Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
Brands Commited to Partnerships for the Goals
Latest Partnerships for the Goals Brand Actions
Transparency
In an aim to showcase our product’s organic accreditations, VOYA displays the individual product accolades on our website under the FAQ section alongside their full ingredients list. We want to bring transparency to beauty and wellness at a time when the public hungers for integrity and clarity. Through the tradition of sustainable seaweed harvesting, VOYA’s native knowledge of this natural resource is second to none. Seaweed in our eyes is and always will be a health remedy. We know our harvesters, scientists and suppliers by name, and we guarantee that our products are the most pristine on the market. That is why, after you use our Lazy Days seaweed bath, we recommend you add it to your own organic garden to share its goodness back to the earth.
Evidence
One Earth Climate Change Research Centre, Nawalapitiya
The One Earth Climate Change Research Center – Nawalapitiya is the first-ever Climate Change Research Station by the private sector in Sri Lanka, established at Dilmah Tea’s Queensbury Estate in Nawalapitiya. • Recent collaboration with renowned experts across the South Asian region in a groundbreaking international research study to find a solution for the global nitrogen waste crisis. • Since opening in 2017 the center has facilitated 3 global, and 17 local research and 3 international workshops. • The centre is also the main research hub for the Bee A Keeper project. • Introduction of camera traps to monitor the biodiversity of fauna.
Endane Biodiversity Corridor
In 2018, Merrill J. Fernando, the founder of Dilmah, took a groundbreaking step by initiating a rainforest corridor project. This endeavor was initiated with the symbolic removal of tea plants in a land strip at the Dilmah's Endane Tea Estate, which had segregated two rainforest patches for over a century due to continuous tea monoculture. The Endane Biodiversity Corridor establishes a 3km long biodiversity corridor, connecting two fragmented forest patches adjacent to the Sinharaja Rainforest. • 40 ha of degraded tea lands converted to tropical lowland rainforests. • 545 tree species georeferenced for in-situ conservation. • 10,183 seedlings of rain forest species raised in nurseries. • 4,238 seedlings planted in Endane Biodiversity Corridor for ex-situ conservation. • 47 globally threatened tree species planted in Endane Biodiversity Corridor and Seethawaka Botanical Garden. • 01 rain forest tree species extinct in the Wild (EW) (Shorea ovalifolia) was rediscovered and georeferenced outside the protected area network and propagated for ex-situ conservation. • 5 ha of long-term restoration monitoring plots established across Endane Biodiversity Corridor • New species such as Gastrodia Pushparaga discovered during research activities.
AGROFORESTRY
Dilmah in collaboration with Kahawatte Plantations and Agriculture Innovation Nucleus are creating an agroforestry model. 1000 hectares of abandoned land have been identified within Kahawatte Plantations as being suitable for agroforestry. Commercial crops such as Garcinia, Pepper, Durian and Rambutan are among the species being planted. Dilmah’s green restoration endeavours are aligned with Sri Lanka’s commitment to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of increasing green cover by 32% by 2030.
Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL)
Dilmah, together with IUCN and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, formed Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL) in 2012 to build a coalition for environmental conservation among the corporate sectors. Life to Mangroves and Life to Kanneliya projects have been the most successful projects initiated by BSL.
Wetland Conservation
Wetland Conservation efforts include a public-private partnership with the Sri Lanka Urban Development Authority (UDA) aimed at enhancing conservation efforts for the Beddagana Wetland Park, a crucial ecosystem. Programme objectives are to raise awareness about the significance of wetlands, and foster visitor engagement through regular park maintenance and expert-led educational programs. Additionally, 450+ individuals including both locals and foreigners, were educated on wetland conservation through wetland excursions.
Greening Batticaloa 2.0
Greening Batticaloa, is an initiative to plant 1 million cashew trees mitigating the harmful impacts of deforestation and climate change, while economically empowering local communities in Batticaloa, Eastern Sri Lanka. In the phase 2 of this initiative, together with the USAID Climate Adaptation Project and Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation, we are embarking on a sustainable cashew cultivation project to help farmers gain economic stability and climate resilience by growing and harvesting cashew sustainably by supporting them through training and resources to adopt climate resilient soil conservation and water conservation strategies.
