Maintain our contributions to improve the social wellbeing of the communities in which we operate.   Achieved. Contributed over $8m in direct donations and in-kind support as well as providing paid and unpaid team member hours towards community projects. Implement our revised OHS strategic plan across the business to achieve sustainable improvement in OHS performance.   Achieved. Revised OHS strategic plans in place. Target a reduction in ‘all injuries’ of at least 15 per cent.   Not achieved. The total all injuries frequency rate increased 0.3 per cent from 50.8 in 2006 to 51.1 in 2007. Lessen our direct environmental impact through achieving better and more efficient use of resources (energy, water, and other services) and improved waste management practices.   Achieved. Existing programmes bolstered by new commitments - $6m towards water conservation projects including installation of rainwater harvesting systems and $2m towards projects to achieve a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2015 or earlier. Commenced implementation of recommendations from the Australian recycling and waste services review. Work with our suppliers to further develop sustainability of supply chains and sustainable product choices for our customers   Achieved. Over 90 per cent of timber products purchased are sourced from plantation and other known low risk sources. Joined as an official member of the WWF Australia Forest & Trade Network. Continued to conduct independent factory working condition assessments for manufacturers of our imported product range. Proactively provide customers with access to information about environmentally friendly products and projects that can support sustainable living.   Achieved. Increased amount of sustainability resources available to our customers via our website, in-store information and catalogues. New energy and water-efficient product ranges introduced.

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