Sustainability at Hydroflux
Water is a critical resource and the foundation of healthy ecosystems, communities and economies. For over a decade, Hydroflux has delivered specialised water, wastewater, sludge management and water reuse solutions across the ANZ-Pacific region, helping our clients manage water responsibly. Sustainability is embedded in how we design, deliver and operate.
Our vision is to deliver the highest level of engineering and scientific acumen to the emerging issues of sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental protection – with a specific focus on water and wastewater.
Our 2030 Sustainability Goals
We prioritise the following areas to guide our actions and focus our efforts where we can have the greatest impact.
Environment Goals
- Goal 01: Reduce organisational emissions in alignment with a net zero by 2050 pathway.
- Goal 02: Embed climate resilience into business strategy, risk management & operations.
- Goal 03: Quantify & demonstrate Hydroflux’s contribution to water security.
- Goal 04: Zero waste to landfill at head office.
Social Goals
- Goal 05: Maintain a strong safety culture in the office & on site.
- Goal 06: Create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Goal 07: Contribute to positive social outcomes in the communities we operate
- Goal 08: Invest in our people to support long-term careers & professional growth.
- Goal 09: Work with our supply chain to increase transparency & respect for human rights.
Governance Goals
- Goal 10: Foster stakeholder trust through ethical & responsible business practices.
- Goal 11: Deliver innovative solutions to address emerging water challenges.
- Goal 12: Maintain robust cybersecurity practices to safeguard client & operational data.
Our progress
We’ve been embedding sustainability across our operations for years. Here’s how that work is showing up across environment, social and governance.
Environment
We are proud to be Australia’s first water treatment and technology company to achieve Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification, a status we have maintained for four consecutive years across our operations in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. We measure our scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions annually and have established reduction strategy aligned with a net-zero by 2050 pathway. Beyond our own operations, our treatment systems and ongoing product innovation enable water reuse, resource recovery from sludge and help our customers reduce their environmental impact.
100% renewable electricity across all Australian offices
15% reduction in total organisational emissions from our FY23 baseline
27% of waste diverted from landfill at head office
Social
We’re committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for our employees, contractors and visitors. We invest in training, professional development and accredited engineering pathways that support our people’s long-term careers.
We extend the same commitment to our supply chain, with structured pre-qualification of contractors, fabricators and consultants, and ongoing assessment of priority suppliers against safety, environmental and ethical criteria, including modern slavery risk.
87% employee retention rate
92% of employees proud to work at Hydroflux
$50K annual Community Give Back Fund
67% of priority suppliers assessed for modern slavery risks based on total spend
Governance
Strong governance is the foundation that allows us to operate with integrity and act on our commitments. Our Board provides strategic oversight, supported by a cross-functional Sustainability Committee chaired by our CEO that connects sustainability to our highest level of leadership.
As an innovation-led business, we take the security of our clients’ data and systems seriously. Our cybersecurity controls are aligned with leading Australian and international frameworks, and we govern the use of emerging tools like AI through clear internal policies.
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 31000 (Risk Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) certified
17 carbon neutral Climate Active certified products
0 data breaches
Read our latest ESG Report for the full picture of our performance and progress.
FY25 ESG Report
This publication represents the first ESG report produced by Hydroflux and establishes a baseline for sustainability reporting across the Group. The report has two primary objectives. First, it aims to increase transparency regarding the organisation’s impacts on the environment and people. Second, it supports ongoing efforts to measure, manage and improve sustainability performance over time.
Hydroflux intends to publish this report on an annual basis, progressively expanding the scope and maturity of disclosures in future reporting cycles.
Policies and Supporting Documentation
Download Hydroflux Sustainability Policy
Download Hydroflux FY23-24 Modern Slavery Statement
Questions or Feedback?
For questions regarding our ESG report, policies or sustainability practices, please contact our team at [email protected].