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AMP Limited ABN 49 079 354 519Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Australian dollars. Information in this report is current as at March 2017.
25% reduction in AMP’s greenhouse gas emissions recorded since 2013 – exceeding our 15% target
In 2016...
Contents1 CEO’smessage2 Ourgoal:helpingpeopletoowntomorrow4 Ourcorporateresponsibility6 Ourenvironmentalperformance12 Ourpeople16 Ourworkinthecommunity18 TheAMPFoundation’sevolution20 Ourcommunitypartners22 AMPFoundation’sCommunityProgram24 AMP’sTomorrowFund
$5.2m in funds were distributed to the community by the AMP Foundation
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Althoughmuchhaschangedoverthegenerations,wecontinuetostandbypeopleandstandupforwhat’sright.Wedothisbyprotectingourcustomersandtheenvironment,supportingouremployees,strengtheningoursocietyandsharingourknowledge.
Aspartofourmissiontosimplifypersonalfinance,AMPoffersfreeonlinetoolsandinformationtohelppeopleidentifytheirgoalsandselectstrategiestoreachthemsooner.Wearealsoimprovingthequalityoffinancialadvicethroughfurthereducationopportunitiesforadvisersandbyworkingwithregulatorsandgovernmenttoraisestandards.
Weshareourfinancialandsocietalinsightswiththewidercommunity,too.WithourpartnerattheNationalCentreforSocialandEconomicModelling(NATSEM),in2016weshonealightonthefinancialimpactofdivorceinAustraliathroughthewell-received‘Forricher,forpoorer’report.
AMPunderstandsthestronglinkbetweenenvironmental,socialandgovernance(ESG)managementandacompany’ssustainability.AsthemanageroftheDiversifiedInfrastructureTrust,whichtoppedthe2016GRESB(GlobalRealEstateSustainabilityBenchmark)InfrastructurerankingsforESG,AMPCapitaliswellplacedtoencouragebehaviourthatbenefitsbothbusinessandthecommunity.
AMPismakinggoodprogressagainstourenvironmentaltargets.In2016weremainedcarbonneutralforthefourthyearandrecordeda25%reductioninourgreenhousegasemissionssince2013–farexceedingour15%target.Forthesecondyear,AMPreceivedtheCDP(CarbonDisclosureProject)AustralianClimateLeadershipAwardforachievingthelargestrelativecarbonreductionofanyAustraliancompany.
Understandingthatvariedperspectivescandriveinnovationandimprovedecision-making,wearecommittedtoensuringthatourworkplaceisbothdiverseandinclusive.Oureffortshavenotgoneunrecognised.ThesignificantincreaseinwomeninAMPseniorrolesandonourboards–includingourfirstfemaleChairman,CatherineBrenner–ledtoanotherWorkplaceGenderEqualityAgencyEmployerofChoiceforGenderEqualitycitation.
OnethingthatmakesAMPsuchaspecialplacetoworkisthegenerosityandcommunityspiritofouremployees.WiththesupportoftheAMPFoundation,ouremployeesgivesomuchoftheirtime,expertiseandmoneytothoseinneed.
Intotal,theAMPFoundation–ourphilanthropicarm–invested$5.2millionintothecommunitysector.Thisincludessupportingsevennewinnovative
communitypartnershipsthathelpmarginalisedAustraliansgainandmaintainemployment.
TheAMPFoundationalsobacked53amazingAustraliansdoinggreatthingstoenrichtheircommunitythroughitsthirdannualAMPTomorrowFundgrantsprogram.Acrossthesea,28inspiringNewZealandersreceivedAMPscholarshipstohelpmakeapositiveimpact.
In2017,theAMPFoundationwillbecelebrating25yearsofinvestinginthecommunity,withcloseto$86milliondistributedsince1992.TheAMPFoundationunderstandsthatmodernphilanthropygoesbeyondgrant-making.Itrequiresastrategicandcollaborativeapproachthatrecogniseseveryonehasaroletoplayincreatingastrongersocietyinwhicheverypersontrulyhastheopportunitytoowntheirtomorrow.
Craig MellerChiefExecutiveOfficer
CEO’s messageSince 1849, AMP has been helping people to create better tomorrows for themselves, their families and the communities we operate in.
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Our goal: helping people to own tomorrow
Wehelppeopletobecomemorefinanciallysecurebysharingourexpertiseandprovidingproductsandservices,including:
– financialadvice– superannuation,retirementincome
andinvestmentproducts– bankingandinvestmentservicesfor
self-managedsuperfunds(SMSFs)– incomeanddisabilityprotection
andlifeinsurance– bankingproducts,including
homeloans– investmentssuchasshares,fixed
income,realestateandinfrastructure.
Since2013wehavebeenre-orientingourbusinesstocentreoncustomersandmakethecomplexsimple.It’sanapproachthatwillhelpustohelpmorepeopleachievetheirgoals.
In2016wefocusedon:– Delivering quality financial adviceina
newwaythroughAMPAdvice,whichcombinesdigitalinteractionwithpersonalisedexperthelpcentredonpersonalgoals.
– Helping people plan ahead throughSuperConcepts,whichprovided53,570customerswithSMSFadministrationandsoftwareservicesin2016.
– Providing superannuation services tocloseto60,000companiesinAustralia.
– Helping people buy homes throughAMPBank,whichassistedmorethan46,000customerswithhomeloans.
– Supporting people in tough times withaward-winninglifeinsurance,incomeprotectionanddisabilityinsuranceproducts.
Awards and accoladesIn2016,severalAMPproductsandserviceswererecognisedfortheirquality,including:
– CANSTAROutstandingValueawardforAMPFlexibleSuper
– ExcellenceandInnovationinReturntoWorkAwardfromtheAustralasianLifeUnderwriting,ClaimsAssociationandSwissRe
– Runner-upintheBestClaimsOutcomeandCustomerExperiencecategoryatthe14thAnnualAustralianInsuranceAwards
– LifeInsuranceCompanyoftheYearattheAustralianandNewZealandInstituteofInsuranceandFinanceInsuranceIndustryAwards.
Sharing our knowledgeAMPhelpspeoplemakeinformedfinancialdecisionsbygivingthemtherighttoolsandknowledge.Wemakeiteasierforpeopletosetfinancialgoalsthroughouronlineinfocentre,whichfeaturestoolsthathelpusersprioritiseandmapgoalssuchasretiringright,becomingdebtfreeorbuyingahome.Ourwebsite,amp.com.au,alsofeaturesbudgetplanners,debt-reductioncalculatorsandfinancialnews.
AMPalsocontributestothesocialandeconomicpolicydebate.Since2002,wehavepartneredwiththeNationalCentreforSocialandEconomicModelling(NATSEM)toproduceaseriesofreportsthatshinealightonthewayAustraliansliveandwork.In2016,ourAMP.NATSEM‘Divorce:forricher,forpoorer’researchreportrevealedthekeyfinancialimplicationsofdivorce–includingthefactthatsuperbalancesfordivorcedmothersare68%lowerthanmarriedmothers.
Eachquarter,AMPalsoreleasesquarterlyinsightsandtrendsontheinvestmentbehavioursofSMSFtrusteesthroughtheSuperConceptsSMSFInvestmentPatternsSurvey.
DrShaneOliver,HeadofInvestmentStrategyandChiefEconomistatAMPCapital,regularlyshareshisknowledgeoffinancialmarketsandtheeconomyinthemediaaswellasthroughthefreeweekly‘Oliver’s insights’updateandvideopostsonAMP Capital TVandAMP’s YouTube Channel.
Inaddition,AMPprovidesinformationsessionstoitscorporatesuperannuationclientstohelpincreasethefinancialwellnessofemployees.
AMPfinancialadvisersalsosharetheirexpertiseforfreethroughtheAMPCancerCouncilProBonoProgram.In2016,ouradvisersprovidedprobonofinancialadviceto775peopleaffectedbycancerthroughthisprogram,whichisfundedbytheAMPFoundation.Formore,seepage23.
AMP helps people own tomorrow by supporting them to have greater control over their money. By increasing financial wellbeing, we can help build stronger communities.
