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GoodCompany Awards 2023 Winners

Congratulations to the Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back in 2023

1. Origin Energy

1. Origin Energy

          Volunteer Leave

Unlimited paid volunteer leave with $250-$1000 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $5000 to $10,000 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Netball Australia (Diamonds), AFL (Sydney Swans), Soccer (Melbourne City FC)

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, Social Procurement Policy
4. Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

4. Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $250-$1000 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $500 to $999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

We invest 4 % of net profits after tax into the community each year, across more than 50 types of organisations, State authorities and bodies, Universities and Colleges, Government and Non-Government schools, Public Sector Associations, community organisations, charities, advocacy groups, development agencies and Not for Profits. We invest in a diverse range of initiatives across education, emergency services, health communities and wider society. This encompasses scholarships, sponsorships, grants, conferences and events, professional associations and bodies, professional development, training and mentoring, education awards, charity donations, emergency relief for natural disasters, micro finance and financial literacy programmes in Asia Pacific. These include: The NSW Premier’s Teachers Mutual Bank Aboriginal Education Scholarship, Bell Shakespeare, Stewart House, NSW Teachers Federation, Universities Australia, Flourish, APPA – Primary Principals Association, NSW Primary Principals Association, Public Education Foundation, APNA – Australian Primary Health, Australia College of Midwives and Emergency Services awards, and WA Education Awards. Our bank has been partnering with the international development organisation CUFA since 2016 on the Children’s Financial Literacy Program to enhance the financial knowledge of Cambodian children affected by poverty. The results include 43,110 children receiving financial literacy training; we have visited 127 schools and 3040 homes, trained more than 992 teachers and resulted in more than 23,461 children opening savings accounts. Prior to COVID-19, 27 bank staff travelled to Cambodia on study tours to observe first-hand the project, community and the country.

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target,BCorp status, Social Procurement Policy
7. ANZ

7. ANZ

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed choice and $5000 to $10,000 matched donations

          Sponsorship

KEY PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Brotherhood of St Laurence Berry Street The Smith Family Financial Counselling Australia ARTS AND SPORT Archibald Prize (Art Gallery of NSW) Australian Open Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) REGIONAL Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) BUSINESS Australian Network on Disability (AND) Chief Executive Women Ganbina Fitted for Work ICAN Leadership Victoria Ltd (Williamson Community Leadership Scholarships) Vic ICT 4 Women Many other locally led sponsorship and funding

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, Signatory to UN Global Compact, Social Procurement Policy
10. SODEXO

10. SODEXO

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Foodbank Australia national partnership, Local Indigenous Partnerships and joint ventures, Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Foundation Limited (NYFL), Karratha KDCCI Diamond Sponsor, • Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA): Our partnership with AREEA spans more than 10 years, providing advocacy in the mental health and gender equity space, working with the KDCCI (Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry), and supporting local projects, procurement, and small businesses

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Signatory to UN Global Compact, Social Procurement Policy
13. Clayton Utz

13. Clayton Utz

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and $5000 to $10,000 matched donations

          Sponsorship

We work closely with 18 Community Partners to support their work in the community through financial grants ($630K from the Clayton Utz Foundation in FY23), in kind (use of our office event spaces, catering and meeting rooms), pro bono legal work and fundraising (over $173K in FY23). Our partners include Wayside Chapel, FareShare and Waalitj Foundation. We work with Beacon Foundation, Daystar Foundation and Ardoch to run literacy and mentoring programs in schools in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The Firm is a proud patron of the arts with arts partnerships exhibiting established and emerging artists and a non acquisition art award.

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets,Pro Bono targets, Social Procurement Policy
16. Australian Gas Infrastructure Group

16. Australian Gas Infrastructure Group

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with uncapped budget

          Payroll Giving

$1000 to $4,999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

These are part of our Staff Led Partnerships and include Ardoch Literacy Program, Multicultural Communities Council, Albury Wodonga Food Share, ACT for kids, Street Chaplins and many many more

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Social Procurement Policy
 19. BankVic

19. BankVic

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $1-$50 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation- Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Nursing Development Scholarship (DEMNDS) – Principal Sponsor Eastern Health Foundation – 10 x BankVic Nursing Leadership and Development Scholarships and 4 Innovation and Research Grant recipients in FY23 Royal Women’s Hospital “International Women’s Day” event – Major Sponsor Major Partner for the Victorian Police Legacy (VPL) Children’s Christmas Appeal 2022 (raising over $15k) Major Partner for the Angela Taylor Walk/Run, produced by Blue Ribbon Foundation Major Partner for the Blue Light Victoria Foundation Gala ball 2022 Sponsored the 2022 member-drive campaign for Police Veterans Victoria (PVV), donating $40 for each new member. Raised $20k Supported the launch of the Victoria Police Women of Colour Network event Supported the Rainbow Families Day, held by Victoria Police Launched two scholarships for the Australian Women in Policing conference- Sponsored the first Victoria Police Womens Football team, to take part in the National Championship.

