Independent Audits Driving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact
Challenge
Australia’s hospitality, leisure and travel sectors operate within a complex regulatory environment, requiring careful balance between environmental sustainability, economic growth, and cultural heritage preservation. Additionally, building local workforce capacity in rural and regional areas is critical for building long-term community resilience.
E-Risk360’s Approach
E-Risk360’s approach relies on objective evidence to inform every audit, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, and credibility. These audits assessed regulatory compliance, identified risks, and enhanced system controls, focusing on areas such as energy efficiency, water usage, waste management, recycling, and supplier practices. By grounding findings in verifiable data, E-Risk360 delivers actionable insights that build trust, support informed decision-making, and drive meaningful environmental and economic improvements.
E-Risk360’s audits exemplified a holistic approach by engaging local stakeholders to incorporate diverse perspectives, respect cultural heritage, and promote responsible, sustainable, and regenerative tourism practices. This commitment was further enhanced through initiatives that supported local workforce development, built capacity, and strengthened community resilience, creating lasting environmental and economic value.
Impact
E-Risk360’s independent audits delivered measurable ESG improvements by streamlining compliance processes and empowering staff to focus and prioritise efforts on value-creating activities. The resulting impact extended beyond compliance, supporting community resilience, and strengthening the ecotourism certification process, whilst delivering lasting value across Australia’s hospitality, leisure and travel sectors.