Sustainable Workplace Operations

A leading national professional services provider required ESG consulting services to understand and reduce the use of synthetic cleaning chemicals across its major Australian offices. The initiative aimed to introduce safer, lower-impact cleaning solutions, improve workplace health outcomes and strengthen the organisation’s environmental performance.

Approach

Assessed cleaning practices, chemical use and operational requirements across key offices
Introduced an on-site electrolysed-water cleaning system as a pilot in the Sydney office
Designed and delivered a staff engagement program with more than 480 participants
Provided reusable spray bottles and practical training to support adoption at work and at home
Expanded the program to offices in Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney based on pilot insights

Impact

Reduced reliance on synthetic cleaning chemicals and associated environmental impacts
Improved safety for employees interacting with workplace cleaning processes
Demonstrated scalability through successful multi-office rollout
Strengthened the company’s broader sustainability and workplace wellbeing objectives

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the goal of this ESG initiative?

The goal was to help the company reduce the use of synthetic cleaning chemicals across its major Australian offices, while improving workplace health outcomes and supporting stronger environmental performance.

How was the new cleaning approach introduced?

The program began with a pilot of an on-site electrolysed-water cleaning system at the Sydney office, supported by staff engagement, practical training, and reusable spray bottles to encourage adoption.

What outcomes did Acumentis ESG deliver?

The project reduced reliance on synthetic cleaning chemicals, improved workplace safety, and showed that the approach could scale successfully across multiple office locations.

How did staff engagement support the rollout?

Staff engagement played a key role by building awareness, encouraging participation, and helping employees adopt safer cleaning practices at work and at home.

Case Study Details

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Environmental, Social &  Governance (ESG) Advisory

Industry

Agriculture, Construction, Infrastructure, Professional Services, Property, Resources

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