DisclosureGRI - G4 ReferenceLocation of DisclosureRelevant commentaryExternal Assurance
General Standard Disclosures
STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS
Statement from the most senior decision maker of the organisationG4-1CEO Statement - Blackmores Sustainability ReportNo
Description of key impacts, risks and opportunitiesG4-2Blackmores Annual Report, page 15Full commentary will be provided in the next Sustainability Report.No
Name of organisationG4-3Blackmores Ltd.No
Primary brands, products and servicesG4-4Blackmores Annual Report, page 2The Blackmores Ltd. primary brands are Blackmores, PAW, BioCeuticals, Blackmores Institute, IsoWhey, IsoWhey Sports, Fusion Health, and Oriental Botanicals.No
Location of our organisation's headquartersG4-520 Jubilee Avenue, Warriewood, NSW, Australia…No
Number of countries where the organisation operatesG4-6Blackmores Annual Report, page 3No
Locations of significant operationsBlackmores Sustainability ReportSignificant locations of operations are defined as the countries in which we operate. These countries are Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, China, Malaysia and Singapore. No
Report the nature of ownership and legal formG4-7Blackmores Annual Report, page 104No
The markets servedG4-8Blackmores Annual Report, page 3
No
The scale of the organisationG4-9Blackmores Annual Report, page 15. the total number of employees: is 843 permanent full-time or part-time staff. This does not inclue causal or contract staff.No
Employee numbers, gender breakdown, employment type, workforce by region, variation in employmentG4-10Blackmores Sustainability Report - Performance Data (Our People)Unprecedented operational growth has seen a steady increase in employee numbers over the FY16 period.No
Percentage of employees covered by collective enterprise agreements - The Blackmores Enterprise Agreement (EA)G4-11Blackmores Sustainability Report - Industry LeadershipBlackmores' longstanding Enterprise Agreement is endorsed by Fair Work Australia. In FY16 the Agreement was adopted by BioCeuticals staff.No
Description of supply chainG4-12Blackmores Sustainability Report - Supply ChainOver the course of the year ahead Blackmores will undertake further evaluation of our supply chains to incorporate key non-inventory suppliers.No
Significant changes during the reporting period relating to size, structure, or ownership or its supply chainG4-13Blackmores Annual Report, page 21No
Explanation of whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organisationG4-14Blackmores Annual Report, page 23Blackmores has a risk management framework which is integral to the innovation and new product development process.No
Externally developed economic, environmental, and social charters, principles, or other initatives to which the organisation subscribes to or endorsesG4-15Sustainability Report.All Blackmores therapeutic goods are manufactured to an international medicine standard enforced by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Blackmores' headquarters, and home of operations, is TGA licensed. We are a founding member of the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) and we were one of the first companies to adopt the Australian Recycling Label. Member of the Complementary Medicines Australia.No
Memberships of AssociationsG4-16CMA, NSW Chamber of Commerce, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Pharmacy Guild of NZ.No
IDENTIFIED MATERIAL ASPECTS AND BOUNDRIES
Operational structure: List all entities in the consolidated financial statementsG4-17Blackmores Annual Report, page 92No
Process for defining report content and the aspect boundaries (and how applied)G4-18Blackmores Sustainability Report - Our Approach and Materiality AssessmentNo
List material aspects identified in this process for defining report contentG4-19Blackmores Sustainability Report - Materiality AssessmentNo
For each material aspect report the aspect boundary within the organisationG4-20Blackmores Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
For each material aspect report the aspect boundary outside of the organisationG4-21Blackmores Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Report significant changes from previous reporting period; statements of information in previous reportsG4-22As this is our first Sustainability Report, this disclosure is not applicable.No
Report significant changes from previous reporting periodsG4-23As this is our first Sustainability Report, this disclosure is not applicable.No
List of stakeholders engagedG4-24Blackmores Sustainability Report - Stakeholder EngagementNo
Basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engageG4-25Blackmores Sustainability Report - Stakeholder EngagementNo
Organisation's approach to stakeholder engagement (including frequency by type and stakeholder group, and if specific to report process)G4-26Blackmores Stakeholder Engagement - Sustainability ReportThis is our first report and initial engagement with stakeholders on our sustainability performance. Going forward we will refine our stakeholder engagement approach.No
Key topics and concerns raised by stakeholders and how the organisation has responded. Report the stakeholders which raised each key topic and concern.G4-27Blackmores Sustainability Report - Stakeholder EngagementAs this our first year of reporting on sustainability, we took a formal materiality assessment process and prioritised the material issues based on the level of stakeholder concerns, alignment to our company values, our ability to impact and influence these topics and by using the guidelines set out in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines as a basis.No
The Reporting Period (e.g. fiscal/calendar year) for information providedG4-28Blackmores Annual Report, page 42Financial Year 2015/16.No
Date of most recent previous report (if any)G4-29This is our first publicly disclosed Sustainability Report.No
The reporting cycleG4-30Future reports will be produced annually to match the financial reporting cycle.No
Contact for queries relating to Sustainability Report or its contentsG4-31Email sustainability@blackmores.com.auNo
Report the 'in accordance' option the organisation has chosen; the GRO Content Index for the chosen option; and reference to the external assurance reportG4-32This report contains Standard Disclosures from the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
The Disclosures Index supports this document.
