Opal's Sustainability Commitments

Our commitments

Our sustainability commitments focus on where we can drive meaningful change.

We will review our commitments on an ongoing basis.

Ongoing commitment to Zero Harm.
Transparently report our environmental and ethical practices, in alignment with third-party frameworks.
Collaborate with customers toward shared industry goals.
Create a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace in which people thrive.
Supporting responsible procurement practices.

Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050²
Reduce Scope 1 and 2 (operational) emissions by 45% by 2030³, as an interim target
Expand our emissions inventory to include Scope 3 (value chain emissions) by 2025
Set rolling five-yearly interim emission reduction targets across all Scopes.

² Across Scopes 1, 2 and 3

³ From FY21 base year

Preferentially procure certified, traceable and ethically managed fibre
Maintain 100% FSC® certified and recycled fibre at Botany Mill
Transition to 100% FSC® certified and recycled paper supply from Maryvale Mill
All sourced wood fibre undergoes a risk assessment as part of our Due Diligence System.

Ongoing investment in and operation of large-scale infrastructure that enables a circular economy for fibre in Australia
Optimise material flows and minimise waste by using circular economy principles
Provide solutions that support our customers’ transition to sustainable packaging
Support Australia’s National Packaging Targets
Advocate for Australia’s transition to sustainable packaging.

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Access Opal’s policies and reports that back our commitments and track our progress.