Sustainability

Community Engagement at Perfection Fresh

Our commitment to community partnerships extends beyond business, aiming to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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Our Commitment to Supporting Local Communities

At Perfection Fresh, community engagement is a cornerstone of our identity as a responsible corporate citizen. Central to the social pillar of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, this commitment is deeply rooted in our core values of passion, respect, innovation, discipline, and ethics. We recognise our responsibility to our staff, clients, shareholders, and the wider communities in which we operate. As a national business serving major cities and regional areas across Australia, we are dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of these communities. We achieve this through both financial and non-financial support, ensuring that our efforts make a positive and lasting impact.

Employee Volunteerism

Perfection Fresh recognises that supporting our communities goes hand in hand with empowering our employees. Volunteering is a powerful tool for giving back, fostering teamwork, and enhancing personal development. By encouraging our team members to participate in volunteer activities, we not only contribute to community well-being but also enhance employee morale and demonstrate our commitment to being an employer of choice.

Our support of the UNSDGs

Perfection Fresh is dedicated to addressing key global challenges through initiatives aligned with our ESG strategy and the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), particularly:

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Types of support we offer

In-Kind Sponsorship

By providing fresh produce instead of monetary contributions, we directly support UNSDG 1 (No Poverty) and UNSDG 2 (Zero Hunger), combating food insecurity across Australia. This is our most common form of support.

Types of support we offer

Financial Sponsorship

We offer financial assistance to sporting clubs, particularly in regional Australia, fostering community well-being and promoting healthy lifestyles in line with UNSDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Types of support we offer

Educational Sponsorship

Our educational initiatives in primary and high schools are designed to promote inclusive and equitable quality education, supporting UNSDG 4 (Quality Education). We invest in cultivating the next generation of leaders.

Types of support we offer

Event Sponsorship

We support one-off special events and causes that align with our community engagement goals, helping to strengthen community bonds and contribute to the overall well-being of the people we serve.

Partnerships, Collaborations and Social Impact Initiatives

Foodbank Australia
Foodbank Australia
Partner

Life's challenges can affect anyone, and that's why Perfection Fresh is proud to support Foodbank Australia. In 2023, we donated 393,700 meals to help provide food relief to over 306,000 households every day. As part of our ongoing commitment to community partnerships, we will continue to support Foodbank in 2024, ensuring that those facing food insecurity have access to nutritious meals.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities®
Ronald McDonald House Charities®
Partner

 Our partnership with McDonald's Australia, which began in 1984, has evolved into over 15 years of support for Ronald McDonald House Charities®. These programs help seriously ill children and their families live healthier, happier lives. In 2023, Perfection Fresh donated $30,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® Gala Ball, covering '100 nights' for parents to stay close to their sick children during treatment. We are also proud to be among the select few suppliers providing fresh produce for McDonald's Meals.

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OzHarvest
OzHarvest
Partner
Fighting food waste is a crucial part of our ESG strategy. Perfection Fresh partners with OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organization, to save surplus food from ending up in landfill and deliver it to charities. Our weekly donations support programs like the Sydney Schools Run and Market, providing fresh fruit to students from 55 schools. Over the past year, our contributions have assisted in providing 90,708 meals, and we look forward to continuing this vital partnership.
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VEGE Education
VEGE Education
RTO

As a Registered Training Organisation, VEGE Education offers accredited programs that connect horticulture businesses with young people. Perfection Fresh supports VEGE Education through financial and educational sponsorships, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable horticultural practices and progressive agricultural methods. This initiative aligns with our focus on supporting quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.

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Gatton Hawks
Gatton Hawks Football Club
Football Club

Celebrating 25 years of partnership in 2023, Perfection Fresh's connection with the Gatton Hawks Football Club in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland, reflects our deep roots in regional Australia. This fertile region has been the ideal setting for pioneering initiatives like Broccolini. Our ongoing support for the Gatton Hawks underscores our dedication to supporting local communities and fostering long-term relationships.

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Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club
Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club
Football Club

Located in Two Wells, South Australia, home to the largest glasshouse in the Southern Hemisphere, TWF&NSC plays a pivotal role in promoting grassroots sports. Perfection Fresh’s financial sponsorship of TWF&NSC contributes to community togetherness and promotes healthy lifestyles, reinforcing our commitment to supporting local communities and corporate social responsibility.

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