initiatives to minimize its environmental footprint. “One of the first big steps was eliminating paper in our warehouses and finance teams.That move alone saved over 445,000 A4 pages from being printed.” Another initiative involved transitioning to reusable water bottles and installing filtered water stations at all locations.“This has saved over 10,500 single-use plastic water bottles from landfills since we started the program,” Tippner adds. In addition, hsy has installed solar panels at its central warehouse in Melbourne and several branch locations, reducing the company’s reliance on non-renewable energy. Cardboard and soft plastic recycling programs have also been implemented across all sites. “Our sustainability efforts are not just about being environmentally responsible—they also help us attract and retain top talent who want to work for a company that cares about its impact.” BUILDING A PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE At the heart of hsy’s success is its people.“Our motto is ‘People are our most important part.’ It’s a play on words, given that we’re a parts distributor, but it truly reflects our philosophy,” Tippner says. The company fosters a supportive work environment through initiatives that prioritize employee wellbeing and professional growth. “We provide our teams with stocked kitchens for daily lunches, we buy our employees lunch every Friday, and we encourage team-building activities. But beyond that, we invest heavily in personal and professional development. Every year, we allocate a budget to send employees to training programs that help them grow professionally and personally.” Decentralized decision-making is another pillar of hsy’s culture. “With 15 locations across the country, we empower our teams at the branch level to make decisions. We support them from head office, but we 15 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 hsy Autoparts
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