No
Current policy and practice with regards to external assurance (note: external assurance is not required to be in accordance with GRI requirements)G4-33Blackmores Sustainability Report - Assurance StatementDeloitte have provided assurance over selected 2016 Sustainability Standard Disclosure Indicators – refer to Assurance Opinion.No
Governance structure of the organisation including committee under the highest governance body responsible for specific tasks, such as setting strategy or organisational oversightG4-34Blackmores Sustainability Report - Sustainability Governance

Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of Directors
The Blackmores Board regularly reviews its governance practices to ensure the needs and expectations of stakeholders are met within a framework that is appropriate for Blackmores. The Sustainability Governance is conducted with the framework in this Sustainability Report.No
Processes for delegation authority for economic, environmental and social topics from the highest governance body to senior executives and other employees.G4-35Blackmores Sustainability Governance - Blackmores Sustainability ReportThe Blackmores Audit and Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the Blackmores Board, is responsible for guiding and monitoring the implementation of the sustainability strategy.No
Whether the organisation has appointed an executive-level position with responsibility for economic, environmental and social topics, and whether post holders report directly to the highest governance bodyG4-36Blackmores Sustainability Report - Sustainability GovernanceThe Blackmores Audit and Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the Blackmores Board, is responsible for guiding and monitoring the implementation of the Sustainability Strategy. The Executive Team is responsible for implementing the strategy. The Environmental Manager reports to the Head of Quality who reports to the Chief Operating Officer, a member of the Executive Team. No
Processes for consultation between stakeholders and the highest governance body on economic, environmental and social topics. If consultation is delegated, describe to whom and any feedback processes to the highest governance body.G4-37Blackmores Sustainability Report - Sustainability GovernanceNo
The composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: Executive or non-executive; independence; tenure on the governance body; number of each individual's other significant positions and commitments and the nature of the commitment; gender; memberships of under-represented social group; competencies relating to economic, environmental and social impacts, stakeholder representation.G4-38Blackmores Annual Report, page 41No
Report whether the Chair of the highest governance body is also an executive officerG4-39Blackmores Annual Report, page 39No
Report the nomination and selection processes for the highest governance body and its committees, and the criteria used for nominating and selecting highest governance body members, including: Considerations of diversity, independence, expertise and experience relating to economic, environmental, social topics and stakeholder involvement.G4-40Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed, and if these are disclosed to stakeholders.G4-41Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Highest governance body and senior executives' role in the development, approval and updating of the organisation's purpose, value or mission statement, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental and social impacts.G4-42Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body's collective knowledge of economic, environmental and social topics.G4-43Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Processes for evaluating the highest governance body's own performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics (e.g. Independence, frequency, self-assessment) Actions taken in response to evaluation of the highest governance body's performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics, including changes in membership and organisational practice.G4-44Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Highest governance body's role in the identification and management of economic, environmental and social impacts, risk and opportunities (including involvement in due diligence processes). Stakeholder consultation used to support the highest governance body's identification and management of economic, environmental, social impacts, risks and opportunities.G4-45Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Highest governance body's role in reviewing the effectiveness of the organisation's risk management process for economic, environmental and social topicsG4-46Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Highest committee or position that formally reviews and approves the organisation's sustainability report and ensures that all material aspects are covered.G4-48Blackmores Sustainability Governance Framework
No
Report the process for communicating critical concerns to the highest governance bodyG4-49Blackmores Sustainability Governance FrameworkNo
Report the nature and total number of critical concerns that were communicated to the highest governance body and the mechanism(s) used to address and resolve them.G4-50This is disclosed in the risk management reports to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.No
Report the remuneration policies for the highest governance body and senior executives of the below types of remuneration: Fixed pay and variable pay; Sign-on bonuses or recruitment inventive payments; termination payments; Clawbacks; Retirement benefits. How performance criteria in the remuneration policy relate to the highest governance body's and senior executives 'economic, environmental, and social objectives.G4-51Blackmores Annual Report, page 44No
Process for determine remunerationG4-52Blackmores Annual Report, page 44No
How stakeholders views are sought and taken into account regarding remunerationG4-53Blackmores Annual Report, page 44No
Ratio of the annual total compensation for the organisation's highest-paid individual in each country to the median percentage increase in annual total compensation for all employees (Excluding the highest-paid individual in the same country.G4-54Blackmores Annual Report, page 44No
Ratio of percentage increase in annual total compensation of rather organisation's highest paid individual in each country to the median percentage increase in annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest paid individual) in the same country.G4-55Not disclosedNo
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Description of the organisation's values, principles, standards and norms of behaviour such as codes of conduct and ethics.G4-56Blackmores Website - Governance & Board of DirectorsNo
Internal and External mechanisms for seeking advice on ethical and lawful behaviour and matter related to organisational integrity, such as helplines or advice lines.G4-57Internal staff have a grievance procedure as outlined in Policy HR1200No
Report the internal and external mechanisms for reporting concerns about unethical or unlawful behaviour and matters related to organisational integrity such as escalation through line management, whistleblowing mechasims or hotlines.G4-58Blackmores Website - Contact Us.Our contact us on the blackmores website enables external enquiries to be directed for appropriate responseNo
SPECIFIC STANDARD DISCLOSURES
DisclosureGRI - G4 ReferenceLocation of DisclosureRelevant commentaryExternal Assurance
Responsible Facilities Management
OPERATIONS
Units of product soldSustainability Report - Performance DataTotal number of units sold does not include Global TherapeuticsNO
Number of significant locations of operationsG4-6Annual Report. Page 3Significant locations of operation are defined as the countries in which we operate. These countries are Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, China, Malaysia and Singapore.
Operations outside of AUS are typically administrative with a sales and marketing focus.
NO
WATER
Onsite municipal water supply withdrawal (KL)G4-EN8Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Total onsite water withdrawal (KL per 1000 units of product sold)G4-EN8Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
ENERGY
Onsite energy consumption (GJ)G4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this reporting period, energy consumption excludes the hot water boiler. The aim is to include this metric in FY17.YES
Onsite energy consumption by type (GJ)G4-EN3YES
Electricity from TrigenerationG4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Electricity from GridG4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Sales Fleet/TransportG4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataThis includes leased vehicles and contracted third party vehiclesYES
Onsite chilled water energy consumption (GJ)G4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Onsite hot water energy consumption (GJ)G4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Onsite fuel consumption from non-renewables by type (KL)G4-EN3YES
Post 2004 Diesel (KL)G4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Post 2004 Gasoline (KL)G4-EN3Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Total onsite energy consumption (GJ per 1000 units of product sold)G4-EN5Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
EMISSIONS
Direct GHG Emissions (tCO2-e/yr) (scope 1)G4-EN15YES
Direct GHG Emissions (per 1000 units of product sold) (scope 1)G4-EN15Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Indirect GHG Emissions (tCO2-e/yr) (scope 2)G4-EN16Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this reporting period, scope 2 emissions from the onsite hot water boiler or chilled water have been excluded. Our objective is to move to full disclosure next reporting period.YES
Indirect GHG Emissions (per 1000 units of product sold) (scope 2)G4-EN16Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this reporting period, scope 2 emissions from the onsite hot water boiler or chilled water have been excluded. Our objective is to move to full disclosure next reporting period.No
EFFLUENT AND WASTE
Total volume of water discharge (KL)G4-EN22Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this reporting period water discharge beyond sewage is excluded.No
Total water discharge to sewage (KL)G4-EN22Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this reporting period water discharge beyond sewage is excluded.No
Total water discharge (KL per 1000 units of product sold)G4-EN22Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Total waste generated for disposal (metric tonnes)G4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataThe new waste management plan was implemented in Aug/Sept 2015. Therefore to obtain full year metric we have taken the data average over 10 months and applied this averge to first 2 months (July/Aug).YES
Total waste generated for disposal (per 1000 units of product sold) (metric tonnes)G4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Total waste for disposal to landfill (metric tonnes)G4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance Data266 metric tonnes of putrescible waste sent to landfill of which 101 metric tonnes were diverted to best practice landfill Woodlawn bioreactor facility to produce green electricityYES
Total waste diverted (recycled or recovered) by type (metric tonnes)G4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Cardboard/PaperG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
CommingledG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataCommingled includes glass, plastic and some metalsYES
CompostG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataOrganic Food waste is sent to EarthPower, a facility which processes food wastes to produce green electricity and a nutrient-rich-by-product fertiliser.YES
