Key points:
- Pitcher Partners Brisbane’s FY26 Sustainability Report builds on the foundations established in its inaugural report, highlighting progress across environmental, social and governance priorities.
- FY26 saw practical sustainability initiatives embedded further into the way the firm operates, including the sustainable refurbishment of its Brisbane office, the procurement of 100% renewable electricity and preparations for future Scope 3 emissions reporting.
- The report also highlights progress across people, community impact, diversity and inclusion, governance and the firm’s work supporting clients through Australia’s evolving sustainability reporting landscape.
Following the release of our inaugural Sustainability Report last year, Pitcher Partners Brisbane’s FY26 Sustainability Report reflects the next stage of our sustainability journey: moving from establishing our foundations to putting our commitments into action.
The report captures the progress made across our environmental, social and governance priorities during FY26, while recognising that meaningful sustainability requires ongoing effort, transparency and accountability.
Care remains central to this approach. It shapes how we support our clients, develop our people, contribute to our communities and consider our impact on the environment. During FY26, that commitment translated into practical initiatives across our workplace, our people, our community partnerships and the way we support our clients.
Building a more sustainable workplace
One of the most visible milestones during FY26 was the refurbishment of our Brisbane office.
Sustainability was considered throughout the project, with a focus on efficient design, reducing waste and responsibly using existing materials and resources. Wherever possible, furniture and equipment were repurposed or recycled to extend their useful life and minimise environmental impact.
We also continued to strengthen our understanding of our operational emissions. As an office-based professional services firm, our Scope 1 emissions remained at zero. In FY26, we procured 100% renewable electricity, resulting in zero Scope 2 emissions under the market-based method. Our FY26 Scope 2 emissions calculated using the location-based method were 124.39 tCO₂-e, compared with 116.5 tCO₂-e in FY25, reflecting growth in our office space.
While Scope 3 emissions are not yet included in the FY26 inventory, we have begun collecting employee commuting data to strengthen our understanding of our broader footprint and support future Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Supporting our people and communities
Our sustainability journey extends well beyond environmental impact.
Throughout FY26, our people continued to learn, mentor, volunteer, raise funds and support causes aligned with our values. Community partnerships and fundraising initiatives provided opportunities for our people to contribute beyond their day-to-day work and reinforce the firm’s commitment to making a positive difference.
We also continued our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. The report records progress in our gender pay gap, with our Average Total Remuneration gender pay gap reducing from 16.6% to 11.3%, while our Median Total Remuneration gender pay gap reduced from 18.2% to 9.8% compared with the 2024–25 reporting period. We recognise there is more work to do, and our DEI Action Plan continues to guide our approach to fair, transparent and equitable outcomes for our people.
Strengthening governance and supporting our clients
As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, good governance remains essential.
Our FY26 report continues our voluntary approach to sustainability reporting, guided by the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards. This allows us to strengthen our own understanding and accountability while building capability that can also support our clients.
That client focus continued during FY26 with the publication of Pitcher Partners’ Practical Guide to Sustainability Reporting, designed to help organisations understand and prepare for emerging sustainability reporting obligations.
As mandatory climate-related financial disclosures are progressively phased in under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, building knowledge and capability remains increasingly important for businesses navigating this changing environment.
Continuing the journey
Our second Sustainability Report is an opportunity both to recognise progress and to remain accountable for what comes next.
Looking ahead, our priorities include improving data collection to support future Scope 3 emissions measurement and reporting, continuing to monitor paper and printing consumption, supporting improvements to waste management and reviewing opportunities to expand recycling streams within our Brisbane office.
Sustainability is not a single initiative or annual reporting exercise. It is an ongoing commitment to making thoughtful decisions about our people, our clients, our communities and our environmental impact.
FY26 demonstrates the progress that can be achieved when that commitment becomes part of how we work every day.
