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MESSAGE FROM MANAGING DIRECTOR As a global organisation that operates in Australia, it is imperative we contribute to and have a positive influence on reconciliation with First Nation Australians. At Sandvik, we are committed to working together and continuing relationships with First Nation’s people, communities and organisations to create a reconciled Australia which appreciates the language, stories and traditions of it’s First Peoples.
I’m extremely proud of the progress we have made in the last 12 months in support of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) commitments. Our RAP has already influenced change within the organisation and the communities in which we work, through sponsorships, cultural awareness training, production of merchandise and more. To date, we have completed 39% of our targets, with another 30% on track to be completed within the designated timeline. Unfortunately, due to COVID some of our deliverables were impacted, but we have strategies to ensure these are achieved with the conclustion of our Innovate RAP. This is to the credit of our Sandvik employees who have whole heartedly supported our commitment to reconciliation. We first commenced our reconciliation journey in 2017 with our Reflect RAP. Since then, we have made significant progress on our journey and are proud of the steps we have made and note there is still a way to go. We will continue to work with and listen to First Nation’s people, communities and organisations to deepen our knowledge and understanding of our shared histor y. We are committed to reconciliation and will continue to deliver on our commitments, in line with our RAP. More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.
Wayne Scrivens Managing Director Sandvik Mining and Construction Pty Ltd
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S A N DV I K | R A P PRO G R ES S R EP O R T 2021