Plastic shrink filmG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Printer cartridgesG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataThis years data to Blackmores headquarters at Warriewood only.YES
Lamps/LightglobesG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataInstalled collection point for employees household lamp and lightglobe waste.YES
BatteriesG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataInstalled collection point for employees household battery waste.YES
LaptopsG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataThis year we formed a relationship with Alice Springs School of the Air, donating over 40 laptops to support eductaion in remote locations.YES
MobileMusterG4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataInstalled collection point for employees household waste.YES
Total waste to landfill (per 1000 units of product sold) (metric tonnes)G4-EN23Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Total number of non-monetary sanctions for noncompliance with environental laws and regulationsG4-EN29Sustainability Report - Performance DataOne letter referring to noise was sent to the Pittwater Council, Sydney, by a neighbour of our Warriewood Campus.No
DATA PROTECTION AND CUSTOMER PRIVACY
Total number of substantiated complaints received concerning breaches of customer privacy;G4-PR8Sustainability Report - Performance DataA breach in customer privacy occurred through a cyberattack on our systems. This was immediately identified and relevant authorities notified.YES
Complaints received from outside parties and substantiated by the organizationG4-PR8Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
ŸŸComplaints from regulatory bodiesG4-PR8Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
MATERIALS
Total production (packing) volumeSustainability Report - Performance DataWarriewood Campus is Blackmores Group primary packing facility.NO
Raw material Supply Chain Risk Assessment (% of top 10 ingredients)Sustainability Report - Performance DataOur procurement and quality teams completed desktop research through a supply chain risk assessment on top 10 raw materials, of which we have now completed three field assessments.No
INVENTORY SUPPLY CHAINS
Global Supply Chain Quality Audits completedSustainability Report - Performance DataOur approach to quality is global as such our quality team conduct audits across local and internatinal suppliers.YES
Proportion of inventory spend on local suppliers at significant locations of operation (% inventory spend)G4-EC9Sustainability Report - Performance DataInventory is defined as materials or services directly related to a finished good (not including merchandise). It excludes government duties or taxes.YES
Total partnerships that exist with third parties to protect or restore habitat areas distinct from where the organization has overseen and implemented restoration or protection measures.G4-EN13Sustainability Report - Performance DataSince Blackmores partnership with World Wild Fund in Nature (WWF) in 2012, considerable work has been done to protect the oceans and to ensure our fish oil is being sourced sustainably. We entered into a Fisheries Improvement Program for our Peruvian fishery which addresses the ecological issues the fishery faces and assists in achieving MSC certification. No
PRODUCT AND SERVICE COMPLIANCE
Quality assessment of new products developed (%)G4-PR1Sustainability Report - Performance DataAll new products undergo a detailed quality and regulatory assessment.YES
Total occurances reported product related serious adverse eventsG4-PR2Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Total occurances substantiated product related serious adverse eventsG4-PR2Sustainability Report - Performance DataIn the reporting period, there was one reported incident where a consumer experienced an anaphylactic reaction to B12 Spray and was treated with steroids at hospital.No
Total number of products and services assessed for labelling compliance to regulation (%)G4-PR3Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Total number of products and services cancelled by medical regulatorG4-PR4Sustainability Report - Performance DataThis metric refers to reporting Section 30s under the Therapeutic Goods Authority.No
Total number of products and services cancelled by comeptition regulatorG4-PR4Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Total number of products banned from saleG4-PR6Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Total number of regulatory authority complaints upheldG4-PR7Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Total monetary value of regulatory authority fines for non compliance ($AUD)G4-PR9Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Industry Leadership
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Total number of markets in which product or services are sold inG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataThe markets in which our products or services are sold in is 16 countries.NO
Total revenue ($'000)G4-EC1Annual Report. Page 64Total revenue includes recently aquired Global Therapeutics.YES
Total operating costs ($'000)G4-EC1Annual Report, Page 64Total operating costs includes recently acquired Global Therapeutics however excludes employee wages and benefits which is reported seperately.YES
Total employee wages and benefits ($'000)G4-EC1Annual Report. Page 64Total employee wages and benefits includes recently acquired Global Therapeutics.YES
Total payments to government (by country) ($'000)G4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataThis is based on cash payments made to governments.YES
AustraliaG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
New ZealandG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
SingaporeG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
MalaysiaG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
ThailandG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Hong KongG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
TaiwanG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