Elephant Knowledge Walk, Udawalawe
Elephant Knowledge Walk, an information centre, relaunched in March 2024 in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation offers visitors a more visually immersive and comprehensive learning experience. Visitors can explore various aspects of elephant life, including their evolution, anatomy, ecology, and cultural significance, through a combination of statistics, images, and infographics. A dedicated section addresses the critical issue of human-elephant conflict (HEC), aiming to shift public perceptions and foster conservation efforts. Additionally, the centre now features an anatomy laboratory for close-up examination of specimens and a children's activity area, designed to provide age-appropriate educational activities and engagement opportunities.
Marine Conservation
Dilmah sponsored the World Oceans Day exhibition at One Galle Face mall on 10th and 11th June 2023 - an event organised to highlight some of the critical challenges facing the marine environment due to anthropological effects. The workshops were accompanied with 2 beach clean-up programmes in Kalkudah.
One Earth Field Station, Endane
This Centre promotes nature-based agriculture, where tea plants are uprooted to facilitate restoration of a depleted ecosystem. Apart from this direct activity, the centre has adopted a multi-stakeholder approach to further strengthen restoration efforts. The centre also provides opportunities for local community members to gain a deeper understating of sustainability principles by getting involved in various activities such as nursery management, organic farming, and beekeeping.
Genesis - A centre for Sustainability
Dilmah launched Genesis, the Dilmah Centre for a Sustainable Future, located at 52 Maligawatte Road. This facility represents the evolution of the premises where Dilmah was first tasted, selected, packed, and exported. Genesis is equipped with the necessary amenities to help agri or nature-based entrepreneurs and agritech startups build their businesses from the ground up. As a collaborative platform, Genesis facilitates knowledge sharing, discussion, inspiration, and communication. The Centre aims to grow awareness of the importance of nature, its value, and ecosystem services. This is achieved by harnessing the knowledge and commitment of academia and scientists, alongside the ability and network of businesses and policymakers. Moreover, Genesis directly nurtures sustainable agricultural entrepreneurship, promoting better social, economic, and gender equality. 25 individuals have been benefitted thus far, through all projects done under Genesis.
Lost Ingredients Lab
Kick-off project at Genesis was a platform to integrate value chains of Sri Lankan organic and regenerative agriculture and food sectors through innovation and collaboration for meaningful growth. The Lost Ingredients Lab was a two-pronged programme that helped innovate value-additions for three high-potential yet underutilized local ingredients, namely, Jackfruit, Seaweed, and Gotukola, making them suitable for the global market. Collaborated with GIZ, European Union and Good Life X.
The Scale - Up Shop
The Scale-Up Shop aimedto spark innovation in the Sri Lankan manufacturing and export sector by connecting local innovators with manufacturers seeking to expand their product portfolios and enter international markets. It was carried out as part of the 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Dilmah Tea, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), National Innovation Agency (NIA) and Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC).
SustainAble Climate Action Challenge
An island-wide competition collaborating with European Union aimed to encourage responsible behavior and promote sustainable consumption patterns of plastic, focusing on reducing plastic at the source, upcycling plastic, and recycling.
Rainbow Horizons Programme
3500 youth and children supported through the Rainbow Horizons programs in Moratuwa and Kalkudah, and 230 children and infants supported at the Center for Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Developmental Disorders. The Early Intervention Clinic in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo was launched. This ground-breaking facility is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other developmental disorders. Around 1,000 boys and girls have been impacted by this program.
Dilmah Tea Fights to Eradicate the Cervical Cancer
Dilmah Tea, through its Merrill J. Fernando Charitable Foundation, entered into agreement with Ministry of Health and the Rotary Club of Colombo, to restart a national initiative to eradicate cervical cancer in Sri Lanka by 2030. The initial grant of Rs. 75 million from Dilmah - MJF Foundation with fund test kits for early detection and treatment, to reduce approximately 800 preventable deaths from cervical cancer in Sri Lanka every year.
