Reconciliation Action Plan

It is also why I am so committed to our reconciliation journey. A journey that is overdue. It’s a journey of self-reflection – at a company and individual level – where I know we will learn so much about ourselves, about Thermo Fisher Scientific, and most importantly, about the deep-rooted cultures and histories of First Nations peoples that have survived for over 65,000 years. I firmly believe we are obligated and privileged to acknowledge, engage with, and contribute to the preservation of the oldest living culture.

Beyond its symbolic value, it’s also a purpose-driven journey of discovery, and hopefully, of positive change. I’m regularly reminded that at Thermo Fisher Scientific, what we do matters. Directly or through our customers, we want to make a tangible difference by both celebrating Australia’s unique First Nations heritage, and helping to address the health disparities that exist between First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians.

I want to recognise the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group for their ongoing leadership and collaboration with external First Nations partners, in particular Evolve Communities and First Nations Consultant Maria Watson-Trudgett, who are guiding the organisation through our reconciliation journey. We thank the global Diversity and Inclusion team, whose support has reinforced that the company’s moral compass points True North.

Finally, I encourage more of our 1,600+ colleagues across Australia and New Zealand to channel the spirit of Involvement and take an active interest in this initiative. I know I plan to, both directly and indirectly, and I urge others to do the same. For my part, I look forward to our internal engagement and in partnering with our customers and suppliers in a meaningful way. It’s through these interactions and collaborations that we will truly learn to better understand and appreciate the role we can play in reconciling the past, present and future.