Our Pathway

Our Purpose is ‘Together we create and sustain a better world.’ Our Pathway is our journey together, and our Purpose is what motivates us.

We are driven by leaving a positive impact on our communities and environment, and Our Purpose speaks to our power to make an impact together.

Our Purpose continually challenges us to take responsibility for improving the world around us. We optimise the resources we are kaitiaki, or stewards, of. In collaboration with our clients and partners, we manaaki, or take care of, our people and our world, by working towards achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The wairua, or spirit, of Tonkin + Taylor is a place of belonging, from which we journey together. Our purpose is challenging to express in Australia’s many indigenous languages but is universal to our work, wherever it occurs. By supporting people of all cultures and using our world’s precious resources wisely, we inspire others to join us in creating sustainable, positive impacts for our people and our planet.

Our Values are – ‘Everyone matters’, ‘Empowered to deliver’, and ‘Excellence every day’.

Everyone matters

Everyone matters is about care, respect, inclusion, belonging, humility, and diversity of thought. It speaks to how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe in giving our people, clients, and communities a voice. We can learn from everyone, and we value and consider each other’s perspectives. We listen first and work collectively to achieve sustainable outcomes. We support our peoples’ ambitions, careers, and wellbeing, equipping them to excel and providing a place where they feel cared for, supported, and challenged to grow.

Empowered to deliver

Empowered to deliver is about giving our people opportunities to grow, learn, and achieve at all stages in their careers.

At Tonkin + Taylor, we provide opportunities for our people to progress their careers in ways that are inspiring and meaningful. We hold ourselves accountable for upholding our standards and we trust each other to deliver exceptional outcomes. We encourage creativity and autonomy, and support our people to achieve, through technology, training, and mentoring.

Excellence every day

Excellence every day is about finding satisfaction in doing great things together.

We are leaders in what we do and continually strive to be better in how we do it. At Tonkin + Taylor, we create lasting value for our clients and communities, through enduring relationships that generate deeper discussions and greater impact. Drawing on our collective strengths, we learn from and influence global thinking throughout our professional spheres. We get the best of the world by taking opportunities for learning, and we take our best to the world by sharing our skills, knowledge, and experience.

Our Vision is to be ‘Renowned for inspiring sustainable futures’.

Shaped by the voices of our people and clients, our Tonkin + Taylor Group Vision unites Our Purpose, Values, and Strategy. At the heart of our Vision is our aim to create an enduring legacy for our people, our communities, and our world.

Our Vision speaks to the value we create for our clients, the outcomes we realise for our planet and the company we create for the next generation.

Tonkin + Taylor is committed to a forward-thinking strategy that propels us, our clients, and the communities we live in towards a sustainable future. Our strategy is rooted in our vision, and we are dedicated to realising our vision by leveraging new technologies and digital innovations, expanding our reach to new clients, and engaging with leading ideas and talent internationally.

Our strategy guides every aspect of our business, from deciding where we will live, work, and play to selecting partners who share our values and commitment to sustainability. With our strategy as our compass, we are confident that we will continue to thrive in a rapidly changing world and lead the way towards a brighter future.

Our strategy is comprised of four pillars:

1. Continually strive to be better
2. Being sustainable is embedded in everything we do
3. A digital approach to bring our expertise to the market
4. A company that is globally connected