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, BCorp status
22. Light Warrior Group

22. Light Warrior Group

          Volunteer Leave

3 days paid volunteer leave with $250-$1000 budget

          Payroll Giving

$1 to $499 matched donations

          Sponsorship

yes, community groups and schools

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy,Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, BCorp status, Signatory to 1% Pledge,Social Procurement Policy
 25. Lavazza Australia

25. Lavazza Australia

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Matched donations $1 to $499

          Sponsorship

The Reach Foundation, Foodbank

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals,Shared Value Strategy,Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Signatory to UN Global Compact, Social Procurement Policy
 28. Equity Trustees

28. Equity Trustees

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $1-$50 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; Feel the Magic; Run DIPG

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity Program, Recycling target
31. MYOB

31. MYOB

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $1 to $499 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Smiling Mind Philanthropic Partnership, LMBDW, Universtiy of Auckland – Sir Douglas Robb Societ (recognises donors who have given a total of $100K – $1 Mil)

          Action plans

Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target
34. Fleet Plant Hire

34. Fleet Plant Hire

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Major sponsors of a range sporting clubs and schools. Strong community sponsorship and links. Assisted in the development of a school in Indonesia. Sponsor the South East Melbourne Pheonix (NBL). Sponsor a female cricketer. Sponsor an up and coming golf professional. Sponsor a mental health podcast. Strong links with Indigenous organisations.

          Action plans

Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Social Procurement Policy
37. AUB Group Pty Ltd

37. AUB Group Pty Ltd

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $500 to $999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

          Action plans

Equal pay for equal work
40. Advance Traders Australia

40. Advance Traders Australia

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice

          Sponsorship

Little Miracles

          Action plans

Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work,Green Energy targets, Signatory to 1% Pledge
 2. Mirvac

2. Mirvac

          Volunteer Leave

Unlimited paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Many community groups and sports connected with our development locations

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, Signatory to UN Global Compact, Social Procurement Policy
5. Optus

5. Optus

          Volunteer Leave

5 to 10 days paid volunteer leave with uncapped budget

          Payroll Giving

Open choice and $1 to $499 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Major sponsor Workd Pride , Mardi Gras, Soldier On Gold Pledge partner, ABCN

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets,Signatory to 1% Pledge, Signatory to UN Global Compact, Social Procurement Policy
8. King & Wood Mallesons

8. King & Wood Mallesons

          Volunteer Leave

Unlimited paid volunteer leave with $250-$1000 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and $1 to $499 matched donations

          Sponsorship

The Smith Family, Youth Law Australia, National Justice Project, Pinnacle Foundation, Arts Law Centre of Australia

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets
11. Your Creative Agency

11. Your Creative Agency

          Volunteer Leave

5 to 10 days paid volunteer leave with $100-$250 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $500 to $999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Currently supporting Yes 2023, Together Yes

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, Social Procurement Policy
 14. Pitcher Partners Sydney

14. Pitcher Partners Sydney

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Women Entering Business Society at Macquarie University, various charity lunches / balls e.g. Caritas, Youth Off The Streets, Mens Health, Giant Steps Golf Day etc.

          Action plans

Equal pay for equal work
17. DECJUBA

17. DECJUBA

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $1-$50 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

St Kilda Mums Mother’s Day Lunch, Business Chicks

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target
20. PEXA

20. PEXA

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $1-$50 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Homes for Homes

          Action plans

Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Social Procurement Policy
23. Knight Frank Australia

23. Knight Frank Australia

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

$1000 to $4,999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

NSW Waratahs Women and Redfern Jarjum College, Participate in Annual Bennelong Cup

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity Program,Recycling target
 26. REA Group

26. REA Group

          Volunteer Leave

5 to 10 days paid volunteer leave with budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $500 to $999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

We support our community partners – Launch Housing, Orange Sky, and The Big Issue

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity Program, Social Procurement Policy
29. Endeavour Energy

29. Endeavour Energy

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $1-$50 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and $1 to $499 matched donations

          Sponsorship

KARI Foundation scholarships

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity Program, Recycling target
32. Vicinity Centres

32. Vicinity Centres

          Volunteer Leave

2 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $500 to $999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Property Industry Foundation, SEDA(part of Bridging the Gap), Chain Reaction Foundation, Starlight Foundation, Royal Childrens Hospital Teddy Bear Hospital

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Green Energy targets, Social Procurement Policy
35. Greenstone

35. Greenstone

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and $500 to $999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Sydney Harbour 10K, NSW Volunteer awards, Grants program

          Action plans

Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target
38. Southern Cross Austereo

38. Southern Cross Austereo

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $100-$250 budget

          Payroll Giving

          Sponsorship

MAKE-A-WISH AUSTRALIA AND FOODBANK AUSTRALIA

          Action plans

Diversity Program, Social Procurement Policy
3. Accenture

3. Accenture

          Volunteer Leave

3 days paid volunteer leave with $100-$250 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

We provide grants and donations to not for profits and other community groups. Our marketing team provide sponsorships to business events. We provide grants to the following organisations, Dress for Success (Adelaide, Sydney), the Australian Red Cross, Indigital, Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Legacy, Fareshare, Out for Australia, ABCN, Grok Academy, Good Return, Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Solar Buddy, Eat Up and many others.

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, Signatory to UN Global Compact, Social Procurement Policy
6. Zurich Financial Services Australia

6. Zurich Financial Services Australia

          Volunteer Leave

Unlimited paid volunteer leave with $1-$50 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Melbourne Football Club, Wests Tigers, Mr Perfect

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Social Procurement Policy
9. Insignia Financial

9. Insignia Financial

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $1000 to $4,999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

We provide grants to 12 charities that are aligned to our strategic priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Some of these include Red Dust, The Smith Family, Dementia Australia, Gotcha4Life, and the Pinnacle Foundation. We also sponsor numerous charities and events including Eat Up, STEPtember, Movember, Biggest Morning Tea, Sleep at the G and various corporate cups.

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Social Procurement Policy
 12. Energy Australia

12. Energy Australia

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $1-$50 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Our 5 Power Stations and Geelong Contact Centre supported over 85 local schools and community groups with community grants, sponsorships and small donations in 2022. Each year, our Mt Piper power station sponsors the Portland Art Show and employees vote for the 5 artworks which the business will purchase and display around site. Our Yallourn Power Station sponsors the Friendship Games soccer tournament hosted by Baringa School, which brings together students with disabilities from a number of schools around Victoria. This is the only event that all of the Latrobe Valley power generators join together to support. In addition, our Yallourn and Geelong Contact Centre participate in end of year giving appeals, supporting the Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run and the Geelong-based Elf Squad with the purchase and wrapping of thousands of toys distributed to families in need in the local areas. This year we were proud to sponsor Noel Pearson – In Conversation with Gippsland. EnergyAustralia has a strong commitment to reconciliation and supports the Uluru Statement. This important event provided information on the upcoming Voice to Parliament to the local community. Sixteen EA employees mentored 52 students across 3 programs in our volunteering partnership with ABCN. Our EnergyAssist Customer Hardship team continue their important partnerships with Uniting Vic Tas and Thriving Communities Partnership to better support our customers experiencing vulnerable circumstances.

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Social Procurement Policy
15. AECOM

15. AECOM

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $51-100 budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and $1 to $499 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Water Aid, Property Industry Foundation

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Signatory to UN Global Compact, Social Procurement Policy
 18. Chandler Macleod

18. Chandler Macleod

          Volunteer Leave

2 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Into Our Hands Community Foundation, Innovate Australia

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Social Procurement Policy
21. Colin Biggers & Paisley

21. Colin Biggers & Paisley

          Volunteer Leave

2 days paid volunteer leave with $100-$250 budget

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and $1 to $499 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Yes. Garvan Research Foundation, Save The Children Australia Women’s Legal Service NSW, QLD, North QLS & VIC, Youth Advocacy Service Inc, Arts Law Centre, International Women’s Development Agency, Marrickville Legal Centre, YouthLaw Victoria, Artists in the Black, Eat Up, Boundless, Redfern Legal Centre, Ngalaya, Refugee Council of Australia, Our Watch, Boundless, Aurous, 4 Voices, Hermannsburg Potters, Amnesty, Colombo Social, LawRight, RizeUp, Together for Humanity, Hermannsburg Potters, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation, Mettle Women, The Pride Foundation, Community Legal Centres Queensland, FareShare. ABSEC, WEAVE, Refugee Legal, Ngalaya, Inner City Legal Centre, Indigenous Literacy Foundation

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy,Diversity Program,Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, Social Procurement Policy
 24. Medibank

24. Medibank

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Open choice and $1000 to $4,999 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Parkrun, TYIC, AIDA

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Social Procurement Policy
27. CyberCX

27. CyberCX

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with uncapped budget

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice

          Sponsorship

HerTechPathSA; Women in IT WA; Australian Women in Security Network; CyberCX participants in charity runs/marathons; unicef, save the children, your town.

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Pro Bono targets
30. Luminary

30. Luminary

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave with $100-$250 budget

          Payroll Giving

          Sponsorship

We sponsor a wide range of events and business events. From industry conferences to Meetups in 4 cities. We sponsor Churchill Club, Umbraco, Kentico, Optimizely, .NETMelb, Sitecore. We have provided minor sponsorships to small sporting clubs and primary schools.

          Action plans

Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, BCorp status, Social Procurement Policy
33. Auto & General

33. Auto & General

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice and $5000 to $10,000 matched donations

          Sponsorship

Kawana Surf Club, PCYC Caboolture

          Action plans

Green Energy targets
36. ntegrity

36. ntegrity

          Volunteer Leave

          Payroll Giving

Open Choice and uncapped matched donations

          Sponsorship

Yes, we sponsor events of charities so that we cover the operating costs of the events.

          Action plans

Reconciliation Action Plan,Equal pay for equal work,Green Energy targets, BCorp status
39. Jemena

39. Jemena

          Volunteer Leave

1 day paid volunteer leave

          Payroll Giving

Closed Choice

          Sponsorship

Jemena’s 2023 Community Program includes a total of $750,000 in funding for community programs and groups including $155,000 in funding for community grants including funding for Barnardos Australia, The Bower, The Groundswell Collective, Reading Out Of Poverty and many others.

          Action plans

Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Social Procurement Policy
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