Cleanaway has strengthened its governance and risk management framework, focusing on sustainability, diversity, and compliance. The Sustainability Committee oversees environmental and social issues, while the Audit and Risk Committee manages financial and operational risks. The company completed a workplace profile report required by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 and increased Indigenous procurement spend to $9.22 million in FY26, engaging 44 new suppliers.
Material actions and disclosures
Cleanaway’s Sustainability Committee assists the Board in overseeing the company’s sustainability framework and health, safety, climate performance, and environmental matters. The Audit and Risk Committee oversees Cleanaway’s risk management framework and internal controls, including reviewing the company’s climate transition plan and carbon emissions profile.
The company has a Code of Conduct and policies for conflict of interest, anti-bribery, and corruption. Cleanaway’s Securities Trading Policy prohibits Directors, senior executives, and employees from trading in Cleanaway securities during specified trading windows. The company also has a whistleblower policy to report any serious misconduct or unethical behaviour.
Indigenous procurement spend grew to $9.22 million in FY26, with 44 new suppliers engaged. The representation of women in management roles increased from 25.8% to 30% in FY26. The company completed a workplace profile report required by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.
The Human Resources Committee oversees Cleanaway’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy and targets. The company’s Board evaluates the performance of the CEO and Executive Team members annually.
Forward commitments
The Board will continue to strengthen supplier diversity and improve cultural competency in FY27. The company will continue to focus on improving the representation of women across the business. The Board will continue to work on its Reconciliation Action Plan, including maintaining at least 3% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation.
The Audit and Risk Committee will continue to monitor Cleanaway’s risk management framework and internal controls. The Sustainability Committee will continue to oversee Cleanaway’s sustainability framework and health, safety, climate performance, and environmental matters.