Sensitive Choice Partnership
Sensitive Choice helps millions of consumers worldwide live better with asthma and allergies. The National Asthma Council Australia created the program to help people identify products and services that are asthma and allergy aware, through the trusted blue butterfly. Dunlop Foams Ultra-Fresh treated chiropractic products, furniture, mattresses and baby nursery ranges are Sensitive Choice approved, as are our Fresh Protect treated premium flooring underlays.
Sedex Member
The Comfort Group is a member of Sedex. We analyse and report on sustainability practices within our supply chain, share critical business information with customers and other stakeholders, undertake regular audits and focus on improving our sustainability performance.
CDS Victoria East Drop Off Point
Enbacci's Melbourne Flagship is now a Container Deposit Scheme over-the-counter drop-off point, helping our community to create a cleaner stream of material for recycling and reduce the number of bottles, cans and containers ending up in landfill or on local streets. Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (VDS Vic) is an initiative that will provide a 10 cent refund to Victorias for every eligible drink container they return, from 1 November 2023.
B Corp Certified
B Corp Certification confirmed that our community and the environment are stakeholders in our impact-driven business model and our commitment to balancing social and planetary good in everything we do against the highest standards of transparency and accountability. We are now part of a global network of businesses shifting our global economy from a system that profits few to one that benefits all.
Evidence
One-for-one Underwear Donation
We believe that access to clean, new underwear is a fundamental human right, essential for maintaining dignity. Sadly, underwear poverty exists in Australia, and we are committed to addressing this through our one-for-one program—donating a pair of underwear for every item sold. We are incredibly proud of the impact our one-for-one campaign has made. And it became even more powerful on day when we discovered surplus elastic destined for landfill at one of our factories. Now, we utilise deadstock materials like leftover elastic and fabric from other orders to produce the underwear we donate, each pair unique. Our relationship with the factory producing our donation underwear spans over a decade, built on mutual trust and a commitment to sustainability. They consistently use BCI and organic cotton and non-toxic Oeko-Tex certified dyes to ensure the fabrics are safe. We donate to Aboriginal Health Centres, women's shelters, and homelessness charities.
Work Training Program
Our warehousing and order fulfillment operations are managed through a work-training partnership with Social Engine, which supports and trains Afghan refugees in essential work skills and aids their entry into the workforce. This collaboration not only provides job training in warehousing, order fulfillment, customer service, and recycling processes but also embodies our commitment to social regeneration. We believe that every financial transaction in our supply chain presents a powerful opportunity to create equitable opportunities and positively impact society.
Evidence
On A Mission Climate Positive Company
We work with On a Mission to offset our emissions and carbon impact across our entire supply chain. Our Climate Positive certification with On a Mission recognises that our business buys at least 1.5 times more carbon offsets than we produce each year. We are continuously striving to leave as little impact on the environment as possible, in all we do.
Evidence
Social Traders Certified
This certification shows that our business, as part of our constitution, has a social, cultural or environmental purpose as its primary objective, and ensures that our primary efforts and resources are invested into this purpose.
Shopping with a purpose
Urban Ethos has partnered with i=change to donate $1 of every sale, and you get to choose where it goes! We are delighted to use our platform to encourage continual support towards three planet-saving projects that Urban Ethos endorses; even better, you have the choice of which charity the donation goes to! Giving even more motivation to your purchase; that goes beyond the purpose of positive environmental impacts of each one of our products. Urban Ethos is committed to our planet, climate and even more committed to frequent and recurring support to charities that nurture, regenerate and protect our planet. “There is no question climate change is happening. The only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.” - David Attenborough. By making a concerted effort to protect our planet now, we can only thrive as a community, with generations to come. Together, let's continue to take a stance and create awareness by always shopping with a purpose.
Sustainable choices
Our sustainable guiding principles shape all aspects of how we work, starting from the creative process and procurement, to onsite delivery of a project. We use these principles to inform our day-to-day choices and actions to ensure we hold ourselves to the highest possible standard. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Although our operations and projects are mainly based throughout Australia, we align our choices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to allow us to make meaningful contributions to a collective global effort to combat economic, social and environmental challenges. The events industry has a large impact on many of the goals, yet they also present the greatest opportunities for innovation, collaboration and positive influence. Materials decision matrix: To help us better evaluate all aspects of a material and make informed choices about its use, we have developed a materials decision matrix for all new and existing materials. We review what it is made from (i.e recycled materials), where it is made, whether it has the required functionality and durability for our needs, how we can store and transport it, and its aesthetic features. This gives us a score that we can compare against other similar materials we have rated, and allows us to make transparent decisions.
