Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – Indigenous Art Story by Brooke Sutton

ZEN Energy would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work. In our work, we recognise the importance of Country – not just as a place, but how it also maintains community, family, kin, lore and language. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

ZEN's Journey. This Aboriginal artwork tells the story of ZEN's journey to reconciliation and was painted by artist, Brooke Sutton.

FOCUS AREAS

Community Partnerships
Equity and equality is a fundamental pillar of reconciliation and we believe First Nations peoples are active players in Australia’s energy transition
Cultural Learning
We remain committed to a process of continuous improvement in understanding our own level of cultural awareness and maturity
Employment Pathways
We will work to maximise employment opportunities for First Nations peoples by working with suppliers and contractors.
First Nations Procurement
The procurement of goods and services from First Nations suppliers is a powerful mechanism to support both economic independence and employment outcomes for First Nations peoples.
ZEN’s Vision for Reconciliation ​

“In 1967 we were counted, in 2017 we seek to be heard. We leave base camp and start our trek across this vast country. We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.” – Uluru Statement from the Heart​

Our vision for reconciliation is to create an environment that acknowledges and respects the rich and sustained cultures of First Nations peoples. The journey we must walk together is grounded in social justice, engagement, and respect. We aspire to a future where our First Peoples feel valued, supported and have a strong and clear voice on all issues that affect their peoples, communities and nations.

As we move to our Innovate RAP we remain committed to an ongoing process of education, of truth-telling,
learning to better understand our nation’s past, and doing more to help shape a better future for all. Our vision for reconciliation remains a united one, where we embrace opportunities to learn, grow, transform and heal together as a nation.

ZEN believes our mission to decarbonise communities resonates strongly with the journey of reconciliation. As the Uluru Statement from the Heart invited Australians “to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future”, ZEN warmly invites First Nations peoples to walk with our business on that journey.

DOWNLOAD OUR RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

Read more about our journey to meaningful reconciliation with Australia’s indigenous people.