2024 State Finalists - Promoting Sustainability

CATCH Power is an Australian manufacturer of electronic devices that are targeted towards homeowners and solar installers. 

Its goal is to match household loads with surplus solar to help homeowners take control of their energy usage. 

Lyka Pet Food is flipping the pet food industry on its head, delivering fresh, human-grade wholefood meals straight to customers around Australia, with a mission to transform the health of Aussie dogs.

Founded by Kay Saarinen, Saarinen Organics is a skincare manufacturer delivering genuine, sustainable, and effective skincare products without compromising on quality or the environment. 

Saarinen Organics believes in the power of local ingredients, is passionate about reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to the sustainability of its community.

SAPHI offers tech-agnostic solutions with a specialisation in emerging technologies. 

Catering to the mining, utilities, government and heavy industry sectors, SAPHI provides unbiased and customised solutions to align with each client's unique requirements.

Shimmer Glass and Pressure Cleaning provides a comprehensive range of services including glass cleaning, pressure cleaning, soft washing and more for commercial, strata, and residential properties. 

The company has a focus on utilising innovative technologies, investing in the training and development of its skilled technicians alongside strong client relationships.

Evercleaner is an impact-driven cleaning and body-care company on a mission to remove single use plastic from Australian households. 

By replacing single-use kitchen, bathroom and laundry products with tabs and reusable bottles, Evercleaner makes environmentally friendly products more accessible, helping shoppers reduce their carbon footprint.

Little Birdie Hair Co is a sustainable hair salon that crafts beautiful hairstyles without harsh chemicals. 

Founded by Tenille Lawrence whose own experience with chemical poisoning as a hairstylist inspired her to revolutionise the industry, the salon ensures clients look fabulous and feel great in an eco-friendly environment.

Stockyard Beef is a multi-generational family business dedicated to bringing people together over outstanding beef. 

The business breeds, raises and feeds premium grain-fed Wagyu and Angus cattle while remaining committed to being a leader in sustainable beef production, with initiatives across animal welfare, environment, people and community pillars. 

2XE helps organisations achieve and maintain net zero with a focus on holistic return on investment and a commitment to respectful relationships. 

Over the past 12 years, the team has worked with over 1000 companies, industry associations and government agencies on ESG, net zero, circular economy and sustainability consulting services.

Cashzone is a licensed pawnbroker and second-hand dealer. The business champions sustainability and is striving to reduce waste and remind Australians that second hand is not second best. 

The team focuses on gender, disability and first nations equal employment, and actively engages with partners and local communities to recycle.

Transmutation is a craft sized recycling and manufacturing business that makes and sells circular economy products, proving to its customers that waste can be great. 

The business sells everything from bags, belts, clothing and jewellery, homewares, and more.

Treasure Boxes is a not-for-profit children’s charity providing essential items to families caring for disadvantaged newborns and children. 

The team supports over 170 government and non-government organisations with the provision of 'Treasure Boxes', including nursery equipment, toys and books, bedding and nappies to care for at-risk children and vulnerable families. 

Fulcrum Robotics provides innovative multidisciplinary services to the industrial, environmental and technology sectors. 

Fulcrum Robotics utilises robotics to provide safe and effective access to hazardous environments remotely, and its highly skilled team thrives on tailoring cost-effective solutions to meet any problem or requirement.

Ivory & Deene is a homewares, decor, and lighting brand that embodies the ethos of affordable luxury. 

Its extensive range of products bring together style, quality, and affordability with the ambition to allow individuals to create personal sanctuaries they can take pride in.

Leven River Cruises specialises in river cruises and creates unforgettable moments along Tasmania's beautiful Leven River. 

Whether it's a tranquil scenic cruise or an exciting wildlife encounter, each voyage is meticulously planned with attention to detail and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

SDG Align helps businesses re-imagine success beyond traditional profits, steering them towards a more socially and environmentally responsible footprint. 

SDG Align provides the framework and tools for businesses to navigate the terrain of sustainability and corporate responsibility with valuable insights and information.

Driven by a passion for sustainability, Briony Kennedy founded Adorn Cosmetics in 2008.

With the aim to create positive social change, Adorn Cosmetics makes certified, ethically made, circular cosmetics and skincare that is kinder to people, the planet, and animals. 

AP Group is a leading pharmacy consultancy, established in 2011 by CEO and Managing Director Robert Whelan.

The team fosters positive and genuine relationships with clients and stakeholders, while its innovative online data room has transformed the approach to pharmacy business sales.

FG Advisory provides clients with valuable strategic insights on their property portfolio, backed by proven engineering concepts and sound project implementation to help transition them to a net zero emissions future.

Nationwide Waste Solutions solves waste management needs quickly and professionally and aims to enhance the profitability of Australian businesses by minimising waste and maximising materials recovery. 

It offers several solution-based facility services, including specialist services such as liquid waste removal and medical waste removal. 

Mother of two, Monique Samara launched PACKQUEEN with a mission to make packaging easy for start-up businesses through to large multi-national corporations. 

It offers thousands of quality packaging solutions to choose from, along with custom-designed boxes to help meet every packaging need. 

ADAPT By Design has a vision to build incredible communities by empowering small and medium businesses, globally, and to address the staggering failure rates of Australian SMEs. The business works towards this goal by empowering high performing leaders and teams, to ensure businesses are set up to scale sustainably and profitably.

C-wise recycles organic carbon, providing smart, natural solutions to farms, communities, and industry to allow clients to make organic carbon an integral part of their operations. 

Its organic carbon helps improve soil health and productivity, powering soil to grow grain, fruits, vegetables, and support livestock.

Born from a passion for exceptional coffee, Margaret River Roasting Co. was established in 2016 by Co-Founders James Tischhauser and Isaac Kara with a simple mantra - 'good coffee for good people'. 

Today, Margaret River Roasting Co. is a thriving community united by a love for exquisite coffee and a shared vision for a sustainable future. 

Born out of the need to reduce single use plastic, Natraplas offers a broad range of compostable single use and reusable biopolymer items, as well as organic based items and aluminium cups to retail and wholesale markets.