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Our Approach
How we operate
QAL has been the heart of Gladstone's prosperity since we produced our first alumina in 1967. QAL's goal is to operate a safe sustainable business producing a quality product and providing a secure future for our employees, owners and the Gladstone community.
Underpinning everything we do at QAL is our safe, stable and reliable approach to ensure we achieve sustainable outcomes with zero impact on the environment whilst maximising every opportunity to create value for our business.
Our greatest strength will always be the talent, skill and diversity of our people, working as on team to create the strongest QAL for future generations. We will focus our efforts on the work required to keep our business profitable, sustainable, stable and innovative in an ever-changing Aluminium market.
Supporting our values
We put these values into action in all aspects of our business. The way we do this is:
- We give the areas of health, safety and environement top priority
- We demonstrate intergrity by respecting and caring for our people
- We talk with and listen to our community about what they want and what concerns them
- We take pride in being part of a team
- We set clear goals and work everyday to achieve them
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Sustainable Development
Sustainable development encompasses our approach to all areas of performance at QAL. It is not only applied to the environmental management of the operation, it includes contributing to the region’s social wellbeing and strengthening the economic prosperity of our business and community while maintaining strong governance and integrity systems.
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Environment
QAL is committed to achieving the highest standard of environmental performance. Environmental management is integrated into all aspects of our business and decision-making and we maintain a culture of environmental excellence and leadership.
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QAL Community Advisory Committee
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Health and Safety
The health and safety of our employees is our key priority and one we aim to consistently uphold. Our aim is to create an injury free workplace, every day.
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Communities
Good management of community relationships is as important as the management of our operation. Our local communities are the reason we continue to operate.
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Live air quality data