responsibility report
leave a lasting impression
In early 2020, as we wrapped up our summer event season the Frank Wild team were enthusiastic about our abundant plans and goals for the year to come. Fast forward a few weeks later and the world had come to a cataclysmic stop. Perhaps one of the hardest hit, the future of our industry was bleak.
Like everyone else, we made projections for what was to come, mapped out every possible scenario, prepared for the worst and optimistically hoped for the best. After the initial upheaval we gained a new momentum. The overarching question was, when we make it through this, what is our purpose?
With this in mind we hurled ourselves in research and development. We searched for alternatives to materials, talked with suppliers about more responsible methods and set targets for how we would operate when we returned. We reviewed all of our policies and procedures, updating some with new commitments and in other cases completely starting again. Our team underwent training and we took big steps toward gaining new certifications.
By the time we emerged from our lockdown cocoons and began working on projects and with clients, we irrevocably valued the opportunity we had been given to reset. We produced our summer events with significantly reduced footprints and successfully achieved new levels of sustainable design. Our clients remained committed to our mission and together we overcame a mountain of hurdles to offer events that a year ago seemed impossible.
This report details our achievements for the 2020-21 year, and highlights the goals to which we will measure our success and growth for the future. In an inherently unsustainable industry we continue to strive to be part of the solution.
We thank our clients, suppliers and our team for enabling us to do so.
In early 2020, as we wrapped up our summer event season the Frank Wild team were enthusiastic about our abundant plans and goals for the year to come. Fast forward a few weeks later and the world had come to a cataclysmic stop. Perhaps one of the hardest hit, the future of our industry was bleak.
Like everyone else, we made projections for what was to come, mapped out every possible scenario, prepared for the worst and optimistically hoped for the best. After the initial upheaval we gained a new momentum. The overarching question was, when we make it through this, what is our purpose?
With this in mind we hurled ourselves in research and development. We searched for alternatives to materials, talked with suppliers about more responsible methods and set targets for how we would operate when we returned. We reviewed all of our policies and procedures, updating some with new commitments and in other cases completely starting again. Our team underwent training and we took big steps toward gaining new certifications.
By the time we emerged from our lockdown cocoons and began working on projects and with clients, we irrevocably valued the opportunity we had been given to reset. We produced our summer events with significantly reduced footprints and successfully achieved new levels of sustainable design. Our clients remained committed to our mission and together we overcame a mountain of hurdles to offer events that a year ago seemed impossible.
This report details our achievements for the 2020-21 year, and highlights the goals to which we will measure our success and growth for the future. In an inherently unsustainable industry we continue to strive to be part of the solution. We thank our clients, suppliers and our team for enabling us to do so.
sustainability
specialists
We became Specialist with the Sustainable Event Alliance, Our team completed Business Sustainability Management studies through Cambridge University, Submitted B-Corp application
process and policies development
Sourced and engaged new sustainable products and suppliers
Developed and implemented new
Sustainable Procurement Policy
welcome back
events
Successfully installed and executed several COVID-safe sustainable sites in conjunction with the Australian Open
welcome to
the sunny north
Frank Wild North launched in Brisbane
climate positive
Offset a total of x carbon
the year in review
Year in review from the director (introduction)
it is our responsibility to drive positive change in environmental awareness and action through innovative designs and resources. This year we have done x y z
Our Process
This year we placed a higher emphasis than ever before on the considerations of our designs. From the beginning of each project sustainability goals were outlined and the creative proposals were built from there. This process ensured we designed all project elements with future use in mind. We also increased our usual practices of finding alternatives for virgin materials, implementing low impact practices and aligning our sustinability commitmenet with our clients and suppliers.
Materials & Suppliers
In 2020-2021 we committed to ensuring as many materials and products as possible were designed to a 100% closed loop cycle. This led into comprehsive research and development with new and exisiting suppliers ensuring the lowest impact materials possible were selected.
avoided approximatley
300,000
plastic packages going to landfill
100.00%
projects painted in tint
of all projects
79%
of timber used was reclaimed
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100%
of projects used etheir existing assets
Design Goals
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Alternative Materials
Status: 20%
By 2023 we aim for 90% of all materials used in our projects to be low impact, closed loop or reupurposed. This will be acheieved through continued R&D and commitment from suppliers and clients.
The Integration of eco power usage through X% of projects by XXX regardless of engagement. This will require additional commitment from clients.
Circular Economy
Status: 30%
All designs to have a circular life cycle by XXXX. This is to include all custom builds, interior designs and styling purchases. The lifecycle must be determined prior to conception of the project.
Project Emissions
Our project impacts are assessed in individual categories; materials, waste, transport and power. This breakdown shows our greatest contributions and allows us to implement reduction strategies.
Currently we do not assess the impact of areas that are outside our engagmenet scope (food & beverage, guest travel etc). We aim to expand our resposibility to cover these areas in the future.
Thorough consideration is given to the eco value of all the materials including their reusability and complete life cycle. Of the materials we used, 87.43% were recycled, reused or repurposed post the project and only 12.57% were dispoesed of.