Community and diversification
We aim to foster a strong community connection and enhance diversity within our operations by engaging in volunteerism, fostering local partnerships, engaging diverse suppliers, and broadening our community-focused initiatives. Community partnerships: This year we are seeking more partnerships with local community groups, schools, or similar organisations to donate offcuts, excess materials, paints and assets. Recently we have made paper donations to a program developed for children and families to explore and create art together.
Supporting global projects through Treecreds
We audit the carbon emissions from every event, including pre-production and the live event. The emissions are then offset through Treecreds to support reforestation, wildlife preservation, biodiversity support, and conservation projects both in Australia and around the world. Through this partnership we ensure that we are doing more than simply buying a carbon offset.
Sensitive Choice Partnership
Sensitive Choice helps millions of consumers worldwide live better with asthma and allergies. The National Asthma Council Australia created the program to help people identify products and services that are asthma and allergy aware, through the trusted blue butterfly.
Sedex Member
We analyse and report on sustainability practices within our supply chain, share critical business information with customers and other stakeholders, undertake regular SMETA audits and focus on improving our sustainability performance.
Sensitive Choice Partnership
Sensitive Choice helps millions of consumers worldwide live better with asthma and allergies. The National Asthma Council Australia created the program to help people identify products and services that are asthma and allergy aware, through the trusted blue butterfly.
Sedex Member
We analyse and report on sustainability practices within our supply chain, share critical business information with customers and other stakeholders, undertake regular SMETA audits and focus on improving our sustainability performance.
Targeting Net Zero by 2025
We are on track to reach Net Zero by 2025. We are now Net Zero for our Scope 1 and 2 emissions (achieved through applying energy efficiency strategies, 100% accredited green power and electric vehicle charged off 100% accredited green power). Currently working through reducing our scope 3 emissions where possible noting that we are a small business and our influence on large companies is minimal. Actions undertaken to date are listed sepately below, we will be transitioning our telecoms to a carbon neutral provider during FY 2025 which is the last thing at this stage we think we can do. Saying that, we will continue to seek new ways to reduce emissions on an ongoing basis.
Evidence
Certified Carbon Neutral for our business operations by Climate Active since 2020
Green Moves has been certified carbon neutral for its business operations since 2020 and will continue to certify into the forseable future. Our Public Disclosure Statements are available online at the Climate Active website Green Moves page at this link here https://www.climateactive.org.au/buy-climate-active/certified-members/green-moves-australia
Certified B Corporation since 2015
Green Moves was one of the founding B Corp members in Australia and has maintained certification. We are pleased to have recertified in December 2024. You can see details of our certification here https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/green-moves-australia/
Industry-based Pro Bono work
Since our inception Green Moves has volunteered significant time to industry and government panels and committees providing experienced advice and guidance on residential, commercial and industry education for the sectors. Past involvement includes participating in the national training skills panel to update assessor industry education qualifications and input into government residential efficiency rating tool development and trials. We are currently working with the Residential Energy Efficiency Disclosure Initiative (REEDI), a Commonwealth government committee operating since 2022, focused on bringing suitable policies and tools to the market to facilitate disclosure of residential property energy efficiency and providing feedback into the NatHERs Existing Home tool development, accreditation training and skill set requirements.
Educating small businesses on energy efficiency
Green Moves has provided several business community energy efficiency education sessions to help small and medium businesses to identify simple ways to reduce energy consumption, waste and save on energy costs. In May 2024 we presented an event tailored for businesses in Melbourne's western suburbs which was hosted by Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA). There are more sessions scheduled for later in 2024.
Bayside Built Environment Awards: on panel of judges
Green Moves has been on the panel of judges for these awards in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023 and 2024. The awards aim to raise community awareness and understanding of the built environment, recognise quality outcomes and promote a better urban environment within Bayside. Green Moves' focus is on judging the best sustainable building category. This recognises a response to the climate emergency and the growing need for sustainable development, setting standards for others to follow. The Awards did not run during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we did not judge in 2018 as our Founder's property was competing for an award.
