CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Committed to Our Journey
KCU is committed to being a good corporate entity. The environment, land, regional communities and Indigenous engagement are all important aspects of KCU’s corporate responsibility.
Our responsibility to our clients, employees and the communities/land in which the company operates ensures any project or works are conducted are completed in an ethical and responsible manner.
The company’s corporate responsibility is underpinned by its RIPPA values.
ONGOING COMMITMENT
Indigenous Economic Growth
Subcontractor Management & Community Engagement
Through our partnership with Kurtarra, KCU brings together industry expertise, strong community relationships and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Aboriginal businesses and workforces.
Kurtarra plays an important role in supporting Indigenous subcontractors, strengthening community connections and providing the cultural understanding and pastoral care that contribute to successful workforce participation and retention.
By working closely with Aboriginal businesses and communities, we aim to build capability, encourage long-term participation and create opportunities for sustainable growth.
Indigenous Procurement Strategy
KCU is committed to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal businesses to participate in the resources and construction sectors.
We actively identify and engage Indigenous suppliers and subcontractors, matching their capabilities with relevant project opportunities and prioritising Indigenous participation wherever practical.
Our approach extends beyond procurement. We help connect Aboriginal businesses with industry opportunities, facilitate introductions and explore opportunities to collaborate on larger projects.
Through these relationships, we aim to strengthen Indigenous business capability, support sustainable growth and ensure the economic benefits of our projects extend into the communities in which we operate.
Our Partnership with AEMEE
KCU is proud to be a part of the AEMEE Indigenous Business Network.
As a national industry body supporting Indigenous businesses in the resources and energy sectors, AEMEE plays an important role in strengthening industry connections, creating commercial opportunities and advancing Indigenous business participation.
Our involvement reflects KCU’s ongoing commitment to collaboration, Indigenous economic empowerment and building a stronger future for Aboriginal businesses and communities.
EXCEEDING STANDARDS
Quality
KCU is committed to provide our clients and suppliers with an exceptional level of service that differentiates ourself from competitors. This quality service is framed by KCU’s well defined systems, documented procedures and employee values.
There is a continual improvement philosophy at KCU which is promoted throughout the company. KCU uses an Improvement Reporting system, which continually enhances the effectiveness of its quality and management systems. The Quality Policy and Quality Management System is continually monitored and regularly reviewed. This is certified to ISO 9001:2008.
KCU operates under Cape Dunstan’s Integrated Management System (IMS), which is independently certified to three internationally recognised standards:
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
This framework supports KCU’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and environmentally responsible outcomes across all projects.
UPHOLDING VALUES
Whistleblower Policy
KCU is a values driven company that encourages employees to live and act their RIPPA values: which include Respect, Integrity and Accountability.
These values are the backbone of KCU and underpin our commitment to fostering a culture of compliance, ethical behaviour and good corporate governance. This includes a culture where any officer, employee or contractor can freely speak up about potential concerns about misconduct without suffering detriment.
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental Policy
KCU is committed to being environmentally responsible when delivering operations, services and activities. Recognising KCU has a responsibility to provide effective environmental management strategies to preserve the land and its culture.It is recognised that many things can be done to minimise adverse effects on the environment whilst meeting the quality expectations of clients and providing a safe and healthy workplace for all.
Our goal is to integrate the safety and protection of the environment into our culture, thinking and operations. All employees are required to cooperate with and assist management in achieving these principles and improving KCU’s environmental performance.
In order to achieve this goal KCU will:
- Make environmental protection of equal importance to other key operational and strategic business objectives;
- Understand our environmental aspects and manage the impacts of our work practices on the environment;
- Comply with relevant legal, client and other environmental obligations;
- Implement and monitor environmental performance objectives and targets;
- Educate and train workers on environmental issues and management;
- Encourage reporting and investigating of environmental incidents, hazards and near misses;
- Establish mechanisms to ensure environmental consultation and communication at all levels of the company;
- Recognise personnel for their commitment and performance in relation to environmental impact;
- Continuously implement and improve measure to avoid or minimise pollution, waste and other impacts to the environment;
- Expect as high an environmental standard from all our suppliers, consultants and contractors as we would from ourselves; and
- Communicate this policy to our people.
This policy is periodically reviewed to ensure KCU continues to provide environmentally sustainable outcomes that reflect the company values.
INTEGRITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO
Ethical Business Practices
At KCU, integrity and accountability are central to how we do business. Guided by our RIPPA values, we are committed to conducting our operations ethically, transparently and responsibly.
Our Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption Policy outline the standards we expect across our business and reinforce our commitment to building trust with our employees, clients, partners and the communities in which we operate.
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