Environmental Sustainability at Warrigal

At Warrigal, we are committed to a sustainable future. We recognise the importance of reducing our environmental impact, and to demonstrate our dedication, we are in the process of developing an Environmental Sustainability Strategy for 2025-2030. This strategy will guide our sustainability initiatives over the next five years, in alignment with our broader Towards 2030 Strategic Plan. Key areas of focus will include energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, waste minimisation, increased recycling, water efficiency, renewable energy generation and procurement, and promoting greater staff and residents’ engagement in sustainability.

Our Progress So Far

We are already making significant strides in our sustainability journey with several key initiatives already in place:

Solar PV Installations

All of Warrigal’s sites are equipped with solar panels, helping us to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. To date, we have installed a total of 1455 kilowatts of solar capacity across our homes. As part of our ongoing commitment, we plan to expand additional solar PV installations to further reduce energy bills and offset daytime electricity usage in our care homes.

Energy Efficient Hot Water Systems

Warrigal has introduced energy-efficient hot water heat pumps at our Illawarra Community Villages and at our Wollongong Residential Care Home. These pumps reduce energy costs by providing hot water more efficiently, and where gas systems have been replaced, we’ve also reduced maintenance requirements and carbon emissions.

Warrigal Central – Oak Flats

Warrigal Central in Oak Flats is a prime example of our sustainability efforts. The central administration centre, which opened in early 2025, features 80 kWp of rooftop solar PV panels to offset the building’s daytime power usage.  For any additional energy needs, we’ve ensured that the electricity is sourced from 100% accredited GreenPower, generated from renewable sources like wind farms The building is also equipped with comprehensive waste diversion systems, including bins for general waste, mixed recycling, paper recycling and food organics (FOGO), ensuring minimal landfill waste. To further enhance energy efficiency, all lighting is provided by 100% LEDs,  with lighting sensors to optimise energy use.

Get in Touch

If you’d like to learn more about our sustainability initiatives or have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team at sustainability@warrigal.com.au.