Supporting Electrify Boroondara
Green Moves attended and participated in a discussion panel at this hugely successful expo in 2023. The expo, held at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, reached over 1200 attendees interested in electrification and energy efficiency within the Boroondara community. Attendees learned about electrifying their homes, could test an eBike and discovered more about electric vehicles. Green Moves spent the day providing free advice and guidance to attendees. This was followed up with a presentation where we presented on 'Easy and affordable ways to reduce your energy bills'. We will continue to support Electrify Boroondara into the future.
Carried out fully-funded energy assessments for local SMEs in Bayside
We recently partnered with Village Zero and Bayside City Council offering five grant funded energy assessments to local businesses in the area. The assessments identified tailored and simple energy saving opportunities to assist them to reducing their business' energy costs in practical ways. We helped these businesses reduce energy bills by an overall average of 38% with some very simple, and often no cost, changes.
Presented at the Bayside Home Energy Efficiency Expo 2023
Green Moves was invited to this expo as a keynote presenter and to participate in sessions that were running during the expo. We shared information with over 500 residents in the Bayside community. Attendees wanted to learn about sustainability topics including climate action, reducing energy bills, getting off gas, solar and batteries, and electric vehicles.
Collaborated with Moonee Valley City Council to provide funded solar site assessments for local businesses
Local businesses and commercial landlords in Moonee Valley had the opportunity to get independent advice on the benefits of solar, including a solar site assessment with solar quotes organised by Green Moves. This was in partnership with the Moonee Valley City Council during the 2024 financial year.
Presented 'A Home For All Seasons' at Red Hill in collaboration with Repower Mornington Peninsula
In July and November 2024, Green Moves was invited to present to the local community at Red Hill. Our presentation focussed on how to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable for all seasons. This was in collaboration with Repower Mornington Peninsula, who organised the event and was the latest of several free events we have delivered for this community group over the past 2 years.
Partner with Village Zero to maximise our collaborative impact on sustainability
We volunteer and have partnered with Village Zero, an association of a passionate group of locals in Sandringham working together to address climate change. Our collaborative efforts mean we can maximise our impact in reaching and engaging householders and businesses in the local community. We regularly provide education, advice, and services for government grant funded services. We presented at the Village Zeros launch event aiming to help local Sandringham businesses and households learn how to reduce emissions. This event had approximately 50 attendees.
Free online event: The Ultimate Guide to Home Improvements for Comfort, Efficiency and Excellence in Service Quality
This free webinar in July 2024 was open to all, organised in collaboration with Evitat, an organisation focusing on making homes sustainable for a liveable, regenerative future. Green Moves presented at this webinar where attendees learned about the benefits of the Residential Efficiency Scorecard and building thermal efficiency, how to reduce energy bills and carbon footprint, how to enhance home comfort and livability, and how to increase sustainable home value and sellability. Panellists include representatives from Enviroflex Insulation Specialists, Green Building Institute, Evitat and Green Moves.
'How to create a healthy home' webinar
In August 2023, Green Moves was invited by the Mornington City Council to present 1.5-hour webinar on how to create a healthy home. The webinar aimed to educate, engage and inspire members of the community to create healthier, more energy-efficient and comfortable homes.
Co-authored 'The Smart Living Handbook'
Green Moves Founder, Danielle King, co-authored The Smart Living Handbook: Creating a healthy home in an increasingly toxic world. You’ll discover how to create a beautiful home for your family that’s functional, energy-efficient and supports good health. Great if you’re renovating or building, a parent or expecting a baby, suffering from asthma, allergies or poor health, and wanting to create a healthy lifestyle. The book is available on Amazon.
Contributing to news, podcasts, media articles over the years
Since 2009, Green Moves has been and continues to contribute to green building and energy efficiency articles for The Age, ReNew and Sanctuary magazines, Street News, and other local and national publications including the news, as requested. We contribute to the media so that we can continue to raise awareness and share our knowledge with our communities through various channels.
