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Responsible practice
Rain Barrel Labs Pty Ltd is committed to responsible practice across all aspects of its work. We apply environmental, social and governance principles in how we operate as an organisation and in the services we provide to partners and clients.
Our work focuses on applying social and behavioural insights to support organisations addressing complex challenges related to sustainable development, climate resilience and community wellbeing.
Responsible practice is therefore not only a governance commitment. It is also central to how we design programmes, conduct research and support organisations to translate policy ambitions into practical outcomes.
Environmental responsibility
Rain Barrel recognises the importance of protecting natural systems and contributing to a climate responsive economy.
As a professional services organisation, our environmental impact is primarily related to travel and digital infrastructure. We seek to minimise this footprint through remote collaboration, responsible travel choices and efficient use of digital technologies.
Through our work we support organisations addressing climate resilience, environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.
Social responsibility
Respect for people and communities is fundamental to our work.
Rain Barrel is committed to inclusive participation, ethical engagement and safeguarding of individuals involved in projects and research activities.
Our policies support the protection of children and vulnerable adults and promote respectful collaboration with communities, partners and stakeholders.
Governance and integrity
Rain Barrel maintains governance practices that promote transparency, accountability and professional integrity.
Our responsible practice framework includes policies covering ethical conduct, safeguarding, data protection and privacy, workplace health and safety, conflict of interest management, responsible use of artificial intelligence and modern slavery prevention.
These policies guide how we deliver projects, manage partnerships and protect the interests of clients and stakeholders.
Our policies
Rain Barrel maintains a set of policies that support responsible practice across our operations and projects.
ESG and responsible practice statement
Code of conduct
Safeguarding policy
Data protection and privacy policy
Workplace health and safety policy
Conflict of interest policy
Responsible use of artificial intelligence policy
Modern slavery and responsible sourcing statement
Complaints and whistleblowing procedure
Supplier Code of Conduct
Governance
These policies apply to Rain Barrel Labs Pty Ltd and to activities delivered under its direction. This includes projects implemented under the brand Rain Barrel Communications where Rain Barrel Labs Pty Ltd holds responsibility for governance, management or delivery.
Policies are reviewed annually.
Contact:
contact@rainbarrellabs.com
