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Our national sustainability strategy brings this work together under one clear approach. It focuses on practical action where BaptistCare can make a meaningful difference: environmental sustainability, community impact and social value, and governance and accountability.
This work is grounded in our purpose, inspired by Jesus to champion care for all, and our vision for communities where everyone can live to their full potential. It is also guided by our ‘I ACT’ values: inclusivity, accountability, compassion and teamwork.
Sustainability matters because care does not happen in isolation. The people we support are part of families, homes, services and communities. They are also affected by rising costs, extreme weather, social pressures and the quality of the places around them.
For BaptistCare, sustainability is about taking practical steps that support care today and help strengthen services for the future. It includes reducing environmental impact, making better use of resources, understanding the value created through our services, and being clear about how progress is owned, managed and communicated.
As a national organisation, BaptistCare has an opportunity to align this work across regions and services, build on our strong foundations and what is already underway, and focus on the areas where we can make the greatest difference for people, communities and the planet.
Our national sustainability strategy sets a clear direction for the next stage of BaptistCare’s sustainability work. It builds on existing strengths and brings practical initiatives, evidence and governance together under three focus areas.
Sustainability is already part of how we operate at BaptistCare and is visible in practical work across the national organisation. These stories show what is happening, why it matters, and what we are learning along the way.
Good sustainability work needs clear ownership, practical coordination and honest communication. This helps BaptistCare make better decisions, track progress and communicate responsibly.
BaptistCare is strengthening how sustainability priorities are planned, governed and measured across the national organisation. This includes clearer links between sustainability and existing planning, risk, procurement, property, service delivery and reporting processes.
BaptistCare is also working to bring existing state and region-based emissions data and Net Zero Pathways into a more consistent national view. This will help inform future environmental priorities, targets, investment planning and progress reporting.
As we put the sustainability strategy into practice, we will continue to improve how progress is tracked and shared. We will be clear about what has been achieved, what is underway, what is planned and what we are still learning.
