At ESG360, we respectfully acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations of this country and the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies on which we live and work. We honor first nations peoples enduring connection to Country, culture, and community that has sustained for millennia. We recognise the resilience, strength, and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose traditions, histories, and stories continue to enrich Australia. We are committed to listening, learning, and actively contributing to reconciliation, fostering respectful relationships, and developing and supporting initiatives that empower first nations communities.
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Co-designing projects and solutions
Working in partnership
Our ESG360 team has a long history of working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in various community settings across Australia.
Our approach is fixed in mutual respect, understanding, and a genuine commitment to advancing the aspirations of First Nations communities. We understand that each community is unique, with its own distinct culture, history, and needs. As such, we tailor our services to ensure they are culturally appropriate and aligned with the specific goals of the people and communities we work with.
Our commitment goes beyond simply providing support; we actively collaborate with First Nations peoples to co-design solutions that empower them to achieve their self-determined objectives. This collaborative approach ensures that our initiatives are both effective and sustainable, while respecting the independence and decision-making of the people and communities we work with.
In addition to our own portfolio of projects with First Nations partners, ESG360 offers a range of Advisory and Consultancy services to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients.
Within the business development space, we:
• Develop innovative business and project solutions that deliver economic, environmental, social and cultural outcomes.
• Develop and/or review strategies to build capability and functions.
• Advise and develop funding and financing opportunities and pathways that align with values and long-term goals.
• Develop and support the implementation of built environment, land and water initiatives and uses.
Within the stakeholder engagement space, we:
• Develop and nurture partnerships between stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Broker agreements and collaborations between organizations, communities, and governments.
• Design comprehensive engagement strategies and plans tailored to specific projects or community needs.
• Establish clear objectives, timelines, and communication channels for stakeholder engagement.
Within the Governance space, we:
• Provide strategic advice to support responsibilities, and accountabilities of boards, committees, and management.
• Review and advise on specific needs of corporations or entities, helping them to strengthen their governance practices and achieve their strategic objectives.
• Assist in developing bespoke corporate, program or project specific governance or operational arrangements.
Our ESG360 team members have diverse networks and expertise, including in conservation and land management, carbon and natural capital, business, communications, environmental markets, public administration, housing, social services, reconciliation and employment.
To complement our ESG360 team, we have a panel of experienced First Nations specialists that we engage regularly across a broad spectrum of project work.
defining respect, crafting the future.
Respecting Cultural Protocols
Acknowledge the land, respect the culture, preserve First Nations’ legacy
Keeping First Nations voices at the Centre
Place First Nations people at the heart of every conversation
Continuous engagement and transparency
Open conversations, clear actions: building trust through transparency and engagement
Empowering Communities: Lasting Social Innovation
Engagement Principles
The strength of ESG360 is the understanding and ability to operate within a range of contexts including social, cultural and geographical. In our work ESG360 commits to:
