Environmental, Social, Governance

WGS is deeply committed to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and has been dedicated to their implementation for many years. Our active participation in local community initiatives reflects our firm commitment to making a positive impact, including;

5 million trees in Greater Sydney scheme
Utilising battery-powered equipment for sustainability
Supporting Indigenous education and employment
Contributing to a circular economy by collecting, recycling, and reusing landscaping products
Harnessing solar power and adopting bore water usage for eco-friendly operations

Our ESG Commitments & Targets

Our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth has never been stronger. Our second report acknowledges our benchmarks for environmental stewardship, social impact, and governance excellence. We continue to drive meaningful change, ensuring that our business practices contribute positively to the world around us.

Download the WGS ESG Report

Reconciliation Action Plan

Reflect

WGS has taken its first formal step in the reconciliation journey through its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

This plan provides a framework to strengthen our engagement with reconciliation and guide how we contribute to reconciliation goals, both within our organisation and the broader community.

As we progress through the Reflect phase, we are committed to listening to and learning from the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are also focused on building genuine relationships and creating culturally respectful practices that will shape how we work now and into the future.

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Key Impact Stories

NAIDOC Week at Waratah Group Services:

A Step Toward Lasting Change

Waratah Group Services proudly celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025, embracing the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” The week provided an opportunity to reflect on the strength and knowledge of First Nations Peoples and to take the first steps on our journey of reconciliation.

A special toolbox talk was delivered to the WGS team across various worksites, highlighting the importance of NAIDOC Week and introducing our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our teams across Sydney viewed the ‘Walking Together’ video and explored key elements of the Reflect RAP, including cultural awareness, community partnerships, and support for Indigenous employment and suppliers.

As part of NAIDOC Week activities, CEO Geoff Timpson and Operations Manager Addison Reid attended Camden City Council’s NAIDOC 2025 celebration, which included cultural performances and activities, as well as a special flag-raising ceremony. They also connected with community members and spoke with Indigenous suppliers to explore future partnership opportunities.

Tree Artwork Project

As part of our service delivery to the Randwick Council Tree Planting project, we developed an outreach program focused on a tree artwork project. We met with local schools, spoke to them about the importance of our tree canopy and engaged them to create artwork that was placed on newly planted trees in the local government area.

Showcasing Large Tree Expertise

Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries approached Waratah Group Services to conduct a demonstration of a 200L tree installation. Waratah’s team gave a talk on tree planting requirements and equipment, as well as techniques for both above and below ground, including root pruning. The team demonstrated the skills needed to move the 200L tree into a tight spot at the Kemps Creek Trademart.

Indigenous Education and Employment

Promoting Indigenous employment opportunities is a key focus for WGS. Our targeted employment program and involvement in the NRL Indigenous School to Work Program helps to achieve this. We have had employees finish Certificate III’s in Horticulture and Landscape Trade while working for WGS, becoming licensed tradespeople.

Please download the Waratah Group Services 2025 ESG Report to explore our ESG commitments, targets, and broader environmental, social, and governance impacts.

Download the WGS ESG Report