Supporting Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) & Greenpeace
Green Moves is deeply passionate about the environment. Every year, we commit to supporting two charities and their efforts to protect nature and wildlife. In 2024, we donate to the ACF and Greenpeace every month.
Member of Design Matters National
As a member, Green Moves participates in industry representation panels with state and federal bodies. We share our expertise in sustainable, environmental and energy-efficient design and assessments in the residential sector. Over the past two years, we have been working with Design Matters National and NatHERS teams, providing them with feedback for the upcoming NatHERS 'Whole of Home' and 'Exisiting Home' energy rating scheme changes. Design Matter National is the peak body for the building design profession and is the Assessor Accrediting Organisation for NatHERS assessors.
Industry memberships
CitySwitch - CitySwitch is Australia's flagship decarbonisation program for office based businesses. Green Moves is an active member of CitySwitch since 2019, participating in events and supporting other members on their journey to reduce carbon emissions. Renew - Renew is a non-profit organisation workign to transform Australian homes for climate ane energy resilience. Green Moves is a long standing member and has contributed several articles to both Renew and Sanctuary magazines. Once of our most popular articles was 'Costing Comfort' outlining the issues around valuing green homes and some of the efforts to address them. ISSP - International Society of Sustainability Professionals - is the worlds leading network of sustainabilty professionals aiming to create change.
A proud member of 1% For The Planet
As a member of 1% for the planet since inception, we are proud to confirm that 1% of very dollar we have ever earned has been donated to environmental organisations or non-profits.
Evidence
Partnerships for the Goals
Everything we do contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 17: “Partnerships for the goals”. We exist to help values-aligned, mission-driven organisations find success, complemented by partnerships that mobilise and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries.
Environmental Advocacy
By joining 1% for the Planet and committing 1% of our revenue to environmental nonprofits, we support SDGs 6 (clean water and sanitation), 7 (affordable clean energy), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 12 (responsible consumption and production), 13 (climate action), 14 (life below water), and 15 (life on land). Our 1% membership also helps us foster productive partnerships with members.
Sensitive Choice Partnership
Sensitive Choice helps millions of consumers worldwide live better with asthma and allergies. The National Asthma Council Australia created the program to help people identify products and services that are asthma and allergy aware, through the trusted blue butterfly.
Sedex Member
We analyse and report on sustainability practices within our supply chain, share critical business information with customers and other stakeholders, undertake regular SMETA audits and focus on improving our sustainability performance.
Sensitive Choice Partnership
Sensitive Choice helps millions of consumers worldwide live better with asthma and allergies. The National Asthma Council Australia created the program to help people identify products and services that are asthma and allergy aware, through the trusted blue butterfly.
Sensitive Choice Partnership
Sensitive Choice helps millions of consumers worldwide live better with asthma and allergies. The National Asthma Council Australia created the program to help people identify products and services that are asthma and allergy aware, through the trusted blue butterfly.
Sedex Member
We analyse and report on sustainability practices within our supply chain, share critical business information with customers and other stakeholders, undertake regular SMETA audits and focus on improving our sustainability performance.
CONSTANT SEARCH FOR IMPROVEMENT - RECYCLED PACKAGING
Our packaging was originally paper packaging with a plastic hook and plastic Gimble pin. The plastic hook was first use plastic, and was packed into polybags for transportation. We then moved to a recycled card for our packaging, evolving the design by removing the plastic hook and replacing it with a sewing method (cotton thread) for attaching the header cards to the socks. To hold 3 pairs of socks together we used a paper wrap and a recyclable PU liner for the shipping cartons. This liner was able to protect the products during shipping. Our packaging change resulted in the removal of over 900,000 plastic hooks from circulation annually and we said goodbye to 300,000 polybags and a gazillion gimble pins. While we were happy with these stats, we were not satisfied it was enough. We did find that unfortunately, in the current market, there are no products that are 100% biodegradable in terms of plastic bagging for carton liners or shipping bags – many claim to be Biodegradable but none have been proven to pass the residue tests that can confirm they leave behind no trace elements. Since we don’t know for sure that they cannot be reabsorbed into the food chain, we choose to avoid them in favour of recyclable materials that we know can at least have another life and not cause harm to animals or humans.
