The success of our business relies on our ability to build strong, long-term relationships with our host communities.
We work with communities from the start, bringing a diversity of local voices into decision-making from day one.
By listening to communities and understanding their needs and priorities, we create lasting impact, driving the meaningful social and economic value beyond the lifecycle of our projects.
Our approach with First Nations communities starts with respect.
By engaging early, we ensure Traditional Owners' knowledge and priorities shape our projects from the start, creating long-term opportunities for training, procurement, and First Nations business engagement.
In 2024, we achieved all objectives outlined in our 'Reflect' Reconcilliation Action Plan. We're now working to develop our 'Innovate' Reconciliation Action Plan, marking the next step in our reconciliation journey.
Gugu Badhun People consider the environment to be very closely aligned with our cultural heritage and the ILUA with Windlab provides for robust environmental provisions and the sharing of information which is critical for Gugu Badhun People to be informed about what is happening on our country.
The agreement also sets out a strong framework for Gugu Badhun People to be involved in the project through employment, contracting and then on an ongoing basis through cadetships so that Gugu Badhun People have opportunities into the future to shape the direction of renewable energy developments on country
Our projects are more than just energy generators—they’re catalysts for local economic growth, diversifying regional economies.
We invest with local suppliers, create jobs, and focus on skills development to ensure lasting benefits for host communities.
From through development, construction and ongoing operations, our projects drive sustainable growth, strengthen community resilience, and deliver long-term prosperity that extends beyond the life of the project.
We don’t just build projects; we aim to raise the bar for responsible development. As a signatory to the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter and a supporter of Re-Alliance, we are committed to industry leadership in community engagement and regional support.
The Charter provides a leading-practice framework for renewable energy companies to ensure projects protect community, environmental and cultural values.
Our Re-Alliance partnership focuses on strengthening outcomes for regional Australia by advocating for best practice and meaningful benefits throughout the energy transition.
