SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
SOCIAL IMPACT FUND
At the SunUp Group, our commitment to creating positive social impact is ingrained in our operations. Our Social Impact fund is a testament to this dedication, as it receives 10% of our net profit, exclusively allocated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander initiatives. This commitment extends uniformly to all commercial partner expenditures with SunUp. In the past fiscal
year, we proudly directed over $200,000 toward these initiatives, including support of First Nations businesses and entrepreneurs
resulting in a cumulative turnover of $50M and employment of over 300 indigenous staff.
Managed by a devoted Social Impact Board, the SunUp Social Impact Fund rigorously evaluates all social impact investments.
This oversight ensures that these projects effectuate meaningful and sustainable social change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
SunUp is proud to say that
60% of our employees are proudly Indigenous
INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY
Our Indigenous Employment Strategy underscores our commitment to creating sustainable employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, with a focus on upskilling in the promotional merchandise industry. Over the past year, we have created four new full time positions for Aboriginal staff members. SunUp is proud to say that 60% of our employees are proudly Indigenous, our process involves identifying their areas of interest and then providing hands on experience, mentoring, and capability building over six months.
This approach extends across various business divisions, from design and account management to production, warehouse, and
sales, and is complemented by funded training opportunities in their chosen fields.
At SunUp, we are not only dedicated to the success of our business but also to fostering a more equitable and empowered future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, both within our organisation and beyond.
Promoting diversity in our supply chain is a principle we uphold with pride. We collaborate with various Indigenous owned businesses, engaging them for services in accounting, legal, and other areas of the value chain.
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
SunUp holds a firm commitment to effecting positive change for our planet and striving for a more sustainable future. In alignment with these objectives, we have introduced the ‘SunUp Green’ range which is a collection of sustainable apparel and eco-friendly promotional items. We actively encourage our clients to opt for these more sustainable choices whenever possible.
In pursuit of our sustainability goals, SunUp has undertaken various strategies to minimise our environmental footprint.
This includes:
A comprehensive recycling program encompassing both employee and warehouse waste
Partnering with providers of green energy, facilitating a shift towards cleaner energy sources
Taking steps towards eco-friendly shipping by introducing compostable shipping mailers
Instituting measures to curtail energy consumption
Continuing this trajectory, SunUp is in the process of launching several new initiatives.
Among them is a robust carbon offset program, aligning with our commitment to counterbalance our carbon emissions. We are also excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Indigenous Carbon Industry Network, underscoring our dedication to environmental preservation and restoration.
We have invested in a meaningful initiative involving the reclamation of land for the Anēwan people of the Northern Tablelands in New South Wales. The Carbon Offset program in collaboration with the Nēwara Aboriginal Corporation involves the buyback of 600 acres of Anēwan country land to support First Nations cultural, language and healing programs on this land with half (300 acres) of the land’s vegetation to be mapped and catalogued in partnership with University of New England to facilitate land buyback carbon offset credits, through its maintenance and preservation. This endeavour not only revitalises the land but also preserves and renews cultural practices, fostering a sense of connection to the land and its heritage.
As we move forward, SunUp remains steadfast in our pursuit of sustainability, determined to create a positive impact on our environment and contribute to a more harmonious and responsible future.