Coliban Water has launched its latest Environmental Policy Statement, bringing an increased focus to climate change and best practice in our region.
Managing Director Damian Wells said the concepts within the policy are not new to Coliban Water, but it was important to create one guiding policy to align all staff and stakeholders.
“We’re committed to the highest levels of environmental stewardship and sustainability, so it was important to us to have a company-wide policy that helps to guide and drive our strategic directions,” Mr Wells said.
The statement outlines a range of commitments that the organisation will strive for and the ways in which we will meet those objectives.
“Most importantly, we will build readiness and capacity to mitigate and manage climate change and protect the long-term viability of water across our region,” Mr Wells said.
The statement also outlines Coliban Water’s commitment to respecting and protecting Traditional Owner values and cultural heritage.
“We acknowledge that the region’s Traditional Owners have been the custodians of the land and water for thousands of generations, so it’s important we understand and learn from their practices.
“Our focus is primarily on implementing long-term water resources planning that provides cost-effective and best-practice solutions. We must continually improve our systems and practices to achieve this,” he said.
The policy statement comes out of the work being done to achieve Strategy 2030, Coliban Water’s strategic plan.
In particular, the outcomes are aligned with the four strategic directions - Water Security and Zero Carbon; Healthy People and Environment; Prosperous Economies; Green and Active Communities.
“We want to be the best stewards of our environment that we can be. Not only do we want to leave this region in a better position than when we found it, but leave a strong and robust water sector for our children and grandchildren,” he said.
To read the full Environmental Policy Statement visit our website www.coliban.com.au/about-us/environment.
Last updated on 24 Jun 2021