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More than
46,000people had an AMP home loan
$1,193m in insurance payments helped our customers
$2.4b in Australian retirement payments
Quality adviceWithalargenationaladvicenetworkspanningmultiplebrands,AMPiscommittedtosettingthebenchmarkforqualityfinancialadvice.Since2014,AMPhasannouncedaseriesofindustry-leadingmeasurestoliftthebaronadviserprofessionalismandreinforceourcommitmenttostandbehindtheadvicewegive.Wesupportthegovernment’snewadvisereducationstandardsandchangestoinsuranceremuneration,andarealigningtobothofthesenewregulations.
InOctober2015,theAMP Adviser Academy startedofferingasix-weekFinancialPlanningSkillsunit,whichisoneofthesubjectsintheGriffithUniversityMaster
ofFinancialPlanningqualification.Thissubjectisaprerequisitetobeingemployedfor22weeksintheAMPHorizonsFinancialPlanningPractice,whichprovidesworkplacementinanAMP-alignedpractice.In2016,theAcademyofferedsixintakesprovidingintensecoachingtoupto120financialadvisers.
Supporting the next generationIn2016,181studentsparticipatedinthesixthAMP University Challenge –acompetitionforAustralianstudentswhowanttoexperiencewhatit’sliketobeafinancialadviser.Studentsdevelopedascopedadvicestrategypaperinresponsetoahypotheticalclientscenarioandtheleadingsubmissionsparticipated
inafinalsdayinSydney.ThewinningDeakinUniversityteamreceived$5,000andregistrationtoattendthe2016FPAProfessionalsCongress,plusDeakinUniversityreceiveda$3,000grantforfinancialplanningeducationinitiatives.
In2016,TheChallengewasintegratedintothecurriculumforstudentsstudyingfinancialplanningmajorsatDeakinUniversity,TAFENSWHigherEducation,UniversityofWollongongandWesternSydneyUniversity.
In 2016…
StayuptodatewithAMP’slatestoffers,newsandinsightsatamp.com.au
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Thereisaclearlinkbetweenanorganisation’senvironmentalandsocialimpacts,ethicalpracticesandqualityofitscorporategovernanceanditslong-termbusinesssuccess.
Assessingtheenvironmental,socialandgovernance(ESG)factorsthatcanaffectaninvestmentisanintegralpartofAMPCapital’sinvestmentprocess.ThekeymotivationforconsideringESGissuesistogaindeeperinsightintoareasofriskandopportunitythatcouldimpactthevalueorperformanceofaninvestment.
WellbeforebecomingoneofAustralia’sfirstsignatoriestothePrinciplesforResponsibleInvestmentin2007,AMPCapitaldedicatedresourcestounderstandingtheimpactofESGfactors.
AMPCapital’sin-houseESGinvestmentresearchteamproducesthought-leadingresearch,whichisintegratedintoAMPCapital’sinvestmentdecision-makingand
activeownershippractices.Theteam’sESGinsightsandcompanyratingsinfluenceinvestmentguidelinesandpolicies,researchandanalysis,proxyvotingactivitiesandengagementwithcompanyboardsandmanagementteams.
TheAMPCapitalESGInvestmentResearchteammakessummariesofitsresearchpublicviatheAMPCapitalwebsite.
ItisimportanttoAMPCapitalthatcompaniesselectedforclients’portfoliosarewellgoverned.ThisiswhyAMPCapitalactivelyengageswiththeboardsandmanagementteamsofcompaniesandusesitsvotingpowertoencouragecorporatebehaviourthatisresponsibleandinthebestinterestofshareholders.ThroughthisengagementAMPCapitalencouragessounddecision-makingandrisk-management,appropriatecapitalallocation,goodboardcomposition,fairremunerationandopenandhonestdisclosure.
AMPCapital’scommitmenttoESGresearchiswellrecognisedinthesector.Assuch,theESGteamhashadtheopportunitytoworkwithcompaniesonarangeofissuesandinfluencebetteroutcomesforinvestors,shareholdersandtheAustraliancommunity.
AMPCapital’sDiversifiedInfrastructureTrust(ADIT)wasrankedthetopinfrastructurefundintheworldforitsESGperformance.Therankingispartoftheinaugural2016GRESB(GlobalRealEstateSustainabilityBenchmark)Infrastructurereport.
Our industry collaboration– AsignatorytotheUnited Nations
Principles for Responsible Investment– Asignatoryandparticipantinthe
Carbon Disclosure Project– AmemberoftheInvestor Group on
Climate Change
Our corporate responsibility
As one of the most experienced managers of responsible investment funds in Australia, AMP Capital is well placed to influence better outcomes for investors, shareholders and the community.
AMP Capital’s commitment to ESG research is well recognised in the sector.
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36public schools in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia were funded under AMP Capital’s Community Infrastructure Fund
High governance standardsAMP takes our responsibilities as a business and an employer very seriously and aims to adhere to the highest standard of corporate governance. We continually review our governance practices to address AMP’s obligations as a responsible corporate citizen.
You can find more information on the structure of our business, our board and management teams, policies and practices on the amp.com.au Corporate governance page.
Investing in social infrastructureAMP Capital has provided vital infrastructure to communities across the globe since its pioneering investment in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel back in 1988.
Today, AMP Capital manages one of Australia’s pre-eminent public-private partnership infrastructure funds – the AMP Capital Community Infrastructure Fund. The fund invests in social infrastructure assets across healthcare, education, justice, defence, community housing, transport, water and recreational facilities.
Through this fund, AMP Capital has invested in 36 public schools in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. In Victoria, this investment includes YMCAs on six of the school sites, which play a vital role within their growing communities. It also has a significant investment in Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital.
Clean energy investmentIn 2016, AMP Capital and The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) collaborated on the development of Evergen, a new business in clean energy and energy efficiency. AMP Capital is a major investor in Evergen, which sells and manages intelligent home energy systems comprising solar power and batteries. Based on technology provided by CSIRO, Evergen is run by energy scientists and advocates of change for clean solar and battery storage technologies for the home.
In 2016…
1st place achieved by AMP Capital’s Diversified Infrastructure Trust (ADIT) in the 2016 GRESB Infrastructure Report on ESG performance
Learn more about AMP Capital’s approach to ESG and responsible investing on the amp.com.au Corporate responsibility page.
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Wehavebeenactivelypursuingtheseinitiativessince2002,whenwereleasedourfirstEnvironmentalPolicyandAMPCapitalsigneduptotheCarbonDisclosureProject(nowknownasCDP).
Overthistime,AMPhasminimiseditsenvironmentalfootprintbyengagingemployeesininitiativestargetingresourceefficiencyandreductionsinenvironmentalimpact.From2013–16,theseactivitiesresultedina25%reductioninemissions.
Inrecognition,AMPreceiveda2016CDPAustralianClimateLeadershipAwardforhavingthelargestrelativecarbonreductionofanyAustraliancompany.ItwasthesecondyearAMPwasrecognisedwiththisleadershipranking,whichisbasedonthecarbonreductionrelativetototalScope1andScope2emissions–in
ourcase,mainlyofficeelectricityusage.
Whilewehaveadutytoourcommunityandfuturegenerationstominimiseourimpactontheenvironment,asaninsurerandinvestoritalsomakesbusinesssense.Weassessourenvironmentalrisksandopportunitiesacrossthebusinessaswellasinvestmentsmanagedbyourin-houseinvestmentmanager,AMPCapital.
Our three-year strategy 2014–162016markedtheendofathree-yearstrategythatsetthefollowingtargetsandpriorities:
– reducinggreenhousegasemissionsbyafurther15%
– pursuingenergyefficiencyofAMPtenanciesthroughlightingupgrades,ITinitiativesandmoreflexibleand
efficientuseofofficespace– workingwithcontractors,landlords
andserviceproviderstoincreasewasterecycling
– reducingnon-essentialairtravelandpaperconsumption
– encouragingemployeeworkpracticesthatreduceenvironmentalimpacts
– encouragingsupplierstoreducetheimpactsoftheirproductsandservices
– continuingtheexternalassuranceofAMP’scarbonfootprint.
