CSL

Good internal governance systems are necessary to ensure our safety processes are robust. Where accidents do occur we share lessons learned swiftly throughout the company.

Audits ensure our Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) standards are maintained. Our corporate team conducts management systems audits at each of our manufacturing sites on a regular basis. In an audit this year, our Bern manufacturing facility showed strong compliance. We also audited four US plasma collection centres and the Knoxville laboratory as well as three German collection centres and the Goettingen laboratory. Both Australian manufacturing operations were audited and recertified by Lloyds Assurance Quality Register this year. As indicated by these successful audits, all our facilities continue to maintain high HS&E standards.

Proactive incident reporting is a key feature of our HS&E operations and in Australia this year we introduced a new online reporting system to further facilitate timely reporting of any hazards or incidents.

In June this year, our Kankakee site hosted a Health and Wellness Fair for employees. A fun way to access valuable information and resources relevant to their health and well-being, the Fair attracted more than 350 employees on the day. Health booths included screenings for cholesterol, glucose, osteoporosis, blood pressure and sleep apnea. Health educators were also available to provide information on a variety of health topics including heart health and mental health.

We continue to promote employee health and well-being programs in all our businesses encouraging staff to adopt positive lifestyle changes. We also support employee participation in other healthy activities including events like the Tokyo Marathon, Melbourne BRW Corporate Triathlon, Philadelphia Fun Run, and the Bern Grand Prix Marathon.