Freedom Sustainability Commitments
2020
Soft Landing
Freedom works with not-for-profit company Soft Landing to provide sustainable mattress & bed ensemble recycling options for customers.
2021
APCO Member
Freedom is a registered member of the Australian Packaging Covenent Organistion. Our focus is on reducing packaging in our products and creating more sustainable packaging.
2023
Internal Initiatives
Launching Sustainable Packaging Guidelines for our homeware's suppliers.
2023
Freedom's Dandenong DC
Freedom launched a state-of-the-art DC facility in Dandenong South VIC with five-star Green Rating. The new DC is a 24,345sqm space with 100-kilowatt solar power system, water-efficient rainwater harvesting, double glazed windows which bring in natural light and foil-faced insulation throughout. We've also implemented efficient LED lighting and motion sensors, with the metering of utilities. To create a better working enviornment for our staff the facility also boasts vertical gardens in the reception and lunchroom areas, enhanced air quality systems, bike racks, lockers, and filtered water.
2023
Sustainable Choice Group
Freedom becomes a foundational member of Sustainable Choice Group.
2023
Internal Initiatives
Minimising paper waste by implementing PandaDoc for all staff-related paperwork, and ensuring all in-store POS is recyclable.
2023
Children's Cancer Institute Partnership
Freedom are proud supporters of Children's Cancer Institute (CCI) since 1999, having raised over $3 million in funds.
2023
Internal Initiatives
Shredder trial in Australia and New Zealand to upcycle cardboard packaging into shredded honeycomb paper filler for online deliveries.
2023
Internal Initiatives
First package free candle wall installation in New Zealand.
2024
Internal Audit
Full audit of waste management, energy efficiency and water conservation.
2024
Freedom To Green Internal Committee
Freedom to Green sustainability education for all Freedom employees and customers.
2024
Internal Initiatives
All Freedom stores, Warehouse DCs, and support centres will recycle on-site.
2025
Internal Initiatives
Phasing out of problematic materials such as single-use packaging.
2025
Freedom Packaging
Working towards meeting APCO packaging targets.
2026
Freedom Store Lighting
All Freedom stores to have sustainable lighting.