In2016,wemadecontinuedprogressagainstthesetargetsandremainedcarbonneutralforourownoperations.In2017,wewillbereviewingourstrategyandannouncingnewtargetsthatbuildonourprogresstodate.
Our environmental performance
Carbon neutral since 2013, AMP minimises its impact on the environment through a range of waste, energy and emission-reduction activities.
Towards a greener tomorrow
2005 2009 2011
2002 2008 2010
AMP’s first Environmental Policy launched. AMP Capital signs up to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project).
AMP Capital is a founding member of the Investor Group on Climate Change.
Internal carbon levy introduced to offset air travel emissions. AMP records 10% rise in recycling from 2008 through our co-mingled waste program plus a 10% drop in operational energy use from 2007. AMP starts reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.
AMP merges with AXA (Australia and NZ). Lighting audits target further energy efficiencies. Environmental targets reconfirmed. AMP debuts in CDP ASX 200 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index. AMP Capital commences GRESB rating for Real Estate Funds.
AMP Environmental Leadership Team established. AMP reports for first time under Energy Efficiency Opportunities program.
AMP leaders commit to carbon neutrality by 2014. NABERS waste and energy audits on major buildings, plus lighting, IT, building management systems upgraded at AMP HQ. Green Tomorrow employee engagement program launched.
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2013 2015
2012 2014 2016
LED light upgrades, more video-conferencing facilities installed. Carbon offset purchasing program expanded to include internationally accredited projects.
New targets and priorities set for 2014–16. AMP once again in CDP ASX 200 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index.
AMP Capital Bridge Street office receives 5.5-star NABERS energy rating. External assurance of our footprint, which shows a 15% decrease from 2012. Employee carbon offset program launched. AMP becomes carbon neutral a year ahead of plan.
The international Carbon Disclosure Project recognises AMP for its carbon reduction in 2014. A refurbishment project that includes energy-efficient lighting and IT initiatives, and more efficient use of office space, is rolled out at AMP HQ in Sydney.
Activity-based working continued at AMP HQ. A 2% year-on-year reduction achieved, 25% reduction since 2013 (well above 15% target). For the second year, AMP recognised by the international Carbon Disclosure Project for our relative carbon reduction performance in 2015. AMP Capital commences GRESB rating for Infrastructure Funds.
In 2016…
25% reduction in AMP’s greenhouse gas emissions recorded since 2013 – exceeding our 15% target
4 years as a carbon-neutral business
2% year-on-year reduction in AMP’s greenhouse gas emissions
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AMP’s corporate footprintOurgreenhousegasdatarelatestotheoperationofourtenantedoffices,datacentreandbusiness-relatedairtravelandisreportedinlinewithAMP’s2016Greenhouse Gas Reporting Criteria.
From2013to2016,totalgreenhousegasemissionsfromAMP’sownoperationshavedecreased25%fromour2013baseyear,farexceedingour15%reductiontarget.Thecarbonfootprintisdetailedinthetablebelow.
Scope 1 and 2 emissions(mainlyofficeelectricityuse)decreased30%to9,799tonnesfromour2013baseyear,duetoenergyefficiencyinitiativessuchaslightingupgrades,moreflexibleand
efficientuseofofficespace.Therewasa3%decreaseinScope2emissionsfrom2015to2016,excludingdatacentreemissionsduetoachangeinoperationalcontrolboundaries.
Data centre:In2016,AMP’sdatacentreinMelbournecompletedathree-yeardecommissioningprogramasservicesweremovedtomoreefficientdatacentresmanagedbyourITserviceprovider,CSC.AsAMP’sScope3reportingboundaryincludesbusiness-relatedairtravelonly,theclosureofthedatacentreinAugust2016representsastructuralchangeintheemissionsinventory.Therefore,AMP’semissionsprofilehasbeenrecalculatedtoallowformeaningfulcomparisonsovertime,consistentwithAMP’sGreenhouse
Gas Reporting Criteria.In2017,AMPisundertakingareviewofScope3emissionsreportingwiththeviewtobettercapturenetimpactsofimprovedITefficienciesinthefuture.
Scope 3 emissions (air travel)decreased19%fromthe2013baseyearto9,350tonnes,duemainlytoreduceddomesticairtravelrequirements.Emissionshaveremainedsteadysince2014duetoAMP’songoinginternationalbusinessactivities.
External assuranceEveryyearsince2013,AMP’sScope1,2and3emissionshavebeenassuredbyErnst&Young,whoprovidedAMP’s2016 Assurance Statement.
Our environmental performance continued
AMP’s carbon emissions performance
Emissions (tCO2-e) 2016
Reduction from base year
Year-on-year change 2015 2014 2013(i)
Scope 1+2(ii) emissions 9,799 −30% −3% 10,150 11,832 13,986
Data centre (Scope 2 emissions)
2,059 5,703 6,527 6,844
Scope 3(iii) emissions 9,350 −19% +0.1% 9,341 9,282 11,592
Total emissions 21,208 −35% −16% 25,194 27,642 32,422
Recalculated Total emissions (excluding data centre)(iv) 19,149 −25% −2% 19,491 21,114 25,578
Carbon offsets retired 21,208 25,194 27,642 32,422
Target Carbon neutral Carbon neutral Carbon neutral Carbon neutral
(i) 2013 is AMP’s base year. You can find our historic emissions from 2009 in the 2015 Community Report.
(ii) Scope 1+2 emissions include AMP Limited’s corporate offices tenancies of majority owned subsidiaries over which we have operational control, excluding data centre emissions. It does not include AMP Capital’s Real Estate, Infrastructure, Equities or other assets.
(iii) Scope 3 emissions reflect corporate air travel.
(iv) The base year and historical emissions have been recalculated to allow meaningful comparisons over time due to the sale of the data centre in August 2016.
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Better ways of workingIn2016,wecontinuedanextensiverefurbishmentatourheadquartersat33AlfredStreet,Sydney,withactivity-basedworkingatitscentre.Thisprojectistransformingtheworkenvironmentthroughaninnovativecombinationofspaceandtechnologytodeliveraflexibleandefficientworkplace,including:
– Moreefficientandproductiveuseoffloorspace
– AnLEDlightingsystemthatincorporateszonecontrols,occupancysensors,daylightharvestingandpowerscale-backfunctionalities
– Awastemanagementstrategy,includinge-wastestreamsandfurniturerecycling
– Energyefficientappliancesandend-usecomputingtechnology
– ‘Followme’printingtoreduceoverallpaperconsumption
– Extendedvideoconferencingcapabilitiestoreducebusinesstravel.
Thisprojecthasdeliveredsignificantenvironmentalbenefitsincluding:
– 27%averagereductioninenergyintensityperflooranda67%reductioninenergyintensityonourexecutivefloor
– 51%energysavingfrom2013to2016,duetotherepurposingofanair-conditioningchillerplant
– 529workstationsdonatedtoTongatohelpschoolsandgovernmentdepartmentsrecoverafteradevastatingcyclone
– 40%reductioninpaperorderedfrom2013–14to2015–16,whichistheequivalentof15.5tonnesofpaper
– ImprovementofourNABERSTenancyratingfrom3.5to4stars.
ThissuccessfulprojectwasalsorolledouttoournewofficesinAdelaidewithotherlocationstofollowin2017.
AMP major office locationsAsasignatorytotheCitySwitchGreenOfficeProgram,Australia’sflagshipsustainabilityprogramforbusiness,AMPiscommittedtoenergyefficiencyattenantedofficelocations.In2016,CitySwitchrecognisedAMPwithahighlycommendedawardfortherefurbishmentofourSydneyheadquartersat33AlfredStreet.
OurNABERSEnergyTenancyratingsaresummarisedinthetablebelowforthe2014–16period.
AMP’s NABERS tenancy energy ratings
Site 2016 2015 2014
33 Alfred Street, Sydney 4 4 3.5
Jessie Street Centre, Parramatta 4.5 4 5.5
50 Bridge Street, Sydney 5.5 5.5 5.5
750 Collins Street, Melbourne 4.5 3.5 4
192 Ann Street, Brisbane 5 5 –
104 Melbourne Street, Brisbane 4 4 –
240 Queen Street, Brisbane 5.5 5.5 –
Area – weighted average 4.45 4.11 4.19
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Our environmental performance continued
Other voluntary and mandatory reportingAMPalsoreportsannuallytotheAustralianGovernmentundertheNationalGreenhouseandEnergyReportingAct2007,whichincludesadditionaldataforapplicableinvestmentsmanagedbyAMPCapitalonbehalfofunderlyinginvestors.
