Environmental & Social Governance
Environment
At Bennco Engineering, our values-driven approach places care, safety, reliability, and strong local partnerships at the core of our operations. We are committed to continuous improvement and sustainable practices across all projects. Our operational protocols focus on minimising our environmental footprint by reducing vehicle use, optimising water management, and ensuring the safe, compliant containment and disposal of contaminants, supporting both environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
A key innovation – our Mobile Command Centre – has reduced vehicle movements and enhanced environmental controls at worksites, delivering a 20% reduction in downtime and improving efficiency while lowering risk for our clients.
Targets
Enhancing sustainability performance is a core component of Bennco Engineering’s executive remuneration framework and Short-Term Incentive Program, reflecting our commitment to clients, employees, regulators, and the communities we serve.
Our Board sets rigorous performance targets, which are embedded in our incentive structure to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Targets
- Zero fatalities.
- Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) ≤ 0.90.
- Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) ≤ 3.50.
Additional performance metrics are developed collaboratively with our customers and delivery partners to address specific project requirements. These are documented in our project-specific risk management plans and project delivery methodologies.
Environmental Performance Targets
- Zero environmental prosecutions.
- Zero Level 5 or Level 6 environmental incidents:
o Level 5: Significant impact or serious harm to the environment, with material harm and costs exceeding $50,000.
o Level 6: Catastrophic, irreversible environmental damage.
o Zero significant environmental incidents above Level 4, resulting in material harm or requiring ongoing management due to community impact.
By linking our executive incentives to these robust targets, Bennco Engineering ensures sustainability, safety, and environmental stewardship are integral to our leadership culture and operational excellence.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Social responsibility is integral to our culture at Bennco Engineering. We go beyond the workplace to support our people’s wellbeing and community integration. Employees benefit from complimentary gym and sports club memberships, flexible rostering to accommodate family needs, and premium PPE and tools provided at no upfront cost.
Our leadership team lives locally, actively building a culture of care and accountability. Our sector-leading 24-hour fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) mental health program offers on-demand support and quarterly workshops. This initiative, adopted by three Tier One clients, underscores our commitment to workforce wellbeing and industry best practice.
Bennco Engineering’s business strategy is centred on sustainable, community-driven growth across the Pilbara region. Our strong partnerships and deep local history enable comprehensive engagement with the communities we serve, ensuring that best practices and alignment with local initiatives remain at the forefront of our commitment to regional development.
Bennco Engineering proudly contributes over $250,000 annually in sponsorships, in-kind support, and initiatives which strengthen community connections in Tom Price and Paraburdoo. We fund local sporting clubs and actively participate in community events, creating a stronger sense of place for both our workforce and the towns we operate in. Our target is to grow this contribution to over $500,000 annually by 2028.
