We understand our expertise contributes significantly to the quality and sustainability of social, economic and physical environments we operate in. We thrive on this responsibility and strive to present ourselves to a standard expected from a company of our calibre.
In 2015, the UN launched an action plan for countries and companies to fight inequality and injustice, end poverty, protect the planet, and promote peace in the form of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.
On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit) came into force. Over the next fifteen years, with these universally applicable goals, countries will mobilise efforts to end poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind.
The Australian and Singapore (home of Cistri) governments are both signatories and active supporters of the UN initiative, and both track and report on progress against the goals.
The ‘Give Back’ community giving framework is aligned with UN Goal #11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.
“Our Give Back vision is clear: Urbis is committed to supporting vulnerable communities and places by providing direct, meaningful contributions with impact that matters.
Our Give Back framework articulates our community giving commitment, directing our collective efforts to make positive impact on communities and placed in need of our support.
Give Back provides details of why, how and where we will direct our community giving efforts, ensuring we create a legacy benefitting recipients, our people and our brand.
The Urbis Board has established a target of the equivalent of $500,000 per annum contribution supporting Give Back initiatives. Reflecting the tiered delivery structure, this effort is to be allocated generally as follows:
We have a long and proud history of supporting communities within which we work. We are proactive and generous in volunteering our skills to assist those in need, and provide financial support to a broad range of causes.
‘Give Back’ provides details of why, how and where we will direct our community giving efforts, ensuring we create a legacy benefitting recipients, our people and our brand.
In line with our business strategy, and after surveying our team to find out the social issues you care about the most, the following charity partners were selected for the 23/24 Financial Year.
Red Dust
Friends with Dignity Australia
OzHarvest
Indigenous Literacy Foundation