AMPparticipatesinanumberofotherreportingprograms,includingtheGRESB(GlobalRealEstateSustainabilityBenchmarkSurvey)forAMPCapital-managedrealestate.In2016,allsixofAMPCapital’srealestatefundsachievedthehighest5-starrating.
Carbon credits, community benefitsEachyear,AMPreducesemissionsthroughenergyefficiencyand,tomeetourtargets,offsetstheremainingemissionsbypurchasingcarboncreditsfromverifiedprojects.
Toachievecarbonneutralityin2016,AMPpurchasedandretired21,208carbonoffsetsfromprojectsthatdeliverenvironmentalandcommunitybenefits.Theseprojectsmeetinternationallyrecognisedverificationprotocols(VCS,GoldStandard)andtheAustralianGovernment’sNationalCarbonOffsetStandard(NCOS).Theyincludeprojectsinthetablebelow:
Wastewater treatment at General Starch Co Ltd, Thailand
Beforethisproject,wastewaterfromGeneralStarchLtd’stapiocaplantinAmphurKornburiwastreatedthroughcascadinglagoonsthatgeneratedmethanegaswith21timestheglobalwarmingpotentialofcarbondioxide(CO2).Theprojectextractsmethanefromthewastewaterbyatwo-stageanaerobicdigestionprocessandturnsitintoheat,replacingtheneedforheavyfueloil.Notonlyisitcuttingemissionsbyover150,000tonnesofCO2ayear,butitisimprovingairquality,stoppingpollutantsreachingwaterbodiesandhelpingfundITandscholarshipsatlocalschools.
InfraVest Changbin and Taichung Wind Farms, Taiwan
TheChangbinandTaichungwindfarmsinTaiwan,comprise45and23windturbinesateachsiterespectively,withacapacityof2.3MW.Thewindfarmsdeliverrenewableenergytothestate-ownedpowergridinTaiwan,reducingdependencyonimportedfossilfuelsforpowergeneration.
LifeStraw water filters, Kenya
InwesternKenya,manypeopleuseindoorwoodburnerstoboilwaterdrawnfromunsafesources.Thisisastrongdriverofdeforestationandcontributesto
respiratoryproblems.TheKenyaLifeStrawprojectofferswaterpurificationfilterstovillagersthatsignificantlyimprovepublichealthandhouseholdairquality,andreducedeforestation.Thisprojectisthefirsttodirectlylinkcarboncreditswithsafedrinkingwater.
Gunung Salak geothermal power plant, Indonesia
TheGunungSalakpowerplant100kmsouth-westofJakartausesnaturalundergroundgeothermalresources.Theprojectinvolvestheupgradeofexistingturbinestosignificantlyimprovetheplant’sefficiencyandgenerategreateroutputofcleanenergyfromthesamegeothermalsteamsource.
Lau Renun run-of-river hydro power plant, Indonesia
TheLauRenunhydroprojectisagrid-connected,run-of-riverhydroplantthatgenerateselectricityforSumatra.Usinganaturalheightdifferenceofabout500m,itgeneratesrenewableenergywithouttheneedforaretainingdam.Wateristakenfromseveralsourcestoensuresufficientdownstreamflowandfurtherminimiseenvironmentalimpacts.Communitybenefits,includingjobcreation,supportforlocalartisansandschools,enabledtheprojecttoachievesocialcarboncertification.
AMP 2016 carbon offset requirements
Project Abatement typeRegistry (verification standard)
Tonnes CO2e offset
Wastewater treatment at General Starch Co Ltd, Thailand Methane capture Markit (VCS) 455
InfraVest Changbin and Taichung Wind Farms, Taiwan Renewable energy Markit (Gold standard) 7,500
LifeStraw water filters, Kenya Avoided deforestation Markit (Gold standard) 1,000
Capacity upgrade of Gunung Salak geothermal power plant, Indonesia Renewable energy APX (VCS) 10,000
82MW Lau Renun run-of-river hydro power plant, Indonesia Renewable energy APX (VCS) 2,253
Total carbon offsets retired 21,208
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From 2013 –16…
30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 (mainly office electricity) emissions by AMP
19% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from air travel
40% reduction in office paper ordered by AMP’s Sydney headquarters
AMP Capital Real Estate initiativesIn2016,AMPCapitalinstalledasolarrenewableenergysystematitsNorthbridgeShoppingCentreinSydney.This100kWsystemconsistsof377solarmodulesthattakeupabout650m2.Capableofgenerating140,000kWhayear,whichisapproximately24%oftheshoppingcentre’sbasebuildingenergyconsumption,thesystemsavesabout$17,000ayearinenergycosts.
AMPCapitalalsointroducedfreechargingfacilitiesforelectricvehiclesandmobilityscootersatBayfairShoppingCentreinTauranga,NewZealand.
In2016,AMPCapital’s700BourkeStreetinMelbourne’sDocklandsobtaineda6-starGreenStarPerformancerating,indicatingworld’sbestpracticeoperationalperformance.ItwasonlythefourthbuildinginAustraliatoachievethis.
DuringtheyearthenewlyrefurbishedAMPCapitalbuildingat1ThomasHoltDriveinSydney’sMacquarieParkimproveditsNABERSratingfrom2.5to5starsandreceiveda5StarGreenStarOfficeV3
DesignRating.Notablefeaturesincludeanewhigh-performancedouble-glazedfacade,newlighting,morefreshairprovision,water-efficientfixtures,newbikeracks,lockersandchangerooms,anda100kWsolararray.
TheaboveinitiativeswereimplementedinrealestateinvestmentassetsmanagedbyAMPCapitalandarenotincludedinAMP’soperationalcarbonfootprint.
MoreinformationonAMP’sEnvironmentalPolicyandactivities,greenhousegasemissionsreportingcriteriaisavailableontheamp.com.auEnvironmental management page.
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HarnessingAMP’sdiversityishelpinguscreateacompanythatisgreaterthanthesumofitsparts.Totrulyunderstandandsupportourcustomersandthewidercommunity,weareleveragingthestrengthsandskillsofeachandeveryoneofourpeople.
Gender equalityGenderequalityisattheforefrontofourinclusionanddiversitywork,andwe’vemadestrongprogressinincreasingthenumberofwomeninAMP’smostseniorrolesasaresult.
In2016,weappointedfournewwomentoAMP’smanagementteamandwereproudtoappointCatherineBrennerasthe
firstfemaleChairmanoftheAMPLimitedBoard.Duringtheyear,AMPwasagainnamedanEmployerofChoiceforGenderEqualitybytheAustralianGovernment’sWorkplaceGenderEqualityAgency.
In2016,womenmadeup52%ofAMP’sworkforceandheld40%ofAMP’sseniorexecutiveroles–whicharetypicallyonetofourreportinglayersbelowtheCEOandrepresentthetop8%oftheorganisation.Thisisinlinewithour2016target.
Womenalsoheldaround41%ofourmiddlemanagerroles,whichtendtobefourtosixreportinglayersbelowtheCEO.Theserolesrepresentthenext24%oftheorganisation.Asthisisslightlybehindtarget(42%),AMP’smanagementteam
hascommittedtoanumberofactionstoincreasetherepresentationofwomenatthislevel.Theseincludeensuringmoregenderbalancethroughouttherecruitmentprocess,increasingleadershipteams’understandingofandcommitmenttoourgendertargets,theproactivedevelopmentandtalentmanagementofourfemaleemployeesandanincreasedfocusonflexiblework.
Wearealsostrivingtoincreasethegenderbalanceonourboards,witha40:40:20targetinplace.Womencurrentlyfill40%ofpositionsontheAMPLimitedBoard.Bytheendof2020,wewant40%oftherolesonourkeysubsidiaryboardstobefilledbywomen,with40%tobeheldbymenand20%byeitherwomenormen.
