Australia’s largest integrated protein producer, Inghams Group, has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan as part of its commitment to support inclusion, equity and diversity.
Inghams stated that it has a strong focus on sustainability practices and community support. The Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan was launched at the company’s South Australian distribution centre, which has a 5 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
The rating is based on the environmental and social responsibility the building represents, such as through a commitment to First Nations support. The centre features an artwork by local Aboriginal artist, Kelly Taylor, that Inghams commissioned, which is also included in the design of Inghams’ Reconciliation Action Plan.
Inghams chief executive officer and managing director, Andrew Reeves, said the company had a range of initiatives underway to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the community.
“This includes sponsoring CareerTrackers and supporting university students in our business. We also provide two First Nations scholarships through NIDA to encourage increased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in the arts.
“With our national presence, we also have wonderful opportunities to do more going forward, for example, by exploring opportunities to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in our supply chain, which for every $1 can generate $4.41 of social return. It becomes a very powerful agent for change when your investment can deliver four times the value,” said Reeves.
Inghams expanded its capacity by 40 per cent in Victoria, Australia, and 50 per cent in New Zealand last year to meet demand, while focusing on sustainability projects.