As a result, this past financial year we have:
recycled
87.43%
of all clients project assets
reduced emissions by
15,703
kg Co2
offset a total of
200%
of all carbon emitted
Thats right, In an effort to be as climate positive as we can, Frank Wild purchased double the amount of carbon credits to offset our projects by a factor of 200%. To put that into perspective thats the equivalent of over 16 trips around the world in a Boeing 747-400.
FW HQ Emissions
Frank Wild operates a 100% carbon neutral business. Our office runs on renewable evergy, we are a paperless company and practice stringent waste management. Any emissions that are not avoided through affirmative action are calculated and offset each year.
100%
carbon neutral business
Impact Goals
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Decision Matrix
Status: 60%
Develop a matrix that outlines the pros and cons of a materials selection. The matrix will cover emissions, consideration for virgin vs. new manufacture and impact at end of life. Recording impact for each of these areas will allow us to make informed decisions when selecting materials.
Comprehensive Audits
Status: 20%
All projects to be audited in their entirety. This will involve inclusion of a pre-event audit and assessment of all areas directly relating to the project regardless of our scope of engagement. I.e. guest travel, food and beverage etc.
This year 100% of Frank Wild clients committed to sustainability assessment and offsetting post event. These commitments enable us to dive deeper into our sustianbility actions and set a clear benchmark for sustinable event operations in our industry.
B-Corps are held to the highest standards in all areas and once certified, legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.
In April we were certified as Registered Consultants for Climate Active. The only goverment-backed program that certifies carbon neutrality for business operations, products and events. We can now assist businesses and events in achieving a certified Carbon Neutral status.
15,700kgCo2 saved
58,400kgCo2 offset
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In 20-21 we have offset over 58,400kg’s of CO2e. These offsets are a combination of our clients projects emissions and equal contribution from Frank Wild. Our promise to match our clients offsets ensures we are operating as climate positive as possible.
In September 2020 members of our team completed Business Sustainability Management studies through the University of Cambridge Centre for Sustainability Leadership.
Study was undertaken over three months and involved learning from some of the worlds foremost sustainability experts.
new sustainability policies & targets
In July 2020 our procurement policy was reviewed and revised to encorporate an increased requirement for suppliers to comply with sustainability requirements. This has not only prompted in depth research and development, but also expanded the sustinability conversation with our exisiting suppliers.
Support for conservation and environmental welfare has continued with annual donations to the Australian Conservation Foundation and The Wilderness Society. We are comited to these causes in an effort to champion those who are advocating for our national environment.
thank you
This year 100% of Frank Wild clients committed to sustainability assessment and offsetting post event. These commitments enable us to dive deeper into our sustianbility actions and set a clear benchmark for sustinable event operations in our industry.
We are currently awaiting confirmation of our B-Corp certification. This has been a lengthy process that involved several months submitting detailed evidence of Frank Wild’s business operations. B-Corporations are held to the highest highest standards in all areas and once certified, legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.
Action Goals
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Operations Certified Carbon Neutral
Status: 90%
Frank Wild operations to be certified as Carbon Neutral through Climate Active. Certification covers all office based emssions, staff travel and general business impact not directly relating to projects.
1% for the planet
Status: 10%
Join 1% for the planet to broaden our commitment to environmental causes. This ensures FW will be annually held accountable for our use of the planets resources.
Secure B-Corp certification by EOFY 20/21. Each year following to show improvements and progression though increased score.
leave a lasting impression
insert final words
In early 2020, as we wrapped up our summer event season the Frank Wild team were enthusiastic about our abundant plans and goals for the year to come. Fast forward a few weeks later and the world had come to a cataclysmic stop. Perhaps one of the hardest hit, the future of our industry was bleak.
Like everyone else, we made projections for what was to come, mapped out every possible scenario, prepared for the worst and optimistically hoped for the best. After the initial upheaval we gained a new momentum. The overarching question was, when we make it through this, what is our purpose?
With this in mind we hurled ourselves in research and development. We searched for alternatives to materials, talked with suppliers about more responsible methods and set targets for how we would operate when we returned. We reviewed all of our policies and procedures, updating some with new commitments and in other cases completely starting again. Our team underwent training and we took big steps toward gaining new certifications.
By the time we emerged from our lockdown cocoons and began working on projects and with clients, we irrevocably valued the opportunity we had been given to reset. We produced our summer events with significantly reduced footprints and successfully achieved new levels of sustainable design. Our clients remained committed to our mission and together we overcame a mountain of hurdles to offer events that a year ago seemed impossible.
This report details our achievements for the 2020-21 year, and highlights the goals to which we will measure our success and growth for the future. In an inherently unsustainable industry we continue to strive to be part of the solution. We thank our clients, suppliers and our team for enabling us to do so.
sustainability
specialists
We became Specialist with the Sustainable Event Alliance, Our team completed Business Sustainability Management studies through Cambridge University, Submitted B-Corp application
process and policies development
Sourced and engaged new sustainable products and suppliers
Developed and implemented new
Sustainable Procurement Policy
welcome back
events
Successfully installed and executed several COVID-safe sustainable sites in conjunction with the Australian Open
welcome to
the sunny north
Frank Wild North launched in Brisbane
climate positive
Offset a total of x carbon