South KoreaG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
ChinaG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
IndonesiaG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataIndonesia is not a significant location of operation.YES
United KingdomG4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataWhile the UK is not a significant location of operations as above, we do have a business entitty established in that region. YES
Total Investments ($'000)G4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Dividends paid to shareholdersG4-EC1Annual Report. Page 91YES
Interest paymentsG4-EC1Annual Report. Page 91YES
Matched Donations Scheme ($'000)G4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataBlackmores supports a matched employee donations scheme and this supported 87 different charities.YES
Other Community Investment ($'000)YES
Total monetary value of financial assistance received by the organization from governments ($'000)G4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
AustraliaG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
New ZealandG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
SingaporeG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
MalaysiaG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
ThailandG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
Hong KongG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
TaiwanG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
South KoreaG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
ChinaG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataYES
IndonesiaG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataIndonesia is not a significant location of operation.YES
United KingdomG4-EC4Sustainability Report - Performance DataWhile the UK is not a significant location of operations as above, we do have a business entitty established in that region. YES
Investment in Research
Total monetary value of financial assistance to Research Institutions ($'000)G4-EC1Sustainability Report - Performance DataThis metric is based on cash payments made to research institutions as opposed to the total anticipated spend across the life of each project.YES
Relationships with Research BodiesSustainability Report - Performance DataBlackmores works in partnership to support a wide range of research bodies.No
TouchpointsSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships without formal commercial partnership arrangements.No
PartnershipsSustainability Report - Performance DataRelationships where formal commercial partnership arrangements exist.No
Research ProjectsSustainability Report - Performance DataBlackmores works in partnership to support a wide range of research projects.No
Number of Educational touchpoints with customers and consumersSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships where Blackmores has facilitated educational sessions directly with customers or consumersNo
Number of Advisory Line touchpoints with customers and consumersSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships where Blackmores has responded directly with customer or consumer enquiries.No
Number of Touchpoints with external stakeholders through Digital Media (ea)Sustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships Blackmores has through social media channelsNo
Email/NewsletterSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships Blackmores has through social media channelsNo
WebsiteSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships Blackmores has through social media channelsNo
TwitterSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships Blackmores has through social media channels.No
FacebookSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships Blackmores has through social media channels.No
InstagramSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships Blackmores has through social media channelsNo
LinkedInSustainability Report - Performance DataIn this context, touchpoints are considered as those relationships Blackmores has through social media channels.No
ANTI-CORRUPTION
Total number of operations assessed for risks related to corruption (%)G4-SO3Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and proceduresG4-SO4Sustainability Report - Performance DataCode of Conduct supplied to all new employees on commencement of employment and available to all other staff.YES
Total number and nature of confirmed incidents of corruptionG4-SO5Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Total monetary value of financial political contributions made ($)G4-SO6Sustainability Report - Performance DataSeveral donations to the Australian Liberal Party, Australia occurred during the reporting period. This disclosure is taken from the AEC Declaration lodged Nov-2015.No
Total number of legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practicesG4-SO7Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo
People & Community
OUR PEOPLE
Total Workforce (ea)G4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
Total Workforce by Age Group (%)G4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
<30 years of ageG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
30 - 49 years of ageG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
>50 years of ageG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
Workforce by Region (ea)G4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
AUS/NZG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance Data
Annual Report
Data refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
ASIAG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance Data
Annual Report
Data refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
Workforce by Gender (ea)G4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
MaleG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
FemaleG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
Workforce Gender RatioG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
