Sustainability

At RCPAQAP, success goes beyond financial achievement; it encompasses our responsibility to the planet and the communities we serve. As a leader in our industry, we are dedicated to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations. Our focus on environmental stewardship fosters a healthier planet, drives innovation, and creates long-term value for our customers and stakeholders.

In an era where climate change and resource scarcity are pressing challenges, we are committed to adopting practices that minimise our ecological footprint. From sustainable sourcing and energy-efficient technologies to waste reduction and community engagement, we are actively working to create a positive impact on the environment.

Our Green Journey
Supporting Indigenous health and developing regions

Our Green Journey

At RCPAQAP, our overall accreditation is ISO 9001:2015-Quality Management Systems. Each of our programs is individually accredited by NATA and complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17043:2010 - Conformity assessment-general requirements for proficiency testing.

Sustainable practices

Sustainability and commitment

At RCPAQAP, we are committed to reducing the impact of our business on the environment and encourage sustainable business practices across our organisation. Where we can, we partner with suppliers and external providers who share this vision. The RCPAQAP approach to sustainability is now embedded within all aspects of the organisation. In 2018 we attained certification to ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.

Key achievements of our sustainability program

Moving towards recycled and recyclable products

Integrating an environmental management system into our existing quality management system

Reducing our energy consumption by 28% over the first three years

Seeing evolvement of RCPAQAP to meet lab needs. Making thinks easier at coalface. Will make it easier to go paper free.

Laboratory Manager

Towards environmental sustainability

Achievements of the RCPAQAP.

Helping to create a sustainable planet is seen as a significant responsibility to most individuals and the wider community, but increasingly important to businesses and organisations who want to minimise their environmental footprint and maximise the effective use of resources.

The RCPAQAP approach to sustainability is now embedded within the company and results achieved include:

Implementation of environmental sustainability objectives that align with the company’s strategic plan

Cost savings in the order of $800,000 over three years

Integration of an environmental management system into our existing quality management system

A reduction by half in the amount of printed paper used onsite

Thinking green with recycling and purchasing, including life cycle of products

A reduction by half in the amount of plastic used in packaging survey materials

Correct separation of general, hazardous and recyclable waste

Cultural change among staff members

Preference for suppliers with environmental credentials

Energy consumption reduced from an average of 46000kW to 33000kW per month representing a 28% decrease over 3 years

Supporting Indigenous health and developing regions:

 

The RCPAQAP supports local and international initiatives to improve the quality of diagnostic pathology testing.

We partner with the following organisations to provide external quality assurance programs to support Indigenous health and developing regions:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):

Our team is passionate about investing in the community and making a positive contribution through mutually beneficial relationships with charities, community groups, not-for-profits, educational institutions, and the communities in which our business operates.

Our program is focused on embodying these values and empowering our staff to contribute through:

  1. Volunteering & Employee Volunteer Allowance
  2. Pro Bono skilled volunteering
  3. Company grants, fundraising & donations
  4. Team member fundraising & donations
  5. Payroll Giving

Our Community Partners: