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Sustainability

We embed sustainability in the way we deliver our services and operate our business across the Tasman.

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For Downer, sustainability extends beyond environmental responsibility. It encompasses supporting the communities in which we operate, ensuring the safety of our people, driving sustainable growth, strengthening relationships, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Sustainability governance

Sustainability remains a core component of Downer’s first Pillar ‘Safety & Sustainability‘, reflecting our ongoing commitment to minimising harm to the environment and the communities in which we operate. Our stakeholders continue to demonstrate strong expectations regarding environmental performance and responsibility

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2026 performance

249,017 tCO2-e
FY26 absolute carbon emissions Total Scope 1 and 2 (Market Based)
25.55 tCOM2-e/$'m
FY26 carbon intensity Scope 1 and 2 Intensity (Market Based)

2026 performance

0.93 LTIFR
Downer's FY26 Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)/million hours worked
2.21 TRIFR
Downer’s FY26 Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR)/million hours worked

2026 performance

~23,000 employees
across Australia and New Zealand
$130 million+
spend with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and Māori and Pasifika businesses in FY26

Sustainable finance

Downer’s approach to sustainability is integrated with our financial decision making, with our Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) forming one of the key instruments that support our ESG commitments.

In FY25, Downer successfully refinanced $1 billion of its syndicated SLL facility, resizing it from $1.4 billion to $1.3 billion following a review of funding and liquidity requirements.

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Case studies

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Sustainability documents

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