New Employee Hires (ea)G4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
New Employee Hire Rate (%)G4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
New Employee Hires by RegionG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
AUS/NZG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
ASIAG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
New Employee Hires by GenderG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
MaleG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
FemaleG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
New Employee Hires by Age BracketG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData referes to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
<30 years of ageG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
30 - 49 years of ageG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
>50 years of ageG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
Employee Turnover (%)*G4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
AUS/NZG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataThe turnover rate is based on 6month data which has been extrapolated over 12 months due to the implementaton of our new HRM system. Next year we will disclsoe full 12 month data.YES
ASIAG4-LA1Sustainability Report - Performance DataThe turnover rate is based on 6 month data which has been extrapolated over 12 months due to the implementaton of our new HRM system. Next year we will disclose full 12 month data.YES
Number of employees taking parental leave, by genderG4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
MaleG4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataData referes to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
FemaleG4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataData referes to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
Parental leave, Return to Work Rate (%)G4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataBlackmores believes Parental Leave Policy is underpinned by minimum Federal legislative requirements outlined in the Fair Work Act and the Blackmores Enterprise Agreement - Working Together.
Data referes to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.
YES
MaleG4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataData refers to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
FemaleG4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataData referes to permanent full-time/part-time employees It does not include JVs, casuals or fixed term contractors.YES
Terminated EmploymentG4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataStaff who decided to terminate employement following parental leave.YES
OngoingG4-LA3Sustainability Report - Performance DataStaff who remained on parental leave beyond the end of this reporting period for sustainability.YES
Employees who received a regular performance review (%)G4-LA11Sustainability Report - Performance DataAll staff undertake regular performance reviews. Staff have an opportunity to participate in career development which is voluntary.No
Average training hours per employee (hours)G4-LA9Sustainability Report - Performance DataTraining consists of both compulsory and optional training modulesNo
WORK HEALTH & SAFETY
Total workforce represented in formal joint management-worker health and safety committee (%)G4-LA5Sustainability Report - Performance DataWe value the health and safety of our workers and take a collaborative approach to identifying risks and hazards, implementing safe work practices and in reporting incidents in a concise and timely manner.No
Levels of formal joint management-worker health and safety committeesG4-LA5Sustainability Report - Performance DataBlackmores has multi-facility Work Health & Safety Commitees in place as well as regional and group reporting.No
Recordable Injury, by typeG4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.YES
FatalitiesG4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataBlackmores operations and activities are deemed 'low risk' in relation to occupational diseases.
For this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.
YES
Injuries with permanent impairmentG4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.YES
Injuries with long term impairmentG4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataThere were two recordable injuries in this period of which one was a fractured bone following a fall and the other was a long term strain. Treatment went beyond six months for both injuries.
For this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.
YES
Injuries with short term impairmentG4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataShort-term impairment is an injury that existed for less than six months.
For this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.
YES
Recordable Injury, by genderSustainability Report - Performance DataFor this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.YES
MaleG4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.YES
FemaleG4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.YES
Injury Rate (%)G4-LA6Sustainability Report - Performance DataFor this year we are not including lost time injuries or absenteeism.YES
COMMUNITIES
Community DaySustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Number of Charities, NGOs or local government bodies representedSustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Number of Employees who volunteeredSustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Number of local community attendeesSustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Blackmores Sydney Running FestivalSustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Number of participantsSustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Number of Employees who participatedSustainability Report - Performance DataNo
Number of Employees who volunteeredSustainability Report - Performance DataNo
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Disclosed in body of sustainability reportG4-17 to G4-23Sustainability Report - Performance DataNo