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We leverage our expertise to promote a greener solution with a focus on radical transparency and accountability. Through comprehensive and continuous improvement and strategic guidance, we foster sustainable business growth while promoting social equity and environmental stewardship.
Sustainability
At Pensar, we deeply value our responsibility to promote sustainability and uphold the welfare of society. These principles are not just abstract ideals; they are integrated into every aspect of our operations and decision-making processes.
Committed
We are committed to driving positive change by embedding sustainable practices into every aspect of our operations and decision-making. For us, sustainability means exceeding compliance standards, reducing our ecological footprint, and actively contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.
Our team is dedicated to delivering transformational change through a proactive and visible commitment to environmental sustainability, safety, and quality outcomes.
As part of the RSK Group, these efforts underscore Pensar’s dedication to a prosperous future, guided by our Sustainability Pillars and aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Sustainability Pillars
Finance and Governance
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We are committed to growing our business responsibly and establishing effective governance structures to embed sustainability in all that we do to help us meet our longer-term goals. We create clarity of purpose, alignment of all stakeholders, and ensure the safety and accountability of everyone involved.
We will ensure that our employees have a solid understanding of our sustainability initiatives. In partnership with our clients, we commit to being honest and transparent in how we communicate our progress, celebrating the successes and being clear about where we need to do more and how we plan to do it.
Our People
We prioritise the health, safety, and well-being of our people, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and supported. Through comprehensive training programs, professional development opportunities, and equitable rewards, we empower our workforce to thrive and grow. Through the power of our people, Pensar offers the widest range of expert knowledge and critical infrastructure realisation, contributing to a better way of life for communities, businesses and industries.
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We are committed to building a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace that prioritises the wellbeing and fair treatment of all employees. The wellbeing of our employees is critical to the success of our business, and we recognise that taking care of their physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing is part of our role as a responsible employer. We have a broad range of initiatives and events to support employee wellbeing, including mental health first aiders, an EAP program accessible to our employees and their immediate family, employee exercise classes and multiple social events throughout the year.
Our dedicated health, safety, environment and quality team is committed to the continuous improvement of our HSEQ performance in line with ISO standards.
Our Value Chain
We engage suppliers and partners who share our vision of sustainability and collaboration, ensuring that our supply chain is efficient and ethically likeminded. Through transparent communication, responsible labour practices, and considered community engagement,
we strive to foster positive social outcomes across our project delivery.
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We work in partnership with our clients and suppliers – we share responsibility for any social and environmental impacts within our value chain and work together to create the ultimate outcome. We are committed to delivering high-quality sustainable solutions that enhance our clients’ sustainability performance, while working in partnership with our suppliers to embed sustainable procurement practices.
Carbon Reduction
We continue to embed carbon reduction strategies into all of our operations. We engage our clients and stakeholders in transparently communicating our intentions and progress, and work towards inspiring communities to build on the provided sustainable opportunities into the future.
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We are committed to assess the carbon footprint and sustainability criteria of works both during and after completion. This provides opportunities to identify more sustainable approaches and the ability to introduce these earlier in the project lifecycle along with highlighting data for future projects. Pensar will review data and performance and set targets and actions for the following year's annual group sustainability report.
Society
As an infrastructure provider committed to sustainability principles, we recognise that our work influences the societies, economies and environments we work in with our end goal being to ensure a better future for clients and their local communities. We champion social responsibility
by actively engaging with local communities and fostering meaningful partnerships with shared value.
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We recognise that our work can bring benefits to people in the communities in which we work, and we seek to maximise these through the projects we complete on behalf of our clients and our own community engagement activities. We deliver with purpose, ensuring the needs of all stakeholders are met in a safe and considered manner.
Environment
We recognise the impact our operations can have on an existing environment and ecosystem and are committed to the future sustainability of a community. We identify all actual and potential environmental impacts of our activities ensuring suitable mitigation measures are put in place.
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We are committed to understanding our impacts and developing effective strategies to make efficient use of all resources, minimise waste, reduce our carbon emissions and protect nature. Our focus is on climate resilience and our journey towards becoming a net zero business, conserving water resources in all areas in which we work through our technical knowledge, increasing our bio-diversity opportunities and embracing circular economy principles in the efficient management of resources. We are dedicated to continuous improvement of our environmental management planning in line with ISO 14001, legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Sustainability Reporting
As an RSK company, we are committed to provide reporting in alignment with our Sustainability Pillars to transparently measure Pensar’s performance each year. As our clients increasingly look to industry to lead in addressing global challenges, we are dedicated to openly communicating our progress. This includes celebrating our successes and transparently addressing areas where more effort is needed, along with outlining the steps required to achieve our goals.
Sustainability Rating
Our sustainability performance is assessed by EcoVadis (business sustainability ratings). In 2024, we received our bronze EcoVadis certification, rated across 21 indicators within the themes of environment, ethics, labour and human rights and sustainable procurement.
Our commitment to sustainability is deeply ingrained in our corporate ethos. We firmly believe that economic success goes hand-in-hand with social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Our sustainability pillars guide every decision we make. By embedding these principles into our day-to-day operations, we aim to create lasting value for our stakeholders and contribute positively to the communities and environments in which we operate."
– Karl Yunker, Managing Director
Maximising positive impact
We work hard to create positive outcomes for the people, places and communities that are influenced by our operations and our leadership team, managers and on-the-ground team consistently provide a proactive and visible commitment to environmental sustainability, safety and quality outcomes.
Pensar's Sustainability Committee
Our dedicated Sustainability Committee aims to implement and promote best practice solutions to enhance sustainability initiatives across our project sites and offices. The committee organises and drives regular activity across the company including plogging, sustainable procurement, rejuvenation projects, recycling, upcycling and supporting Ocean Crusaders.
WaterAid
In our everyday delivery we see the positive impact on communities of effective and efficient water infrastructure, particularly in regional and remote locations. As a silver member, Pensar is committed to supporting WaterAid in working towards providing water access for all. Through WaterAid, individuals and organisations help to combat the devastating impacts of water scarcity and poor sanitation, which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations. This support not only saves lives and prevents disease but also empowers communities, enabling children to attend school, women to pursue economic opportunities, and families to thrive.
The National Association of Women in Infrastructure (NAWIC)
At Pensar, we are passionate about the recruitment and diversity of women in construction. We are committed to mentoring the women in our organisation, as well as furthering their personal and professional networking opportunities. NAWIC has been at the forefront of empowering women in construction through education, networking, and professional development since its inception in 1953. By supporting NAWIC, individuals and organisations contribute to creating a more equitable work environment.
Supporting Communities
Pensar actively supports and invests in social and not for profit initiatives and organisations within the communities that we work in. From working bees at the local sporting club or school to regenerating shared green spaces and sponsoring regional community events, Pensar is passionate about making a difference.
