Our Sustainability Plan
Sustainability has always been at the heart of our co-operative and our WA grower members, and is reflected in our purpose: To sustainably create and return value to Western Australian growers, both current and future.
Expectations are evolving from our customers, government, and communities to increase our sustainability efforts, while changing weather patterns mean we need to be vigilant of the impact this has on the environment and on grain production in our regions.
We want WA grain growers to remain competitive in meeting customer expectations so that they and their communities can thrive into the future. Our Sustainability Plan is an important part of this as strong sustainability performance will increasingly underpin market access and pricing.
Our commitment to sustainability is not new and we have been publicly reporting our progress for the past decade. Our updated Sustainability Plan builds on this record, with five pillars integrated into our day-to-day operations:
Our Sustainability Plan is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal indicators:
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2. Zero HungerLearn more
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5. Gender EqualityLearn more
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7. Affordable and Clean EnergyLearn more
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8. Decent Work and Economic GrowthLearn more
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13. Climate ActionLearn more
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15. Life on LandLearn more
Consumers across the world are increasingly seeking to source sustainably produced products including sustainably grown grain. CBH Marketing and Trading has taken steps to respond to the demand and offers grain customers the option to purchase sustainability accredited Australian grain.
Visit Buy Grain from CBH for information on buying sustainable grain from us or the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme section for more information on the global accreditation system we use.
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To support our operations, we rely on a large network of suppliers and contractors. We value those relationships, as we all work together to achieve positive outcomes that align with CBH’s strategic objectives, sustainability principles and community engagement goals.
When it comes to procurement, this means ensuring responsible practices within our supply chain, and choosing goods and services produced in a way that is sustainable, and environmentally and socially responsible. This, in turn, supports and creates vibrant and thriving local communities.
Responsible and sustainable procurement
Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
At CBH, we all have a responsibility to respect one another, be inclusive and value each of our differences.
We respect the rich history and connection of Traditional Owners to the lands where we operate, and we want to play our part and contribute to enhancing reconciliation across the communities in which we operate.
Our identified vision for reconciliation is to be better together, to acknowledge and understand our shared history and move forward together to build a shared future that embodies respect, inclusion and sustainability.
In July 2023, we started the first stage of our RAP and in September 2024 have successfully completed the Reflect phase. This has played a key role in laying a solid foundation for meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities across our areas of operation as we continue into our next stage of our RAP.
As we move forward, we are excited to enter the next phase of our journey—the Innovate RAP. This stage will focus on strengthening the relationships we've established and implementing strategies developed during the Reflect stage. Our goal is to continue fostering trust and collaboration with Aboriginal communities, ensuring our business practices reflect our shared values and commitment to reconciliation.
Modern Slavery Statement
CBH is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
Our Modern Slavery Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.
Our Modern Slavery Statement is made in accordance with the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018.
It applies to and describes the steps taken by CBH during the 2023 financial year to seek to minimise the risk of modern slavery occurring in our businesses or their supply chains.
Download the Modern Slavery Statement
Workplace Gender Equality Reporting
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is an Australian Government agency that promotes and improves workplace gender equality and administers the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act).
CBH is committed to improving gender equality outcomes and participates in the WGEA reporting process, publishing annual WGEA reports.
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