Representation of women at AMP
Roles 2020 target (%) 2016 target (%) 31 December 2016 (%) 31 December 2015 (%)
AMP Limited Board 40 40 40 33
Senior executives 47 40 40 37
Middle managers 50 42 41 39
All employees n/a n/a 52 52
Our people
AMP believes an inclusive culture that is rich in diverse thinking, ideas and experience brings better results for our customers, shareholders and community.
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In 20161…
52% of people employed by AMP were women
40% of AMP Limited’s Board members were women
40% of senior executive roles at AMP were held by women
Understanding our peopleIn2016,AMPrananinclusionanddiversitysurveytounderstandthedifferentwaysinwhichouremployeesidentifythemselves,andhowthismayhelporhindertheirabilitytogive–andbe–theirbestatwork.
Thesurveycoveredabroadrangeoftopicsincluding:gender,age,countryofbirth,ancestryandethnicity,Indigenousidentity,languages,industryexperience,sexualidentity,mentalhealth,disability,relationshipsandcare-givingresponsibilities,andtheneedforflexiblework.SurveyfindingshavehelpedAMPestablishabaselinefordemographicdiversity.Moreimportantly,however,theyprovideadeeperunderstandingoftheopportunitieswehavetohelpemployeescontributetotheirfullpotentialatAMP.
Followingthesurveyfindings,AMPwillfocusonflexibleworkasakeypriorityacrossallemployeedemographics.
AMProudAMProudisacommunitygroupforlesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,intersexandqueer/questioning(LGBTIQ)
employeesandtheirsupporters.Thegroupisopentoallemployees,regardlessofsexualorientation,andpromotesadiverseandinclusiveenvironmentwhereemployeescanconfidentlypresentthemselvesandfeelfreetotalkabouttheirfamilyandlife.
AMP’s pillars of diversity – Committed and inclusive leadership:
Ourleadersaresupportedtocreateaninclusiveculturethathelpspeopleplaytotheirstrengths.
– Merit-based policies and practices:Wefocusonequalitywhenwerecruit,develop,promoteandpayourpeople,aswellaswhenwerecogniseandrewardtheirperformance.Thisincludeshavinggenderbalancedrecruitmentshortlists,developingfemaleleaders,reviewingourpayandperformanceoutcomesandprovidingpoliciesandpractices–suchasflexiblework–thatsupportallourpeople.
– Decision-making and voice:Weleveragethediversethinkingacrossourbusinesstobetterunderstandourcustomersandmeettheirneeds.
– Weuseahuman-centreddesignapproachtolistentotheneedsofourcustomersandtoguidethedesignofourprocessesandproducts.
– Measurement, accountability and rewards:Wesetchallengingdiversitytargetsandbelievemeetingthesetargetswilldeliverbetterresultsforourbusiness.AMPalsoconductsanannualpayequityreviewtoidentify,analyseandaddresspotentialareasofinequity.ThiscommitmentisexpresslyoutlinedinAMP’sremunerationpolicy.
TheAMPInclusionandDiversityCouncil,madeupofourCEOandmanagementteam,settheorganisation’sgoalsanddirectionforinclusionanddiversity.Theyarealsoresponsibleforinspiringourleadersandholdingthemtoaccount.ThePeopleandRemunerationCommitteeisresponsibleforoverseeingtheimplementationofourinclusionanddiversityinitiatives,andreportingkeyactionsandprogresstotheboard.
AMP’sdiversityandinclusionpolicycanbefoundontheamp.com.auCorporate governance page
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Supporting and developing peopleOuraimistoattract,motivateandretainexceptionalemployeeswhostrivetohelpourcustomersandcreatevalueforourshareholders.AMPprovidesarangeofpersonalandprofessionaldevelopmentandcareeropportunitiestohelpourpeopletogrow,reachtheirpotentialandtakeactionsthathavegenuinevalueandinfluence.Theseincludesecondments,mentoring,cross-teamprojects,onlinelearningandexternalstudy.
In2016webeganthetransformationofourperformancemanagementframeworkwiththeintroductionofanewperformancephilosophycalledPerform@AMP.Thisnewapproachfocusesonimprovingperformanceandhelpingdeveloppeoplethroughfrequentqualityconversationsandsimpletools.
Webelievethatinordertodeliveraspecificexperienceforourcustomers,weneedtobehaveinthesamewaywhenworkingtogether.TheAMPPracticesarebasedonthehelpourcustomershavetoldustheywant–helpthatisexpert,proactiveandpersonalised,andeffortless.Theseguideouremployees,notonlyhowtointeractwithcustomers,butalsointeractwitheachother.
TheongoingdevelopmentofAMPfinancialadvisersisalsosupportedthroughtheAMPAdviserAcademy–acentreofexcellencededicatedtotheeducationanddevelopmentoffinancialadvisers.
Top-ranking graduate programAMPprovidessupportedentryintothefinancialservicessectorthroughourwell-regardedgraduateprogram.Thistwo-yeartargeteddevelopmentprogram,whichiscommittedtonurturingnewtalent,tookin31Australiangraduatesin2016andfiveinNewZealand.
TheAustralianAssociationofGraduateEmployees(AAGE)nameditthetopfinancialservicesprogramofitstypefor2016,followinganationalsurveyofmorethan2,500graduateparticipants.TheAMPprogramwasrankedsixthamonggraduateemployersacrossavarietyofsectorsinAustralia.
Employee benefitsAMPunderstandsthatlifeisnotallaboutwork.Thisiswhyweprovidebenefitsthathelpouremployeesstayontopoftheirfinances,familytime,healthandsociallives.
AMP’semployeebenefitsinclude:– apurchasedleavescheme– anAMPchildcarecentreinSydneyand
generousparentalleave– discountedoffersforfinancialproducts
andservices– 12%employersuperannuation
contributions1
– thechancetosalarysacrificegymmemberships,childcarefees,supercontributions,carparkingornovatedleases
– regularhealthandwellbeingprograms,andon-sitegymsatsomeofficelocations
– third-partydiscountsthroughouronlinediscountprogram,AMPAdvantage
– accesstoafree,confidentialcounsellingandadviceserviceforemployeesandtheirimmediatefamily
– socialclubsinmultipleofficesthatofferdiscountedentertainmenttickets.
Healthier workplacesOurrefurbishmentprojectatAMP’sSydneyheadquarters,withitsvarietyofworkingspaces,standingdesksandmobiletechnologysupport,encouragesflexibleandhealthierworkingpractices,greaterco-operationandagility.Ithasalsoresultedina27%averagereductioninenergyintensityperfloor.
ThisapproachtoworkinghassincebeenrolledouttoAdelaide,withmorelocationstofollowin2017.
AMPisalsoasignatorytotheRoyalAustralasianCollegeofPhysicians’Consensus Statement on‘goodwork’andtheroleitplaysinthewellbeingofindividuals.
Our peoplecontinued
1 EmployeesemployedunderNationalMutualLifeAssociationterms(NMLA)areentitledto10%employersuperannuationcontributions,effectiveApril2014.
FindoutmoreaboutworkingatAMPatamp.com.au/ampcareers.Forinformationonourgraduateprogram,visitamp.com.au/graduates.
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More than
3,500financial advisers in Australia and New Zealand
Over
5,400employees
36 Australian and New Zealand graduates joined AMP’s graduate program
AMP provides a range of personal and professional development and career opportunities to help our people to grow, reach their potential and take actions that have genuine value and influence.
In 2016…
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ThephilanthropicarmofAMPachievesthisintwoways:
– IthelpspeopletohelpthemselvesbysupportingorganisationsthatgivedisadvantagedAustralianslife-changinglearningandworkopportunities.
– Italsohelpspeopletohelpothers.ItsupportsAMPemployeesandfinancialadviserstosharetheirtime,skillsandresourceswithpeopleinneed,andbacksamazingAustraliansdoinggreatthingsinthecommunitythroughAMP’sTomorrowFundgrants.
Since1992,theAMP Foundation hasdistributedalmost$86milliontohelpcharitiesandindividualsmakeapositiveimpactoncommunities.In2016,theAMPFoundationdistributed$5.2millionandAMPemployeesdonatedandfundraisedmorethan$829,000.
How the AMP Foundation is fundedTheAMPFoundationhasacapitalbase,orcorpus,whichAMPhascontributedtothroughdonationsofmoneyandshares.
In1998,whenAMPdemutualised,AMPdonated$30milliontotheAMPFoundationandallocated2.5millionshares.In2001,theAMPFoundationretainedcloseto1.7millionsharesattheendoftheverificationprocessofshareholders(20%oftheunverifiedshareholding).TheinvestmentincomefromthecorpusisusedtosupportcommunityinitiativesandpayfortheAMPFoundation’srunningcosts.ProbonosupportisprovidedbyErnst&YoungandMinterEllison.TheAMPFoundationalsoreceivedvaluableprobonoguidancefromJohnKingofProlegisLawyers,whoisaformerboardmember.
AMPCapitalistheAMPFoundation’sinvestmentmanager.ThemajorityoftheAMPFoundation’sassetsareinvestedinabespokeequitiesportfolioconstructedandmanagedbyAMPCapital,whichtargetshighafter-taxdividends.
Theinvestmentperformance(afterfees)overthepastthreeyearsfortheAMPCapital-managedportfoliofollows:
2016–8.4%2015–8.3%2014–13.5%
TheAMPFoundationinvestsapercentageofitscapital(upto3%)insocialbenefitfinancialinstrumentsandsocialenterprisesthatachievebothacommercialinvestmentreturnanddemonstratedsocialoutcomes.ItiscurrentlyinvestedintheNewpinSocialBenefitBondandtheBenevolentSociety
Our work in the community
The AMP Foundation works towards a better tomorrow for everyone – especially those facing challenges accessing education and employment opportunities.
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SocialBenefitBond,andpreviouslywastheonlyphilanthropicfoundationtoinvestinGoodStartEarlyLearningCentres.
The AMP Foundation BoardTheAMPFoundationhasanindependentboard,whichapprovestheFoundation’sstrategicdirectionandmonitorsitscommercialinvestmentsandcommunitypartnershipsandprograms.Thedirectorswhoserveontheboardare:
– RichardGrellmanAM(Chairman)– PaulLeaming– PrueMilne– MatthewPercival– FionaWardlaw
A strategic approachInthepastdecade,philanthropyhasundergoneadramatictransformation,withtheriseofcrowdfunding,the
introductionofnewtaxincentivesforgivingandtheapplicationofbusinessprinciplestosocialinvestment.
Thisnewageofphilanthropybringswithitanincreasinglycomplexsetofsocialinvestmentdecisions.Thisiswhy,in2015,theAMPFoundationundertookastrategyreviewofitscommunityinvestmentandinvestigatedbestpracticeinphilanthropyinAustraliaandworldwide.ThereviewvalidatedtheAMPFoundation’sapproachtophilanthropytodate,particularlythrough:
– socialimpactinvesting(suchasourinvestmentintheNewpinandBenevolentSocietysocialbenefitbonds)andthefundingsupportofSVA’simpactinvestingteam
– capacitybuildingofthenon-profitsectorbyfundingSVAandTheFundingNetwork,aswellasinvesting
innon-profits’coreoperations,infrastructureandgrowththroughlong-termpartnerships–manyinexcessof10years
– focusingonsystemicissuesandconcentratingfundsoncomprehensiveprograms.
Asaresultofthereview,in2016theAMPFoundationshifteditsfocustoincludeinvestinginnon-profitsthatsupportdisadvantagedpeopleofallagesandbackgroundstomoveintoandstayinemploymentandbecomefinanciallysecure.Thefoundationwelcomedsevennewpartnershipsin2016(seepage20).
$5.2m in funds were distributed to the community by the AMP Foundation
211 non-profits were supported by the AMP Foundation and AMP employees through partnership funding, donations, fundraising and volunteering
$85.7m had been distributed throughout the community by the AMP Foundation since 1992
In 2016…
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The AMP Foundation’s evolution
The AMP Foundation has evolved considerably over the past 25 years, both in its structure and its giving strategy, reflecting changing approaches to philanthropy, new ways to give in the digital age and international best-practice. This timeline outlines just a few of the AMP Foundation’s milestones since its inception in 1992.
1997 1999 2002
1992–1997 1998 2001 2004
The AMP Foundation’s work is funded through the income earned on an AMP common (non-statutory) fund. Community giving is through one-off grants.
AMP donates $30 million to the AMP Foundation.
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is founded by the AMP Foundation, The Benevolent Society, WorkVentures and The Smith Family. The AMP Foundation receives 1,698,352 AMP shares as a result of AMP’s demutualisation (20% of unclaimed shares). AMP’s Employee Volunteering program is launched.
The AMP Foundation unveils a new strategy that focuses on capacity building and community involvement, begins a $1 million annual partnership with The Smith Family to support education initiatives.
The AMP Foundation’s current legal structure is created, encompassing two main trusts – the AMP Foundation Trust and the AMP Foundation Charitable Trust. The Foundation enters into its first community partnership, providing $2 million to the Queensland Leukaemia Foundation to expand nationally.
AMP donates 2.5 million AMP shares to the AMP Foundation. The AMP Foundation enters a $1 million partnership with the National Breast Cancer Centre to increase education and awareness.
SVA is formally launched in 2002. The AMP Foundation is a major funder of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day – providing $2.1 million in funding to the cause over seven years.
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2008 2010 2013 2015
2009 2012 2014 2016
The AMP Foundation invests its capital in the innovative GoodStart Early Learning childcare group, founded by a consortium of non-profits.
‘The best of every woman’ report into philanthropic investment in Aboriginal women and girls is commissioned and published by the AMP Foundation. Following AMP’s 2011 merger with AXA, the AXA Charitable Trust becomes part of the AMP Foundation.
AMP’s Tomorrow Fund, a $1 million annual grants program to support amazing Australians doing great things, launches.
Following its strategic review, its capacity building theme is broadened to include funding of employment-related issues. After a national search, the AMP Foundation partners with seven non-profits working to improve employment outcomes for disadvantaged Australians.
The AMP Foundation commissions and launches ‘Our children, our future’ report into best practice in Indigenous education. As a result, partnerships are formed with The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation, Mission Australia and Clontarf.
The AMP Foundation starts funding the AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono Program, which enables AMP advisers to provide free financial advice to people affected by cancer.
The AMP Foundation is a seed funder in The Funding Network (TFN), which it still supports. TFN has since raised over $4.6 million for grassroots charities through live crowdfunding.
The ‘Key trends and best practice in philanthropy’ report is published by the AMP Foundation and Social Ventures Australia.
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Ourcommunitypartnersrunin-depthprogramsthathelpaddresssocio-economicdisadvantage.Mostaredesignedtoimproveeducationalandemploymentoutcomesformarginalisedpeople.
Thefundingprovidedcanconsistofa‘growthcapital’componenttohelpanorganisationdevelop,‘coreinfrastructure’tofundanoperationalrole,programfundingoracombinationofallthree.Wherepossible,theAMPFoundationfacilitatesmentoring,probono,volunteeringandfundraisingforitscommunitypartners,andalsohostsfunctionsinAMPbuildingsontheirbehalf.
Our employment partnersIn2016,theAMPFoundationwelcomedsevennewpartners–allnon-profitshelpingdisadvantagedAustraliansintoemployment,eitherthroughdirectserviceprovisionorthoughtleadership.
First Australians Capital (FAC)
Asthefirstnon-governmentfundestablishedbyandforAboriginalpeople,FACwillprovidebusinessadvisorysupport,
capital,andaccesstonetworks,enablingAboriginalpeopletogrowandscaleabusinessidea.FACisusingourfundingtolaydownstrongfoundationsthatwillenableittoachieveitsfive-yeargoalofbuildingapipelineofmorethan100Aboriginalcommercialenterprises.2016 funding: $200,000
Global Sisters
GlobalSisterssupportsdisadvantagedwomentocreateandrunsuccessfulbusinessesbyprovidingafullsolutiontobusinessstart-upanddevelopment.TheAMPFoundationisfundingGlobalSisterstocreatesustainableself-employmentandfinancialindependenceforwomenonlowincomes.2016 funding: $200,000
STREAT
ThisMelbournenon-profitrunsaseriesofhospitality-relatedsocialenterprisesthatprovidetrainingforat-riskyouth,includinghospitalitycourses,aCertificateIIprogram,workexperienceopportunitiesandjobplacementservices.Withaholisticapproach,italsohelpsyoungpeople
accessmentalhealth,drugandalcoholsupport.OurfundingishelpingSTREATdevelopitsCollingwoodtrainingacademy,tofurtherexpandthetrainingandemploymentpathwaysitoffers.2016 funding: $150,000
The Conversation
TheConversationisanindependentonlinenewsnetworkwherearticlesaresourcedfromtheacademicandresearchcommunity,writteninplainEnglishanddelivereddirecttothepublic.Sincelaunchingin2011,ithasgrowntobecomeoneofAustralia’slargestindependentnewsandcommentarysites.TheAMPFoundation’sfundingisbeingusedtoemployafull-timeeditortohelpshinealightonemploymentobstaclesandsolutions.2016 funding: $100,000
The Stroke Association of Victoria
TheStrokeAssociationofVictoriafocusesonfindinginnovativesolutionsthatreducehealthcostsandincreaseinclusionforpeoplewhohavesufferedastroke.TheAMPFoundationisfundingtheAssociation’s
Our community partners
The AMP Foundation takes a strategic and proactive approach to philanthropy by forming long-term partnerships with a small group of charitable organisations. These partnerships span a minimum of three years, although some continue for more than 10 years.
17 community partners received $2.7m to fund community programs
7 new partners with an employment focus received $1m in 2016
16 years is the length of our longest partnership – with SVA
In 2016…
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StayatWorkInitiative–aGeelong-basedpilotprogramthataimstoidentifystrokepatientswhoarebestplacedtomakeagoodrecoveryandhelpsthemkeeptheirjobortransitiontoamoresuitableone.2016 funding:$100,000
Vanguard Laundry Services
ThissocialenterpriseisaninitiativeofTheToowoombaClubhouse(TCH),anon-profitworkingwithpeoplelivingwithamentalillnessintheToowoombaregion.VanguardLaundryServiceshasestablishedapurpose-builtcommerciallaundryandcareercentredevelopedaroundanine-yearcontractwithStVincent’sPrivateHospitalToowoomba.Itiscreatingjobsandcareerpathwaysforpeoplelivingwithmentalillnesswhostruggletosecurework,reducingwelfaredependency.2016 funding: $100,000
Wesley Mission
Eachyear,closeto2,700youngpeopleaged15to17leavetheNSWcaresystemwithoutadequatesupport.WesleyMissionhelpsyoungpeopleleavingcaretotransitionintoemploymentbysupportingthem18monthsbeforeexitingcare,withcaseworkersidentifyingbarrierstoemploymentanddevelopingsolutionstonon-vocationalissues.Anemploymentconsultantwillhelpthemmeettheircareergoalswhileanemploymentbrokerwillsourceplacementopportunities.2016 funding: $150,000
Our 2016 long-term partnersAustralian Indigenous Mentoring Experience equipsyoungAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderswiththeskillsandconfidencetocompletehighschoolandpursuefurtherstudyandemployment.Partner since20102016 funding:$40,000
Brotherhood of St Laurence runsSteppingStones,amicro-businesssupportandmentoringprogramformigrantandrefugeewomeninMelbourne.Participantsgainsmallbusinessskillsthatenablethemtoincreasetheircommunityparticipation.Partner since20052016 funding:$167,750
CentaCare Wilcannia-Forbes supportsdisadvantagedpeopleinCentralandFarWestNewSouthWales.TheAMPFoundationfundedafinancialliteracyprogram,runbyAboriginalfinancialcounsellors.Partner since20052016 funding:$100,000
Clontarf Foundation usesfootballtoengageAboriginalstudentsatmorethan90schoolsacrossthenationwitheducationandemployment.Toplayfootball,studentsmustattendschoolregularlyanddisplaygoodbehaviour.Partner since20082016 funding:$340,000
CREATE Foundation advocatesforchildrenincareandworkswithgovernmentstoimprovetheircareexperience.Italsoprovideschildrenincarewithinformationontheirrights,issuesandlifeskills.Partner since20062016 funding:$300,000
Ganbina helpsyoungAboriginalpeopleinShepparton,Victoria,throughschool-to-worktransitionprogramstoensuretheyreceivetheeducationandtrainingneededtoreachtheirfullpotential.Partner since20052016 funding:$100,000
The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation providesAboriginalstudentswithanafter-schoolstudyfacilityandindustrysupport,aswellastutorialandvocationaleducationalassistance.Partner since:20082016 funding:$200,000
The Salvation Army operatestheAMP614YouthBusinMelbourne.Itprovidesemergencyaidandsupportforhomelessandmarginalisedyouth,andconnectsthemtoservices.Partner since20052016 funding:$100,000
Social Ventures Australia investsinsocialchangebyincreasingtheimpactandsustainabilityofthesocialsector.Itfundshigh-potentialorganisationsthatfostersolutionstocommunitychallenges.Partner since20012016 funding:$250,000
The Funding Networkorganiseslivecrowdfundingeventsforsmall,innovativenon-profitsandhelpstheseorganisationsbuildtheircapacity.Partner since20132016 funding:$100,000
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VolunteeringThroughouttheyear,theAMPFoundationhelpedAMPemployeestovolunteerwith50non-profits.Theycompleted168differentprojects,includingmentoringpeoplewithintellectualdisabilities,helpingtosaveandsharefoodthroughOzHarvestandFareShare,andhelpingtomanagedonatedsuppliesatGood360andtheDandelionSupportNetwork.Ouremployeesalsomadecloseto500blooddonationsthroughtheCommunityProgram.
In2016,theAMPFoundationpilotedaskilledvolunteeringprogramthatenabled60AMPemployeestosharetheirknowledgeandbusinessexpertisewith21grassrootsnon-profits.Runovereightweeks,thesuccessofthispilotprogramconfirmedthebenefitsofcorporateemployeessharingtheirskills.SkilledvolunteeringwillcontinuetobeofferedthoughtheAMPFoundation’sCommunityProgram.
Senior management mentoringIn2016,theAMPFoundationformedarelationshipwithKilfinan–aleadingmentoringprogramthatprovidesvaluablerelationship-buildingopportunitiesfor
businessandnon-profitleaders.Duringtheyear,10AMPsenioremployeesmentorednon-profitCEOs,withmostofthoserelationshipscontinuingin2017.
Employee fundraisingTheAMPFoundation’sCommunityProgramsupportsAMPemployeeswhoraisemoneyforcharitybydollar-matchingfundraising.
AMPemployeesraised$508,006for48charities.Employeesorganisedandtookpartin56fundraisers–fromraising$60,112forStVincent’sCurranFoundationthroughtheCity2Surfevent,$66,951forSeptemberand$48,872fortheCREATEFoundationattheAMPCapitalBeatTheBossestriviaevents.
TheAMPFoundationissupportedby68volunteerAMPCommunityChampionswhoencouragetheirAMPemployeepeerstoparticipateinvolunteeringactivities,payrollgivingandfundraisingactivities.
Payroll givingThroughtheAMPFoundation’spayrollgivingprogram,employees’donationsarematchedbythefoundation.Itprovidesavaluablesourceofrevenueforcharities
workinginarangeoffields,includinghealthanddisability,theenvironment,animalwelfare,homelessness,educationandinternationaldevelopment.
Duringtheyear,562ofourpeopledonated$321,189tocharitiesthroughpayrollgiving,whichwasmatchedbytheAMPFoundation.
The Funding Network events at AMPAMPemployeesparticipatedinalivecrowdfundingeventrunbyAMPFoundationcommunitypartnerTheFundingNetwork(TFN).Guestsatthisevent,heldatAMP’sSydneyheadquarters,raisedcloseto$100,000forfourgrassrootscharities:GreenConnect,StudioA,DaystarFoundationandMelbourneIndigenousTransitionSchool.