ORGANIC BAMBOO
Bamboo has a natural pesticide (Bamboo kun) which means no chemicals are used in growing or harvesting our bamboo, providing a cleaner, safer environment. Sustainably sourced, this wonder fibre can grow up to 4ft a day. Every part of the plant is used in manufacturing super comfy, luxuriously soft and breathable eco-friendly garments.
THREAD TOGETHER
We partner with Thread Together to support vulnerable people and protect the planet. Thanks to the help of Bamboozld and many other wonderful organisations, Thread Together have redistributed over 1.2 million items of clothing to women fleeing domestic violence, individuals impacted by floods, people experiencing homelessness, new arrivals to our country and many others doing it tough.
Sensitive Choice Partnership
Sensitive Choice helps millions of consumers worldwide live better with asthma and allergies. The National Asthma Council Australia created the program to help people identify products and services that are asthma and allergy aware, through the trusted blue butterfly.
Sedex Member
We analyse and report on sustainability practices within our supply chain, share critical business information with customers and other stakeholders, undertake regular SMETA audits and focus on improving our sustainability performance.
Business Member of 1% for the Planet
This is a global entity that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. To date, 1% for the Planet has directed hundreds of millions of dollars to non profit organisations globally. These funds come from individuals and businesses that, like Pangolin, donate 1% of gross sales to support environmental organisations. Through 1% for the Planet Pangolin supports Bush Heritage Australia, Greenfleet Australia, African Pangolin Working Group, Climate Council of Australia, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network, and HalfCut. As always, we also commit to ongoing environmental stewardship through our everyday actions and business practices.
Signatory of United Nations Global Compact
We are a signatory to the UN Global Compact. This is a non-binding pact that encourages businesses to be accountable: to adopt environmentally and socially responsible policies and to disclose actions and results.
Evidence
Partnership with Parvate Collective, ESG Advisors
SlumberCorp has partnered with Parvate Collective for ESG reporting, frameworks and coaching. At Parvate, the belief is that ESG is more than just a box-ticking exercise. Strong leadership gives a business or team the best chance to be successful and sustainable.
Australian Furniture Association Membership
SlumberCorp is one of the distinguished platinum members of Australian Furniture Association (AFA). Our long-standing commitment to design and development of bedding technology and consistently exceeding stringent quality standards of AFA has given us numerous awards for excellence awarded by the Australian Furniture Association.
Social and Community Impact
Our focus: Build trusting and mutually beneficial relationships. Meaningful corporate philanthropy to support social, environmental, and community initiatives which will make a positive impact and contribute to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. Promote local employment opportunities. Utilise local businesses and services. SlumberCorp is committed to respectfully and proactively engaging with Indigenous Peoples in the regions where we operate around the world.
Environmentally sound technologies for developing countries
Polar Enviro's Smarterlite developed enhanced visibility photoluminunescent linemarking for use on roads and paths. Smarterlite has provided information and samples to developing nations in Africa, South and Central America for evaluation for use on their roads and paths, where electric lighting of roads may be unaffordable and headlights on vehicles not as good as in more developed economies.
We Rise By Lifting Others
We’re big believers in building community (there’s no ‘I’ in team!), so we give back by supporting other businesses that work to prevent problems before they occur, and support the fabric of society – just like us. Our Together legal events help local businesses to grow with sound legal advice while supporting charities like Epilepsy Action Australia through the generous donations of our attendees. Together with organisations like Lifeline, and Time is Precious we’re making a positive impact for people and the planet.
Promoting ocean literacy
Ocean literacy is defined as “an understanding of the ocean's influence on you and your influence on the ocean”. Our ocean is facing a triple threat of climate change, overfishing and pollution. Ocean literacy ensures that our future leaders and shoppers are equipped with the knowledge to continue the fight to protect our ocean. A key objective of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is to boost ocean literacy in the formal education sector. The aim is to create a new generation of ocean leaders by 2030. The MSC has a vision of our ocean teeming with life for this and future generations. Therefore, the MSC provides teachers with free-to-use teaching and learning resources aligned to their curriculum. By working with partners such as zoos, aquaria and museums, we're providing free teacher workshops to equip teachers with the confidence to advance ocean literacy. Visit msc.org/saltwaterschools
Sustainability
The AFA supports sustainable business practices encouraging its members to become more sustainable and move towards a more circular approach to product development. The AFA supports third-party certification and product stewardship with all AFA listed members certified under a recognised ecolabel and / or product stewardship scheme.
