Sustainability Report 2024
AVENIR CONSULTING (AUSTRALIA)
Boutique Financial Services Recruitment | Sydney, Australia
Executive Summary
At Avenir Consulting we recognise our responsibility to operate sustainably and minimise our environmental impact. This report outlines our 2024 sustainability initiatives, progress, and future goals, aligned with Australia’s Climate Active initiative and Sydney’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 targets.
Key Achievements in 2024:
- Reduced office energy consumption by 15% (switching to renewable energy).
- Achieved 90% paperless operations (digital contracts, e-signatures).
- Diverted 80% of office waste from landfill via recycling & composting.
Environmental Performance
A. Energy & Carbon Emissions
Metric 2023 Baseline 2024 Performance Reduction
Office electricity (kWh) 12,000 10,200 -15%
Carbon footprint (tCO₂e) 8.5 7.2 -15%
Renewable energy use 30% 100% +70%
Initiatives:
- Switched to 100% renewable energy (GreenPower-certified).
- Installed LED lighting & smart thermostats.
- Encouraged remote work (2 days/week), reducing employee commuting emissions.
B. Waste Management
Metric 2023 Baseline 2024 Performance
Paper use (reams/yr) 25 5 (-45%)
Recycling rate 60% 80%
E-waste recycled (kg) 0 15
Initiatives:
- Paperless office policy (digital contracts, e-signatures).
- Partnered with Sydney’s e-waste recycling program.
- Introduced composting for office kitchen waste.
C. Water & Sustainable Procurement
Metric 2023 Baseline 2024 Performance
Water usage (kL) 50 42 (-16%)
% eco-friendly office supplies 40% 75%
Initiatives:
- Installed low-flow taps & dual-flush toilets.
- Switched to Fair Trade coffee & reusable kitchenware.
Social & Governance Initiatives
A. Employee Engagement
- Sustainability training for all staff (workshop held in 2024).
- Bike-to-work program (1 employee now cycles regularly).
- Volunteer day at local Park (team planted native trees).
B. Sustainable Recruitment Practices
- Promoted ESG-focused roles in green finance & clean energy sectors.
- Advised clients on sustainable hiring practices (e.g., remote work policies).
Challenges & Future Goals (2025-2026)
Challenges:
- Limited control over client/employee commuting emissions.
- Higher cost of sustainable office suppliers.
2025 Targets:
- Zero waste to landfill (via improved recycling & composting).
- Carbon-neutral certification under Climate Active.
- 20% reduction in employee commuting emissions (expand remote work).
- Partner with 3+ ESG-focused financial firms for green recruitment.
Conclusion
We are proud of our progress in 2024 and remain committed to sustainable growth. By embedding environmental responsibility into our operations, we aim to lead by example in Sydney’s financial recruitment sector.