TFNeventsareacrossbetweenafriendly‘SharkTank’andlivecrowdfundingwhereguestshearpitchesfromsmallgrassrootscharities.Since2013,whentheAMPFoundationprovidedseedfunding,TFNhasinspiredmorethan4,000peopletogive$4.6millioninfundingandin-kindsupporttosmallnon-profits.
AMP Foundation’s Community ProgramAMP’s people have a long tradition of giving back to the community. Through its Community Program, the AMP Foundation encourages and supports employees to donate their time and resources to a range of charities that make a positive impact on the community.
19,767 hours were given to non-profit volunteering and fundraising initiatives by AMP employees
$829,000 was donated and fundraised by AMP’s employees
In 2016…
39% of our employees donated time and money to charity though the AMP Foundation Community Program.
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Unsung HeroesUnsungHeroesareAMPemployeeswhovolunteerwithacharityformorethan80hoursayearorserveontheboardofacharity.Torecognisetheircontributiontothecommunity,theAMPFoundationdonates$3,000totheorganisationstheyvolunteerwith.
In2016,52UnsungHeroeswererewardedforvolunteeringorservingontheboardofacharity,includingDressForSuccess,NewSouthWalesRuralFireService,locallifesavingclubs,StVincentdePaul,ScoutsAustralia,YouthOffTheStreetsandmanyothers.
Giving across the globeSince1998,AMPhasprovidedmorethan$2milliontohelpover180NewZealanderspursuetheirdreamsthroughtheAMPScholarshipsprogram.In2016,28Kiwissharedinmorethan$200,000inscholarships.
ThroughtheNZAMPIgniteProgram,$16,000wasawardedtohelpPhDstudentsfurthertheirstudies.
Duringtheyear,AMPCapitalsupportedthecharitableeffortsofemployeesworkinginsomeofitsinternationaloffices.ItprovidedfundingtoTheSeeingEye(NewYorkoffice),Shelter(London)andCommunityChest
(HongKong).EmployeesatAMPCapitalinChicagodonatedtheirtimewithHabitatforHumanity,whichwasalsosupportedbyadonationfromAMPCapital.
AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono ProgramAcancerdiagnosiscanhaveaheavyimpactoneveryfacetofaperson’slife,includingtheirfinances.TheAMPCancerCouncilProBonoProgramenablesAMPfinancialadviserstosharetheirexpertiseatnocost,withpeopleaffectedbycancer.TheAMPFoundationfundstheadministrationofthisprogram.
Throughtheprogram,peopleaffectedbycancerreceivefreeguidanceonissuessuchasaccessingCentrelinkbenefits,applyingforearlyaccesstosuperannuationandinsurancebenefits,developingabudgetandensuringaregularcashflow,aswellasplanningforthefinancialfutureoftheirfamily.
Theprogramhasgrownsignificantlyoverthepastsixyears,andnowoperatesacrossthenation,with599AMPadviserpracticessigneduptoassistfamiliesaffectedbycancer–63havingjoinedtheprogramin2016.Since2010,morethan4,397familieshavebeenhelpedbytheAMPCancerCouncilProBonoProgram,with775familiessupportedbytheprogramin2016.
AMP Capital Shopping CentresAMPCapitalShoppingCentresinAustraliaandNewZealandcoordinatearangeofactivitiestosupportbothnationalandlocalcharities.In2016,16centresformedpartnershipswithlocalnon-profitorganisations,providingfundraising,volunteeringandpromotionalsupport.CharitiesincludedOmanuBeachSurfLifesaving,BellyfulEastAuckland,AnimalWelfareLeague,KidsFund,TheSalvationArmy,EdmundRiceCamps,FiFoFamiliesandOzHarvest.Theaimistosupportcausesthatresonatewiththelocalcommunityandoffermorethanjustmonetarysupport.
AMPCapitalShoppingCentresalsosupporttheworkoftheCREATEFoundationthroughouttheChristmasperiodbymakingadonationforeverySantaphotopackagesold.In2016,thisinitiativeraised$23,250forthenon-profit.Throughouttheyear,AMPCapitalemployeesraisedafurther$48,872forCREATE.
AnAMPCapitalShoppingCentrenationalonlineChristmascompetition,HideNStamp,alsohadacharitycomponentin2016,raisingmorethan$16,000forcentres’localcharitypartners.
The AMP Foundation’s financial snapshot – 2016
For the year end 31 December2016
($)2015
($)
Revenue from investment income 11,137,908 9,448,395
Donations and payments to the community
Capacity building (community partner support)
AMP Foundation Community Program (volunteering, fundraising, mentoring)
AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono Program
Charitable donations
AMP Tomorrow Fund grants
2,964,402
973,836
100,000
172,100
1,000,000
2,578,196
935,762
100,000
198,233
1,000,081
5,210,338 4,812,272
Operational costs
Investment fees
1,424,540
374,975
1,427,059
358,739
Assets
Net liquid assets
AMP shares
Australian Equity portfolio
Newpin Social Benefit Bond
The Benevolent Society Social Benefit Bond
2,425,385
10,695,727
127,652,421
100,000
200,000
4,605,751
12,375,572
121,794,582
100,000
200,000
Total corpus 141,073,533 139,075,905
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In2016,ourAMPTomorrowFundprogramawardedgrantsto53Australians–knownasAMPTomorrowMakers–mirroringtheincrediblediversitythatexistsinourcommunity.Theyincludedamaterialsscientistwhohasdevelopedagame-changingatommicroscopeandaphysiotherapistwhohasestablishedaprobonohealthclinicforpeopleexperiencinghomelessnessinAdelaide.Theprogramalsosupportedmusicians,medicalresearchers,athletes,appdevelopersanddisabilityadvocates.
Among our 2016 AMP Tomorrow Makers were:Sister Diana Santleben:SisterDihasdevotedherlifetohelpingothers.Inrecent
years,shehasfocusedonsupportingrefugeefamiliesinNewcastle,NewSouthWales.ThisAMPTomorrowMakerputhergranttowardsestablishingarevolvingmicrofinancefundtohelprefugeesconfrontedbyfinancialemergency.Thefundprovidessmallloanstopayforcostssuchasdrivinglessons,medicalbillsandshortcourses.
“People do not forget the generosity they have been offered during their early days in Australia and their loyalty to the country that has assisted them will persist for generations.”
Michael Milford:MichaelisanAssociateProfessorofRobotics,anAustralianResearchCouncilFutureFellow,MicrosoftFacultyFellowandChiefInvestigatoratthe
AustralianCentreforRoboticVision.Aftermanyyearsofwritingaboutandteachingmaths,herealisedhiseffortswerestillnothavinganimpactonthosewhomostneededit–disengagedstudents.ThisledhimtofoundMathsThrills,aprogramthatusespopularentertainment,includingyoungadultnovels,moviesandgames,tomakemathematicsafun,dailypartofeveryone’slives.ThisBrisbane-basedAMPTomorrowMakerisusinghisgranttoshareMathsThrillsthroughoutAustraliaandbeyond.
“One of the greatest joys in life is bringing that light of understanding to someone’s face where before there was none.”
AMP’s Tomorrow Fund
Each year, AMP’s Tomorrow Fund offers amazing Australians doing great things the chance to share in $1 million in grants. Australians of all ages, walks of life, interests and abilities can apply online for grants of up to $100,000.
Another$1millioninAMPTomorrowFundgrantswillbeofferedin2017,withapplicationsopeninginApril.Tofindouthowtoapplyforagrantandtolearnmoreaboutour2016AMPTomorrowMakers,visitampstomorrowfund.com.au
$5.2m in funds were distributed to the community by the AMP Foundation
211 non-profits were supported by the AMP Foundation and AMP employees through partnership funding, donations, fundraising and volunteering
25% reduction in AMP’s greenhouse gas emissions recorded since 2013 – exceeding our 15% target
4 years as a carbon-neutral business
2% year-on-year reduction in AMP’s greenhouse gas emissions
$2.4b in Australian retirement payments
$1,193m in insurance payments helped our customers
Over
4 millioncustomers
How AMP helped our community in 2016
39% of our employees gave time and money to charity via AMP Foundation programs
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52% of people employed by AMP were women1
40% of AMP Limited’s Board members were women1
40% of senior executive roles at AMP were held by women1
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