Other indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 3) |
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Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions |
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NOX, SOX, and other significant air emissions |
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EFFLUENTS AND WASTE |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total water discharge by quality and destination |
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Total weight of waste by type and disposal method |
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Total number and volume of significant spills |
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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Extent of impact mitigation of environmental impacts of products and services |
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COMPLIANCE |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations |
None |
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TRANSPORT |
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G4-DMA |
Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Use Less > Greenhouse gas emissions Be Good Neighbours > Supply chain > Major project supply chain |
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G4-EN30 |
Significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other goods and materials for the organization's operations, and transporting members of the workforce |
Be Good Neighbours > Supply chain > Major project supply chain |
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OVERALL |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type |
We undertake regular environmental management activities and compliance audits to comply with environmental regulations and other requirements set out in our concession deeds. The cost of these activities is part of everyday operation of our assets and is difficult to report separately. |
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SUPPLIER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria |
Be Good Neighbours > Supply chain All suppliers are subject to Transurban's Supplier Sustainability Code of Practice, which includes environmental criteria. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach
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Not material. Transurban may receive environmental complaints from members of the public regarding potential issues such as noise, air quality or the impact of major works. Complaints are investigated to ensure that we comply with environmental regulations.
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CATEGORY: SOCIAL |
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SUB-CATEGORY: LABOR PRACTICES AND DECENT WORK |
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EMPLOYMENT |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender and region |
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Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation |
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Return to work and retention rates after parental leave, by gender |
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LABOR/MANAGEMENT RELATIONS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes, including whether these are specified in collective agreements |
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities, by region and by gender |
Be Good Neighbours > Health, Safety & Environment > Employee HSE performance |
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TRAINING AND EDUCATION |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Average hours of training per year per employee by gender, and by employee category |
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Programs for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings |
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Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews, by gender and by employee category |
Performance and development reviews occur twice per year for all Transurban employees |
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DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees per employee category according to gender, age group, minority group membership, and other indicators of diversity |
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EQUAL REMUNERATION FOR WOMEN AND MEN |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men by employee category, by significant locations of operation |
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SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT FOR LABOR PRACTICES |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Our business and suppliers are governed by the laws and labour practices of the two markets where we operate – USA and Australia. Labour practices in these markets are thoroughly regulated. |
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LABOR PRACTICES GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Number of grievances about labor practices filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
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SUB-CATEGORY: HUMAN RIGHTS |
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INVESTMENT |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total hours of employee training on human rights policies or procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the percentage of employees trained |
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NON-DISCRIMINATION |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total number of incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
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None
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FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Our business and suppliers are governed by the laws and labour practices of the two markets where we operate - USA and Australia. Labour practices in these markets are thoroughly regulated. |
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CHILD LABOR |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Our business and suppliers are governed by the laws and labour practices of the two markets where we operate - USA and Australia. Labour practices in these markets are thoroughly regulated. |
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FORCED OR COMPULSORY LABOR |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Our business and suppliers are governed by the laws and labour practices of the two markets where we operate - USA and Australia. Labour practices in these markets are thoroughly regulated. |
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SECURITY PRACTICES |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Transurban does not ordinarily hire security personnel |
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INDIGENOUS RIGHTS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Be Good Neighbours > Our people > Diversity > Cultural diversity |
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Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples and actions taken |
None |
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ASSESSMENT |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Our business and suppliers are governed by the laws and labour practices of the two markets where we operate - USA and Australia. Labour practices in these markets are thoroughly regulated. |
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SUPPLIER HUMAN RIGHTS ASSESSMENT |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Our business and suppliers are governed by the laws and labour practices of the two markets where we operate - USA and Australia. Labour practices in these markets are thoroughly regulated. |
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HUMAN RIGHTS GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Our business and suppliers are governed by the laws and labour practices of the two markets where we operate - USA and Australia. Labour practices in these markets are thoroughly regulated. |
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SUB-CATEGORY: SOCIETY |
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LOCAL COMMUNITIES |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs |
Extensive community consultation and impact assessment is undertaken as part of any major project. |
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Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities |
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ANTI-CORRUPTION |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures |
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PUBLIC POLICY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total value of political contributions by country and recipient/beneficiary |
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ANTI-COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total number of legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices and their outcomes |
None |
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COMPLIANCE |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations |
None |
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SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT FOR IMPACTS ON SOCIETY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach
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Not material. We work closely with our major suppliers for large infrastructure projects such as NorthConnex and the CityLink-Tulla widening to address impacts on local communities and wider society. |
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GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS FOR IMPACTS ON SOCIETY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
Not material. Transurban may receive complaints from members of the public regarding potential issues such as account management, noise, traffic or the impact of major works. These complaints are not generally reflective of a widespread impact on society. |
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SUB-CATEGORY: PRODUCT RESPONSIBILITY |
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CUSTOMER HEALTH AND SAFETY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Percentage of significant product and service categories for which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement |
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PRODUCT AND SERVICE LABELING |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Results of surveys measuring customer satisfaction |
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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning marketing communications, including advertising, promotion, and sponsorship, by type of outcomes |
None |
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CUSTOMER PRIVACY |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Total number of substantiated complaints regarding breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data |
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COMPLIANCE |
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Generic Disclosures on Management Approach |
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Monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services |
None |
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