At Fortescue, sustainability isn’t a side story. It is central to where we’re heading.
This year, we’ve continued to evolve, act boldly and deliver with purpose as we work to reshape the future of resources and energy. We have made strong progress towards our Real Zero Target. At Iron Bridge, our newly commissioned 100MW solar farm at North Star Junction is now meeting around a quarter of the site’s electricity needs. Through Pilbara Energy Connect, we’ve built more than 450km of high voltage transmission lines and associated substations, creating the backbone of a renewable energy network to power our operations and mobile fleet.
We’re proving that heavy industry can begin to decarbonise now. From electric drills and excavators already in use to major renewables coming online, we’re deploying the technologies and infrastructure needed to transition hard-to-abate sectors.
Just as we lead with ambition on climate, we lead with care for our people. Our commitment to safety is embedded in every part of our operations, reflecting a culture that prioritises the health and safety of our workforce above all else. Our approach to environmental stewardship continues to mature, recognising that our long-term success depends on the health of the ecosystems around us.
We also take seriously our responsibility to operate with care and accountability. That means safe management of tailings, reducing waste, and ensuring high standards of environmental and social governance. Our performance is guided by global frameworks and overseen by the Board to ensure transparency, rigour and accountability at every level.
Our commitment to communities and First Nations partnerships is a cornerstone of our approach. We’re proud of the trust we’re building through initiatives like our Billion Opportunities program, which has awarded $6.6 billion in contracts and subcontracts to First Nations businesses. Our Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) is also creating pathways to training, jobs and long-term economic opportunity, with 91 participants graduating and successfully transitioning into employment at Fortescue this year.
We’re also creating a more inclusive Fortescue. This year, women made up 25 per cent of our workforce, held 30 per cent of leadership roles and 40 per cent of senior leadership roles – all increases on last year. First Nations representation also improved, with First Nations Australians accounting for 12 per cent of our Australian workforce and 16 per cent of Pilbara-based roles. For the sixth year running, we were named on Parity.org’s 2025 ParityList™, recognising our inclusive and supportive culture.
Our total economic contribution extends well beyond the bottom line – through local jobs, procurement, taxes, royalties and community investment. We have supported education, backed local initiatives, and partnered with communities to help build opportunity and resilience where it is needed most. In FY25, this included our largest-ever community investment: an $11 million, five-year commitment to the Pilbara Safe Spaces program through the Resources Community Investment Initiative.
Looking ahead, we remain focused on scaling green metal and decarbonisation technologies, deepening our community partnerships, and delivering on our Real Zero Target. There is no set roadmap to a sustainable future, but we’re guided by action, integrity and the courage to lead.
To our teams, partners and communities – thank you. Fortescue’s journey is powered by people and a shared belief that a better, more sustainable future is not only possible, but within reach.
