Business as
a force for good

What gets me out of bed every morning is a drive to show that using business as a force for good is easy to do. You just need to know how.

Small businesses employ around 97% of working Australians. Imagine what impact we could make if we all used our business as a force for good! With a bit of planning, strategy and knowledge, you can take one step at a time and start moving your impact dial:

  1. Consider who your clients are and make a commitment to not take on ones who are detrimental to the environment (for instance, signing up to CommsDeclare).

  2. Give away a percentage of your profit (through programs like 1% For the Planet) and do pro bono work for aligned non-profits or businesses.

  3. Measure your carbon footprint. Read here for 10 steps on how to make a start.

  4. Make a transition to clean energy. Read here about how to get off gas.

  5. Consider who you are spending your money on - are you supporting ethical suppliers? How clean is your supply chain? Click here for the ultimate B Corp gift guide as a start.

  6. Align your banking and superannuation with your values - find ones that support ethical investment and don’t fund evil corporations. Read this article on how to make an impact with money.

  7. Become a Certified B Corp.

  8. Support biodiversity projects - sign up to our next Business of Biodiversity program to learn how.

Need help getting started on your impact journey?

I’ve created a five week mini course to help you assess your impact and get you on your way.

Business of Biodiversity

Most businesses want to do better for nature – they just don’t know where to start.

BoB is a practical framework that removes the overwhelm and replaces it with clarity, community, and real-world impact.

Start with a public commitment, choose practical steps that suit your business, and grow your impact at your own pace.

Delivered by Marnie Hawson and supported by the Odonata Foundation, the membership program is coming soon.

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