BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
All plants operated within their environmental licence parameters throughout the year except for minor potential
non-compliances which resulted in 16 notifications by CSBP
to the Western Australian Department of Environment.
In 2007, CSBP entered into an agreement with an industrial neighbour to supply carbon dioxide from its ammonia plant, thus reducing the volume of emissions to the atmosphere.
During the year, AGR won the Premier’s Award for Excellence and the Advanced Large Manufacturer Export Award at the 2006 WA Industry and Export Awards, in recognition of the company’s outstanding export achievement.
CSBP received the Community Partnerships Award at the 2006 WA Water Awards, which recognised the company’s commitment to fostering relationships with neighbouring industries and associations in order to develop sustainable water solutions.
CSBP’s objective is to achieve a zero harm work environment that does not injure any of its employees.
CSBP this year achieved a 20 per cent reduction in its total work place injuries and a 50 per cent decrease in lost time injuries. CSBP has also continued to implement an upgraded permit-to-work system which, in combination with risk assessment training, underpins all operational activities.
A number of programmes designed to assist employees in managing fitness-for-work were also introduced. These included regular lifestyle courses, biological monitoring, random drug and alcohol testing and immunisation programmes.
As an extension of its role as a major employer and member
of many local communities, CSBP entered into a significant partnership with Youth Focus, a not-for-profit organisation working with young people at risk of self harm or suicide.
In addition, CSBP continued its support for education, training and a wide range of community activities.
The commitment and effort of CSBP’s employees contributed strongly to business performance in 2006/07.
