At Natura Pacific, we believe in combining business success with social and environmental responsibility. To achieve this, we have formed strong partnerships with organisations that share our values. Some of these key partners include B Corp, QSEC (Queensland Social Enterprise Council), Social Traders, and People and Planet First, each reflecting our commitment to positive change.

People and Planet First: Prioritising Sustainability and Ethics

As a People and Planet First accredited enterprise, we are proud to stand with businesses that put sustainability and social responsibility at the forefront. This accreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to ethical practices and environmental stewardship, ensuring that every decision we make supports a healthier planet and a fairer society. By adhering to the high standards set by People and Planet First, we reaffirm our mission to deliver positive outcomes for communities and ecosystems alike.

B Corp: Balancing Purpose and Profit

B Corp is a nonprofit network working to create a global economy that benefits everyone. They believe in using business as a force for good.

Central to our ethos is the belief that success should encompass more than just financial gains; it should also encompass positive societal and environmental impacts. This ethos aligns well with B Corp certification standards, which demand rigorous commitments to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Being a certified B Corp signifies our dedication to prioritising purpose alongside profit, ensuring that every decision reflects our responsibility to stakeholders and the planet.

B Corp’s Main Objectives:

• Redefine Success in Business: Encourage businesses to prioritise social and environmental performance alongside profit.
• Rigorous Certification: Establish and enforce high standards for social and environmental accountability and transparency.
• Global Community: Build a community of like-minded businesses committed to using business as a force for good.
• Impact Measurement: Provide tools and support to measure the impact of businesses on society and the environment.
• Advocacy for Change: Lead efforts to promote policies and practices that benefit all stakeholders, including workers, communities, and the planet.

QSEC: Supporting Social Enterprises in Queensland

QSEC (Queensland Social Enterprise Council) aims to grow a strong, innovative, and sustainable social enterprise sector in Queensland.

As a Queensland-based enterprise, we recognise the transformative potential of social enterprises in our local communities. Our membership in QSEC reflects our belief in fostering a sustainable, innovative, and vibrant social enterprise ecosystem. QSEC’s advocacy for ‘business for good’ mirrors our values, offering us a platform to connect with like-minded organisations, share insights, and champion policies that support social enterprise growth.

QSEC’s Main Objectives:

• Support Social Enterprises: Foster the growth and sustainability of social enterprises across Queensland.
• Innovative Solutions: Promote innovation in the social enterprise sector to address community needs effectively.
• Advocacy and Representation: Advocate for policies and practices that support the social enterprise sector at the state and local levels.
• Knowledge Sharing: Create opportunities for social enterprises to connect, share insights, and collaborate on common challenges.
• Capacity Building: Provide resources, training, and support to help social enterprises thrive and make a lasting impact.

Social Traders: Promoting Ethical Business

Social Traders is Australia’s leading certifier of social enterprises and a champion of ethical business practices.

Since the beginning, Natura Pacific has promoted ethical business practices that prioritise people and the planet. Our partnership with Social Traders aligns perfectly with this mission. As a certified Social Traders enterprise, we join a community dedicated to making a positive impact through business.

Social Traders’ Main Objectives:

• Certification of Social Enterprises: Certify and support social enterprises that prioritise social and environmental impact.
• Ethical Procurement: Advocate for and facilitate procurement practices that favour social enterprises, driving business for good.
• Sector Leadership: Lead the development of a thriving social enterprise sector in Australia through thought leadership and advocacy.
• Business for Good: Promote businesses that put people and the planet in equal regard, influencing the broader economy.
• Community Building: Build a network of social enterprises and ethical businesses committed to making a positive impact through commerce.

Case Study: Connecting Communities Through Native Seed Conservation

One example of our commitment to business for good is our “Connecting Communities: Native Seed Conservation” project. Launched in 2016 with TAFE Queensland and partners like Lendlease Communities, this project focuses on environmental conservation and community engagement.

The project involves upskilling prisoners in local correctional facilities with certifications in horticulture delivered by TAFE Queensland, teaching them to propagate native plants. At the same time, we facilitate planting activities across South-East Queensland with school children and community groups. This project helps rehabilitate the environment, engage the community, and conserve threatened species like the Koala and Richmond Birdwing Butterfly. So far, over 36,000 trees have been planted through these efforts.

Conclusion: Working Together for a Better Future

Natura Pacific’s collaborations with B Corp, QSEC, Social Traders, and People and Planet First signify more than just symbolic partnerships – they represent a shared vision for a better world. By aligning ourselves with organisations that embody our values, we amplify our impact and inspire others to join us on this journey towards a brighter future. Together, we can build a world where business success is measured not just in financial terms, but also in the positive impact we have on people and the planet. Join us as we continue to pave the way for meaningful change, one partnership at a time.

Want to learn more?

Connecting Communities: Native Seed Conservation: https://www.natura-pacific.com/native-seeds-community-connection/ 

Action Hub: https://www.natura-pacific.com/actionhub/

Podcasts: Back from the Brink – The Podcast Natura Pacific

Back from the Brink Film Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75r0PfsLhxcw0mho6TntLrq1WYPQUbYl&si=cLeHPh-K9r3yLWnu