Our 10% difference
Every year, we donate 10% of profits (after tax and before bonus) to the Australian Ethical Foundation to unearth and fund the most effective charities and solutions addressing climate change. Since 2000, we’ve donated over $6 million, driving positive outcomes for people, animals and the planet in Australia and overseas.
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A snapshot
By utilising and funding leading research, we aim to be the pioneer in effective climate philanthropy in Australia, leading the way for other funders to follow.
donated since 2000
provisioned for donations in FY21
charities supported to fight climate change
Our approach
The Foundation’s vision is to direct as much philanthropy to the most effective solutions addressing the climate emergency. This is because we believe a sustainable planet - free from climate disaster – underpins all of Earth’s systems (from ecosystems to capital markets) and allows for people and animals to thrive.
We do this by utilising and funding leading research and analysis to unearth the most effective charities addressing climate change. We aim to be the pioneer in effective climate philanthropy in Australia, leading the way for other funders to follow.
Focus areas
Using our 'Visionary Grants' to fund innovative new projects, and our 'Strategic Grants' to fund proven and scalable projects, we seek to create grassroots and systemic impact in line with these three themes.
Stopping sources of carbon
Australia is a global leader in the export of fossil fuels and livestock agriculture, so it’s important we shift domestic energy policies, energy creation and food supply towards cleaner solutions - while ensuring this process is equitable and empowering for all.
Supporting carbon sinks
Temperate and tropical forests, seagrass meadows, tidal marshes and mangrove forests sequester large amounts of atmospheric carbon. They also provide vast biodiversity benefits for the planet, supporting most ecosystems that underpin life on earth.
Educating and empowering women and girls
Securing gender equality, providing women with greater access to education, and advancing women’s wellbeing is one of the leading solutions to addressing climate change.
Visionary Grants
A public grant round targeted at innovative climate solutions. See the 2021 winners.
Strategic Grants
Private by-invitation funding directed at effective climate charities.
The Australian Ethical Foundation is a registered charity.