We are advocates to Local & State Government
Jodie Schickerling, Director and Officer In Effective Control is an active participant at local government level. Jodie is part of the Moonee Valley City Council Community Advisory Group providing recommendations to Council on 'How can Council achieve biodiversity in open spaces'. Jodie participates in community events such as 'National Tree Day Planting Event' to support the Victorian Government's 'More Trees For a Greener West' Program which will see more trees planted in Melbourne’s west. The program aims to plant trees in urban areas with the lowest tree canopy cover. This is a low-cost option to help address problems of the urban heat island effect as part of cooling and greening Melbourne.
We Purchase from businesses that value sustainable practices
In Real Estate, we provide branded promotional products to gift to clients to celebrate, as investing in Real Estate is a very significant (and expensive) event in people's lives. Our gifts are mindfully sourced from local Australian suppliers who are environmentally aligned and certified ISO 14001 (environmental management). We don't buy junk that ends up in the bottom drawer or landfill!
We are active members In Community Environment Groups
Jodie Schickerling, Director and Officer In Effective Control is a member and active volunteer of Moonee Valley Sustainability (MVS). She was elected to the committee on 29/08/2023. MVS is a collective of local volunteers, supporters, and community groups in Moonee Valley who promote, support, enable and advocate for sustainable living in the local community. MVS grow community capacity to prevent further climate impacts and build climate resilience through education, campaigns, events, innovative projects, research and enabling community connection. MVS constructively engages in and encourages evidence-based action on climate change and sustainable living, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and resource use. Successful sustainable living is about growing food and making products the community needs, to nurture a local, sharing, and circular economy in Moonee Valley.
Climate Active | Certified Carbon Neutral Organisation
In 2016 we made the decision to take our sustainability commitment to the next level. We recognised that while we were doing real and impactful work to maintain and improve the sustainability of our fisheries, we were simultaneously consuming a large amount of diesel fuel; in the ballpark of 9 million litres. Something had to be done, and so we took the next step in our sustainability journey. We're proud to say that since 2016, we've been certified as 'Climate Active' (carbon neutral) as an organisation, and for the wild capture fish and prawn products we catch and sell, all the way from ocean to plate. Carbon neutrality, or having no carbon footprint, refers to achieving a net zero carbon emission by balancing the amount of carbon released from our business, with an equivalent amount sequestered, or offset. We are also committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy across our Australian offices by the year 2025.
Working closely with farmers
Far More Coffee works directly with farmers to find more sustainable and profitable means to preserve the environment and livelihood of farmers - to create more greener coffee importing. As stated by Far More’s CEO, ‘Exceptional coffee shouldn’t have to cost the earth or the lives of the people who produce it’. Far More sources ethically from personally known farmers, creating a stronger relationship to bring home a taste of good, ethically made coffee.
Hosting Coffee Cuppings with the community
Far More aims to connect more with the broader community by hosting Coffee Cuppings, which gives an opportunity for everyone to learn more about coffee and to try some seriously tasty coffee! There are a range of coffees to try from various regions in South America.
Supply Nation Integration
Cm3 is pleased to announce an integration between the Cm3 Marketplace and Supply Nation’s database of Indigenous businesses. Supply Nation is Australia’s premier organisation dedicated to promoting economic advancement and employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This development allows Clients on Cm3 to find and engage verified Supply Nation businesses that meet their compliance requirements.
First and Only Gold Standard Climate Project in Australia
On a 200km wide corridor north of Perth, Carbon Neutral has been turning things around diligently replanting land that was drastically cleared for farming throughout the 20th century and revitalising the biosphere. And its efforts have been so successful, it has become the first and only organisation in Australia to be awarded Gold Standard certification for climate interventions.
