People

At ALS, our employees are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by a passion to make a difference in the world. They are our differentiator, and their talents directly contribute to our success. Because of their central importance to who we are as a company, we prioritise the health, safety and well-being of our people. ALS’ core value, ‘safe’, underpins our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We strive for ongoing improvements to our health and safety management systems and processes.

We are also dedicated to unlocking, nurturing and leveraging our people’s potential. Attracting, retaining and developing talented individuals with the skills needed for the future not only sustains our continued success but provides opportunities for our people to grow.

A spotlight on psychosocial safety

ALS is committed to creating mentally healthy, inclusive, respectful, and safe workplaces where our people thrive and achieve their best. An important part of this is working together to proactively minimize psychosocial hazards and create healthy work environments and cultures.

A mentally healthy workplace is one that minimises risks to psychological health and safety by identifying and assessing psychosocial hazards; builds the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of workers to be resilient and thrive at work; supports the recovery of workers returning after a physical or psychological injury; and provides a respectful environment, free of stigma and discrimination.

Planet

Central to our company's vision is making the world a better place. This vision drives our commitment to operate our businesses with environmentally sustainable outcomes. Aware of the complexity and interconnectedness of the world environment, we continually review our operations and seek opportunities to conserve resources, reduce waste, minimise our impact on the communities where we operate, and work to achieve our net zero emission goals.

In support of these goals, generating positive momentum for change requires action across all levels of our company. From global to regional and site-specific initiatives, our businesses are empowered to deliver innovative solutions to complex carbon reduction challenges.

Renewable energy

An important part of ALS' strategy to reduce our 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions is the installation of solar photovoltaics (PV). Between FY22 and FY24, our solar PV capacity increased substantially from a single 99kWp system in Brisbane, to 25 ALS-owned systems installed at our sites around the world.

The incorporation of solar power and other renewable energy sources into building design and construction is a key component of ALS’ sustainable building practices, guided by ALS’ Building Standard. An important enabler of our emissions reduction targets, this standard assists our global team in integrating consideration of climate, energy intensity and cost, and water availability into final designs.

Community

Our business and sustainability successes are linked to the diverse communities we serve and in which we operate. To make a meaningful and lasting positive impact by delivering tangible and sustainable economic, social and environmental benefits, our community efforts include targeted financial support, corporate and regional initiatives and development contributions. An important part of our implementation of these efforts is fostering long-term partnerships with community groups and organisations, working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and create positive change.

Advancing careers through STEM education

At ALS, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of talent by providing first-hand experiences and insights into the work carried out at our facilities. From laboratory tours, to career fairs, to visiting presentations and internship placements, we aim to inspire and educate students of all levels and ages about the world of science. Throughout FY24, ALS proudly provided more than 6,000 hours of work experience instruction to students, and presentations, reaching hundreds of aspiring scientists globally.

Business practices

At ALS, actualising sustainable business practices means both maximising return for our partners and shareholders through effective fiscal management and meeting our corporate social responsibilities. In FY24, ALS continued a prudent approach to capital management, achieving strong underlying shareholder returns, proving the strength of our business model and management team. We have made significant progress towards our FY27 financial objectives with continued growth, cementing ALS as a market leader in the testing industry.

We also recognise that what we achieve is as important as how we achieve it. Through our Code of Conduct and guidance from leadership, we promote and encourage consistent ethical behaviour to create a strong culture anchored in honesty, transparency and accountability.

Human rights

ALS is committed to ethical and responsible business conduct, including respecting and upholding the human rights of all individuals throughout our operations and supply chain. We seek to foster an organisational culture that demonstrates respect for human rights.

Our approach is guided by international human rights principles encompassed in the International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labour Organisation's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the United Nations Global Compact. Our Code of Conduct, Human Rights Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct set out the standards of behaviour we expect from our employees, suppliers, contractors and other business partners in respecting and upholding human rights.