Late in the year, the Cement division split into two separate divisions, Cement and Construction Related Businesses (CRB).
FY2009 sustainability reporting data are combined. An important outcome for Boral in FY2009 was the recognition of the cement and
lime industries as emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) in the draft CPRS legislation. In FY2009, GHG emissions decreased by 3% due to
lower overall production volumes, particularly cement and lime. In CRB, new windows products are in development to meet growing regulatory
trends and DeMartin & Gasparini are utilising concrete with low cement content and recycled products to assist customers in achieving
Greenstar ratings. Improvements in safety were overshadowed by a tragic work related fatality in Indonesia where a security guard was
fatally injured in a heavy vehicle accident.
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Our performance |
Our goals/plans |
Health
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- Employee LTIFR of 1.1 and % hours lost of 0.03 were better than target; however, this was overshadowed by a fatality in Asia.
- Contractor LTIFR of 1.5 versus targeted improvement of 6.7 underpinned by zero contractor LTIs in CRB.
- Implementation of behavioural safety program, safety conversations, has improved focus in BCSC; Asia and CRB have made good progress with safety systems improvements.
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25% improvement on last three year average LTIFR, and % hours lost.
- Roll-out of national Health Safety Environment Quality (HSEQ) management system in BCSC.
- Improve guarding, traffic management and systems in Asia.
- Improve contractor safety, focusing on construction sites.
- CRB to strengthen behavioural safety programs to further enhance culture.
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Our performance |
Our goals/plans |
Energy conservation
and climate change |
- Total energy use down by 1% to 12.6 million GJ; GHG emissions down 3% to 2.4 million tonnes of CO2, reflecting lower volumes and variations in product mix.
- Energy use per tonne of clinker produced was 1% higher while GHG emissions remained steady, mainly due to fuel efficiency gains, offset by increased power consumption and lower volumes.
- To date, four sites have participated in the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program, initiatives being implemented will save up to 665,000 GJ p.a.
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Reduce emissions per unit and offset Boral’s increases in absolute emissions as a result of market demand growth.
- Continue focus on identification and implementation of energy and GHG reduction initiatives.
- Resolution of regulatory issues associated with the introduction of CPRS legislation, including EITE activity definition for lime and cement.
- Progress geothermal initiative at BCSC Waurn Ponds for viability of a baseload renewable energy source.
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Water conservation, extraction
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- Mains water use 29% lower than prior year, however BCSC mains water use was nearly double the prior year due to mains water substitution for dam water in Victoria during drought conditions.
- Thailand achieved a 44% reduction in mains water use.
- BCSC implemented rainwater capture initiatives across all operating sites.
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Reduce mains water consumption across the division.
- Progress Site Environmental Improvement Plans incorporating water security strategies.
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Waste and resource management, recycling and
re-use |
- In Australia, Cement increased consumption of external waste by 4% with significant increases in the use of ash, a waste product from the electricity industry.
- Consumption of waste materials as alternate fuels provided over 700,000 GJ of energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Kiln dust spillage reduction and recycling at Marulan now captures nearly all lime kiln dust for recycling back into the process.
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Minimise waste from operations and increase waste or by-products re-used and recycled that would otherwise go to landfill.
- Continue to engage with the community regarding the use of non-standard fuels at Berrima.
- Explore options to use refuse fuels at Waurn Ponds.
- Progress biosolids technology proving stage at Waurn Ponds.
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Our performance |
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| Marketplace and supply chain |
| Strategic sourcing and supply chain |
- BCSC commenced review of strategic sourcing systems to ensure that products and services are obtained through pre-qualified contracts, improving compliance and value.
- Supported concrete and masonry businesses with the supply of recycled materials, eg slag in Envirocrete™ and bottom ash in concrete and lightweight blocks.
- Growth in sales of double-glazed windows; developed thermal efficient windows.
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Manage supply chain in a sustainable way including consideration of HSE and social standards.
- Increase volumes of sustainable products such as EnviroAgg™.
- Ensure that external suppliers and contractors are adhering to recognised standards of safety, quality control and testing procedures.
- Participate in industry LCI/LCA development programs.
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Our performance |
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| Community relations and engagement |
- Berrima continued its comprehensive stakeholder engagement, addressing community concerns in relation to the alternative fuels program.
- Employees participated in a Living Green restoration project at Mittagong, NSW to excavate a 144 year old sandstone drain and plant native trees.
- In Indonesia, $52,000 of community support in Bayah region including education for 60 secondary school children and English classes for 20 teachers and 24 employees.
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Maintain the support and goodwill of communities surrounding Boral’s activities through engaging and consulting on relevant issues.
- Strengthen community relations and engagement initiatives through Boral Living Green projects.
- Continue to support local communities around our Asian operations.
- Continue to engage with the community regarding the use of non-standard fuels.
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About Cement and Construction Related Businesses
Cement comprises: Blue Circle Southern Cement (BCSC) and the Asian construction materials operations in Indonesia and Thailand. CRB comprises: Formwork & Scaffolding,
Windows, De Martin & Gasparini and Boral Precast. BCSC manufactures cement and lime and markets fly ash through its 50% owned Fly Ash Australia and operates a 50% owned
joint venture cement milling facility in Brisbane, Sunstate Cement Ltd. The two divisions have 139 operating sites under Boral management, around 2,000 employees in Australia,
and around 3,500 employees in Asia.
