Our Responsibility

Driven by doing the right thing

From the smallest design detail to the most ambitious development, Schiavello’s values prioritise ethical behaviour, protecting and empowering people, promoting supplier responsibility, giving back to the community and fostering environmental stewardship.

Workplace health and safety

Schiavello prides itself on providing safe, healthy and happy places of work for its people. The company complies with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (or other jurisdictional legislation as applicable), codes of practices and other safety guidance material. Schiavello also manages, maintains and strives for the continual improvement of its certified systems, which include the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) – Accreditation Scheme, AS/NZS 4801:2001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, and IS0 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems.

An extended certification period signifies commitment

Due to Schiavello’s commitment to maintaining an exemplary level of work health and safety performance, the Office of the Federal Safety Commission has awarded the company a six-year certification – a period twice the national average.

Environment and sustainability

Schiavello is passionate about protecting the environment and minimising environmental impact throughout all Group company activities. Effective resource utilisation, waste minimisation strategies and a pollution prevention approach form the basis for a company culture committed to doing the right thing by our planet and community.

Schiavello manages, maintains and strives for the continual improvement of its certified systems, which include ISO14001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems and the eco-specifier Global Greentag, including ISO14024 for Type 1 (Third Party) Eco‐Labels and ISO17065 Conformance Assessment Bodies.

Schiavello also specialises in the delivery of environmental rating tools, particularly GreenStar, NABERS, and the Living Building Challenge.

Schiavello supports the UN Global Compact and is committed to ensuring that the Global compact and its principles become a part of the Schiavello strategy, culture and daily operations.

Supporting the Indigenous community

Led by Alec Brown, Bunin (pronounced Boo'nin') means 'BUILD' in Alec's traditional Gubbi Gubbi language and culture.

A new and unique Indigenous business partner of the Schiavello Group, Bunin was established in December 2023 as a registered supplier on Supply Nation's Indigenous Business Direct Registry. Bunin’s approach centres around building on the three pillars of reconciliation – relationships, respect and opportunities.

With the growth of Bunin comes the opportunity for more sustainable employment and participation opportunities for local Indigenous people. We recognise the important role employment plays in boosting self-esteem, economic security and overall health and wellbeing for Indigenous people, their families and wider communities. This remains a big focus for us and a personal passion for Alec.