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Sustainable Development

Australia Post recognises that everything it does has social, environmental and economic impacts - locally and globally.  We also recognise that our long-term commercial success - our own sustainability - depends upon having a healthy and vibrant environment and society to operate within. 

We are committed to building a sustainable future by adopting and promoting the principles of ecological sustainable development.  This means integrating social, environmental and economic considerations into our decision-making processes and seeking continuous improvement in everything we do.

We will adhere to the highest levels of corporate governance and openly report on our sustainability performance.

Our relationship with customers, suppliers and business partners will be founded upon these principles.

Economic
We will strategically manage the commercial affairs of the corporation to provide continuity, economic prosperity and growth for the business and its stakeholders.

Employees
We nurture an open, ethical, safe and unprejudiced workplace in which our employees can achieve their full potential.

Environment
We support the well being of the planet by minimising our environmental footprint and influencing positive environmental outcomes to safeguard the interests of both the present and future generations.

Human Rights
We believe that people everywhere should be treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Community
Our people and our services are at the heart of communities everywhere. We will support the communities in which we live, work and do business in a manner that respects local laws, customs and traditions, and ultimately improves the quality of life.

Product and Service Responsibility
Our products and services will meet community needs, be safe, efficient and socially and environmentally sound in their production, use, supply, delivery.

Graeme John
Managing Director
June 2006