Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
Our ESG approach is guided by several priority areas of focus, which are closely linked to our business strategy and our purpose.
As an organisation, we aspire to positively impact society and the environment in every possible way – whether that be through technology, innovative transformations, or our staff programs including giving time or providing financial assistance where it is needed.
We recognise that our ability to manage the inherent ESG risks and opportunities in identified within our operating environment is critical to Orro’s long-term success.
Social and environmental risks and opportunities
We have identified 6 key ESG risks inherent to the IT Services industry, and initiated programs specifically designed to closely monitor and respond to these risks.
The 6 ESG risks identified and their corresponding Orro initiatives are outlined below:
CARBON EMISSIONS
The water and energy footprint of data centres (required to cool servers and other equipment) is substantial.
CLIMATE ACTIVE CERTIFICATION
Orro has registered to be Climate Active Certified and is currently undergoing the carbon audit process.Orro already operates servers from within solar powered data centres and commits to roll out further similar initiatives across the Group.
OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
With technological advancements, equipment (servers, desktops, etc.) will be obsolete every 6-8 years. If not disposed of properly, this forms a drain on natural resources and waste management.
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Orro is committed to reducing the ecological footprint of the Group via multiple waste management and sustainability initiatives.Orro is currently seeking to engage specialist partners for the sustainable processing of obsolete servers and leased equipment and have already initiated local office recycling and waste reduction initiatives.
DATA THEFT
Orro Group entities store data that is sensitive and valuable to individuals, companies and government agencies.
CYBERSECURITY
Via recent acquisition, Orro has bolstered cybersecurity capabilities across the Group, including the introduction of CREST ANZ certification and an Australian-based, biometrically-secured and certified SOC.
GENDER DIVERSITY
The IT Services industry has historically attracted more male than female professionals. As a result, getting the right balance in the mix between genders in a board of directors or other teams is a challenge.
GENERAL DIVERSITY
Orro is committed to creating a workplace that welcomes, supports and celebrates diversity.In partnership with Xceptional, Orro is working to create opportunities for people with autism, which recognise the talents of these highly skilled but often overlooked candidates.
Orro is also working to establish scholarship programs that support underrepresented groups (specifically women and indigenous Australians), to build their educations and careers in technology.
DISTURBANCE TO NATURAL SITES
The networks that we use to provide customers with access to data services have crossed natural sites, possibly causing disturbance to nature and indigenous communities.
CONNECTING REMOTE COMMUNITIES
Orro is working in conjunction with the Australian Federal Government, West Australian State Government and Catholic Education WA to design and deploy the Indigenous Radio Network initiative, providing extremely remote communities with access to the internet to broaden their opportunities to education and economical advancement.
ETHICAL SOURCING
Under the upcoming NSW Modern Slavery Act, Orro will be required to report on its supply chain. Purchasing electronics (often made in cheap-labour countries) and a workforce in the Philippines could potentially pose a risk for Orro.
MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT
Orro has completed and submitted a self-assessment and is currently awaiting the findings and recommendations of the audit process. A review workshop is scheduled for October and Orro is committed to having prepared and published a Modern Slavery Statement by November 2021.Orro community giving programs
Giving more is not just one of our corporate values, it’s engrained in our culture and something we’re passionate about.
We believe in technology’s power to break down barriers and bring people closer together. And we take seriously our responsibility to treat our world and our communities with respect.
We have developed a number of programs centred around giving back to the communities in which we operate, both through volunteering and through financial assistance.
Through The Generations Foundation, we are investing in technology-based education initiatives to enrich the lives of less advantaged children living within underdeveloped areas.
Orro currently commits $175,000 every year to support initiatives which open disadvantaged children to new opportunities and connect them with the world.
Project ACHIEVE’s goal is to give children with disabilities more equitable access to education and improved literacy, numeracy and socio-emotional learning skills.
The Program currently supports 300 children living with disabilities, as well as 150 parents and caregivers, and 50 Special Education teachers across 3 partner communities in the Philippines.
Read more about Project Achieve HERE.
We believe that a better tomorrow could be just 24 hours away.
Which is why all Orro staff are encouraged to spend 24 hours (3 business days) each year, giving back to our communities through volunteering.
That’s over 900 volunteer days every year spent working to support meaningful causes throughout our local communities.
Corporate Governance
Summaries of relevant Orro company policies are set out below:
