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ANCA's Commitment to
Sustainability

In a world where sustainability is no longer optional but imperative, ANCA Group stands at the forefront of a manufacturing revolution.

As a global leader in CNC technology, we recognise our unique position to drive meaningful change.

This Sustainability Plan for 2025-2030 is not just a roadmap—it’s our declaration of intent to help shape the future of manufacturing.

We’re not just adapting to a changing world; we’re actively engineering it, grinding away at outdated practices and polishing a new standard of industrial excellence that puts sustainability at its core.
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Sustainability and good business go hand in hand. With the right mindset, we believe we can find that balance—and help our industry move forward, one smart step at a time.

Martin U. Ripple
ANCA Group CEO

GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

The ANCA Sustainability Steering Committee has been created to ensure that sustainability considerations are integrated into our core business strategy and decision-making processes. The group is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring our Group Sustainability Plan. This committee is driven by Operations and comprises representatives from CEO, Finance, HR, Infrastructure Management and Business Units. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we ensure a holistic approach to sustainability that addresses the complex challenges and opportunities facing our business and industry.

The ANCA Sustainability Steering Committee provides regular updates to the ANCA Board on our progress towards sustainability goals and emerging sustainability risks and opportunities.

SUSTAINABLE TARGETS AND GOALS
MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT
Financial materiality
How a company’s sustainability factors impact its financial prospects
Impact materiality
How a company impacts society and the environment
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations
How a company’s decisions impact people, society, and the environment
ANCA conducted a comprehensive materiality assessment to inform our sustainability strategy and reporting. This assessment follows the principle of double materiality, considering both the impact of sustainability issues on our business and the impact of our business on the environment and society. By adopting this approach, we ensure that we focus our efforts on the areas where we can have the most meaningful impact and create long-term value.

 
ENVIRONMENT
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts.

Our key environmental targets include:
  • Carbon Emissions - ANCA commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
  • ANCA also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating our commitment to ambitious climate action in line with the latest climate science.

We will achieve these reductions through a combination of energy efficiency measures, renewable energy adoption, and close collaboration with our supply chain partners.

Waste and Circular Economy - We are committed to embracing circular economy principles in our manufacturing processes. This will involve initiatives such as redesigning products for recyclability, implementing take-back programs, and finding innovative ways to reuse or recycle manufacturing waste.
PEOPLE
The safety, wellbeing, and diversity of our workforce are paramount to ANCA Group’s success and sustainability.

• Health and Safety: We are committed to maintaining a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 6 or lower, with an ultimate goal of zero harm in our workplaces.
• Learning and Development: We invest in the future through our Apprentice and Graduate Programs, LEAN training, and ongoing skill
development—ensuring our people drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
• Diversity: We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by increasing female representation, enhancing employee engagement, and developing strong leadership through our ANCA Leadership Framework. With a global recruitment system, talent development programs, and succession planning, we ensure the right people thrive in the right roles. Our Graduate Program expansion and commitment to advancing diverse talent drive long-term growth and innovation.
• Community Engagement: ANCA is committed to making a positive impact in the community through long-standing support of environmental, educational, and social initiatives. A key focus is inspiring and nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders by actively partnering with schools and universities. Through our sponsorship program, ANCA provides financial backing, mentoring, engineering expertise, and hands-on opportunities, such as interactive facility tours at our Melbourne headquarters. This support
empowers university teams to excel in global competitions, including robotics, space exploration, space rocketry, and electric Formula One car design.

ANCA sponsors teams from RMIT, Melbourne, and Monash universities, and we are proud to now employ students who began their journey with us through these programs. In addition to fostering STEM education, ANCA takes pride in contributing to broader community needs. We regularly participate in fundraising efforts for cancer research and provide essential support to those in need with gifts and food donations during the festive season.
ETHICS
ANCA Group commits to signing and adhering to the Modern Slavery Act 2018. Refer to Modern Slavery statement
https://modernslaveryregister.gov.au/statements/ink27TY6ocdgSTy/pdf/
SUPPLY CHAIN
  • Sustainable Logistics: Our goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of our logistics operations. This will be achieved through optimising shipping routes, transitioning to low-emission vehicles, and partnering with eco-friendly logistics providers
  • Ethical Supply Chain: We commit to implementing a robust supplier code of conduct.
  • Supplier Sustainability: We aim to assess and engage our key suppliers on their sustainability performance using established sustainability rating platforms.

Innovation at ANCA goes hand in hand with sustainability.


Our relentless pursuit of excellence in CNC grinding technology inherently leads to more sustainable outcomes. By constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in precision engineering, we create machines that are not only more capable but also more energy-efficient, resource-conservative, and longer-lasting.
Energy Efficiency:
Our latest machine designs incorporate cutting-edge technologies that significantly reduce energy consumption without compromising performance. This not only benefits our customers by lowering their operational costs but also contributes to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Material Optimisation:
Through innovative grinding techniques and software algorithms, our machines minimise material waste in the production process. This not only improves cost-effectiveness for our customers but also promotes resource conservation on a broader scale.
Longevity and Upgradability:
We design our machines with durability and future proofing in mind. By
creating products that last longer and can be upgraded over time, we reduce
the need for frequent replacements, embodying the principles of a circular economy.
Smart Manufacturing:
Our innovations in IoT and data analytics enable predictive maintenance and optimal machine utilisation, reducing downtime and extending equipment life—a win-win for both productivity and sustainability.

IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP

 
Sustainability is a continuous journey, and we're committed to constant improvement. Just as we value micron-level precision in CNC grinding, we apply the same focus to reducing emissions, saving water, and minimising waste.

ANCA Group’s sustainability strategy implementation will be a phased approach from 2025 to 2030, ensuring steady progress towards our goals.
 

Careers

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Life at ANCA

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Awards and Achievements

All our innovations contributed to the success of our products and subsequently, to the success of our customers.