The scheme celebrates and provides public acknowledgement of the sustainability outcomes achieved by members.
Acknowledgement as Bronze, Silver and Gold Partners of Sustainability Advantage gives members credible market differentiation and signals sustainability commitments and ongoing achievements to competitors and customers.
To be recognised as a Sustainability Advantage Partner, member organisations must demonstrate:
- active participation
- leadership and commitment to sustainability
- planning and management systems to support sustainable practice, including processes for continuous improvement
- engagement for sustainable outcomes with employees, suppliers, customers, stakeholders and the wider industry
- evidence of achievements.
Celebrating success
Levels of recognition
Across New South Wales, over 800 organisations have benefitted from Sustainability Advantage membership. Nearly half of all members are from regional New South Wales and one-third have been recognised as Bronze, Silver or Gold Partners.
Sustainability Advantage Partners are encouraged to promote their recognition status through their own channels. Guidelines on use are supplied to members as each level of recognition is achieved.
| Level | Criteria | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Gold for at least 3 years | Recognises an organisation that demonstrates innovation, performance, and competitive advantage through practices achieving ‘net zero impact’ on the environment. |
| Platinum Projects | Innovative sustainability projects that transform an organisation’s business model, product, service, or process. | |
| Gold | Silver for at least 2 years | Recognises organisations demonstrating outstanding environmental achievement and leadership. |
| Silver | Bronze for at least 12 months | Recognises organisations demonstrating significant environmental achievements. |
| Bronze | Member for at least 12 months | Recognises organisations committed to business sustainability. |
| Member | Upon joining | Upon joining Sustainability Advantage you become a Member and have the opportunity to progress to Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Partner. |
Contact us
Contact the Sustainability Advantage team at [email protected] for up-to-date information and application packs for the Recognition Scheme.