Timeline of Progress
2014
Creation of Scentre Group through the merger of Westfield Retail Trust and Westfield Group’s Australian and NZ business
New culture embedded through new purpose and defined DNA
CEO Peter Allen appointed by Property Council of Australia as Male Champion of Change
2015
Stakeholder engagement on sustainability strategy
Sustainable Business Framework and Roadmap launched
Update to Parental Leave policy
Introduction of Workplace Flexibility policy
Introduction of Purchased Annual Leave policy
Environmental, social and economic sustainability risk review
Establishment of Sustainable Business Council
Launch of Safety Cultural Change program
2016
New Board appointments brought total number of female directors to three, meeting our 2015 commitment to achieve 30% representation of females at Board level
Reconciliation Action Plan launched
Held Safety Week and ‘people protecting people’ campaigns
LGBTI, Health and Wellness campaigns
Domestic Violence policy launched
Participation of top 80 leaders in unconscious bias awareness training
2017
Update of environmental policy
Development of community strategy
Development of Responsible Materials Procurement policy
next steps
Continue development of Materials Responsible Procurement policy
Introduce Waste Recycle policy
Address Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) requirements in relation to climate-related risks and opportunities identification, assessment and management
Develop human rights and modern slavery framework, including principles, policies, commitments and action plan
Embed leadership accountability for creating an inclusive culture by establishing KPI measures for all senior and executive leader roles
Introduce a staff award for inclusion as part of our company-wide recognition program