corporate responsibility

Sustainable Businesses - How is your business measuring up?

Sustainable Businesses - How is your business measuring up?

Sustainability reporting is no longer a proactive measure for businesses committed to transparency and accountability, it is now a licence to operate, regardless of size. This underscores the need for a robust sustainability strategy that is embedded into an organisation’s operations.

Mystified about Scope 3 Emissions? An Explainer for SMEs

Mystified about Scope 3 Emissions? An Explainer for SMEs

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to take responsibility for their carbon footprint and to mitigate this impact, in particular their Scope 3 emissions. According to the GHG Protocol, Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions account for more than 70% of a business’s carbon footprint. For environmentally responsible businesses, measuring your Scope 3 emissions is crucial in understanding your impact and driving sustainability. 

From Minimum Wage to Living Wage: How B Corps are Leading the Way

From Minimum Wage to Living Wage: How B Corps are Leading the Way

With the cost of living steadily increasing across Australia, the concept of a living wage has gained increasing popularity and support. For B Corporations (B Corps), paying a living wage will now be a requirement in their evolving standards. But what does it actually mean to earn a living wage? 

The Case for B Corps

The Case for B Corps

As a young person, the impending threat of climate change has always been the cause of worries, so much so that psychologists have coined the term ‘climate anxiety’. According to psychologists the cure for this problem is action.

The responsibility of climate action has constantly been placed on the shoulders of individuals. I have tried reusable bags, composting, thrift shopping, taking shorter showers, even veganism - though it feels like nothing I do makes much difference. Many of my generation suffer from a sense of hopelessness, as these individual actions feel inadequate, when everyday, the climate crisis worsens.

Where it all Started

Where it all Started

Social Change Headquarters is shining a light on those people within organisations and businesses that are striving for change. The Intrapreneurs. Those who are bravely pushing the boundaries from within organisations - both up and down the leadership channels to shift and develop businesses to be mechanisms for equality, inclusion and contributing to a sustainable world. This is our Why.