Our Social and Environmental Responsibility Framework
At Ambulance Victoria (AV), we believe that being responsible to society and the environment is very important. We aim to keep improving in these areas and have clear goals that everyone can see. This helps us and our partners make the best choices.
In 2019, we created our Social and Environmental Responsibility Framework and started using it right away. This plan looks ahead and sets out what we need to do to stay a responsible ambulance service.
Our vision for being responsible is linked to our promise to give the best care to every patient, every time.
Focus areas of our framework
Our people: a great place to work and volunteer
We want to be a top choice for jobs and volunteering. We make sure our staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and proud to work with us. We promote a fair and respectful culture, keep everyone safe and healthy, and offer a flexible workplace. Everyone at AV helps manage our social and environmental impact.
- Capability building.
- Health, safety and wellbeing.
- Inclusive and safe culture.
- Enabled first responders and volunteers.
Our community: engagement, investment, and volunteerism
We are active in the communities we serve. We use our skills and resources to support and build healthy, strong communities. As a public health service, we have chances to help solve social problems, especially health inequalities.
- Engagement and resiliance.
- Inclusion and acessability.
- Community contribution.
- Child safety and family violence.
Our environment: managing AV’s environmental impact
We support the goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. We work to reduce our environmental footprint by using fewer natural resources, saving energy and water, and managing waste and recycling well.
- Waste lifecycle.
- Climate change adaptation.
- Infrastructure asset management.
- Natural resources.
Our supply chain: investing in a sustainable future
We are committed to buying in a way that benefits society and the environment. Our social procurement plan shows how we work with suppliers to improve the social and environmental value of what we buy.
- Responsibly sourcing.
- Contract and supply chain management.
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