Sustainability Magazine September 2019 | Page 105

Amelia Simony
to make the site energy sufficient - a first in the Australian red meat processing industry . “ We ’ re really excited to progress this initiative to not only change mindset but prove it can be achieved ,” says Duncan
As one of the leading beef processors and exporters in Australia , Teys is proud partner to over 7,000 Aussie beef producers and some of the largest names in fresh food retailing in the country . In a joint venture with Cargill ( offering a global reach with partners in the European Union , Japan and the USA )
Teys Australia has retained its strong founding family connections and it is this rich heritage Duncan believes will drive the company ’ s future . Vital to that future is a commitment to animal welfare . All of Teys Australia processing facilities operate under the Australian Livestock Processing Industry Animal Welfare Certification System ( AAWCS ). An independently certified animal welfare program ensuring livestock under its control ( from receipt to humane processing ) are managed in accordance with best practice standards . 105

Amelia Simony

EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Is an Environmental Manager with experience in the Food Production , and High-Risk Construction industries . Skilled in WHS and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance she has worked at Teys Australia for over five years on projects such as the successful delivery of a $ 24mn waste water treatment facility at Teys Rockhampton . Simony notes a strong culture for a high standard of compliance and continuous improvement at Teys “ supported by routine inspections , reporting and comprehensive annual internal environmental audits ” the scope of which includes all of the company ’ s activities and operations . Previously she worked as a Site Zero Harm Administrator for Downer Engineering Power – a contractor on multi-million-dollar government projects .
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