Sustainability
Global leader in infrastructure sustainability
In October 2021, the internationally recognised GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment awarded EastLink the top “5 Star” ESG sustainability rating for the sixth year in a row.
EastLink was ranked 24th globally out of the 549 infrastructure assets of all types that were assessed by GRESB, putting EastLink within the top 5%.
Furthermore, in GRESB’s Transport (Road Companies) category, EastLink was ranked second in the world out of 48 road companies.
EastLink scored highly across all three sustainability pillars of the GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment:
- Environment score: 29/29 (100%)
- Social score: 44/45 (98%)
- Governance score: 23/26 (88%).
EastLink’s overall GRESB asset score has increased significantly from 75/100 in 2019, to 91/100 in 2020, and to 96/100 in 2021.
By comparison, the average GRESB asset score in 2021 was 72/100.
EastLink sustainability report
EastLink Sustainability Report FY2021
Sustainability Report highlights include:
- Low casualty crash rate of 2.92 per 100 million vehicle km
- Zero crash fatality
- Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI)
- Zero Medically Treated Injury (MTI)
- Zero workplace fatality
- 97km/h average speed
- GHG emissions down 6.3%
- Tunnel lighting upgraded to LED
- Climate change risk assessment completed
- $600,000 donated to community services
- 54% reduction in EastLink infringements
- Customer satisfaction at a record high
EastLink sustainability features
EastLink's sustainability features include:
- The EastLink tunnels protect the environmentally sensitive Mullum Mullum valley
- 480 hectares of landscaping with 4 million native trees, shrubs and plants
- 63 wetlands treat road surface rainwater run-off before it is released to local waterways
- 35km EastLink Trail for cyclists, pedestrians and runners
- 12 public artworks, all by recognised artists
- Distinctive architectural features, including noise panels and pedestrian bridges
- High quality of customer service exceeds the Key Performance Indicator standards (KPIs) agreed with the State
- Local call centre employs local people with local knowledge