Office Choice are a proudly Australian owned business and we are firmly committed to supporting the communities around us in which we work and live. We take our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) seriously and have a structure in place to underpin these obligations. We are committed to doing business in an ethical manner which yields long-term, sustainable benefits for all our stakeholders. We are determined to make a positive impact in the community and use our influence to make positive change.

At the core of Office Choice’s social responsibility are five fundamental areas:

• - Supporting local business
• - Our employees & members
• - Ethical sourcing & modern slavery policy
• - Indigenous support
• - Protecting the environment

Supporting local business

We support local schools & businesses because we are a local business. We believe in not only building relationships with our customers but also building relationships with our community. We take pride in strengthening the community and every individual living locally.

Our initiatives include

• - Sponsorships with local sporting teams and education facilities
• - Supporting local fundraising activities and community projects through monetary donations and product support

Our employees & members

At Office Choice, we put our people at the heart of our business. From our members to our employees, we are committed to promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging in which everyone feels valued, respected and engaged. To be known as an employer of choice. Office Choice is committed to providing an equal opportunity to all existing and prospective employees without discrimination based on religion, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity. We take the responsibility of employing, training and developing our staff very seriously and are committed to supporting Fair Work Australia principles.

All members of the Office Choice Group are required to conduct their activities in accordance with our codes and policies. We require our members to act according to the highest standards of honesty and integrity as well as comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Ethical sourcing & modern slavery policy

Office Choice is committed to the highest standards of conduct and ethics in our supply chain. We support a culture of ethical behaviour amongst all of our suppliers, in particular, the welfare, safety and the wellbeing of workers and potential environmental impacts of activities.

Office Choice takes ethical sourcing seriously when sourcing products via our import and supply partners. We require our supply chain to be free from:

• - Poor or dangerous occupational health and safety environments
• - Child labour
• - Forced/bonded labour and precarious employment
• - Non-Ethical business behaviour
• - Discrimination

Office Choice requires our suppliers to meet all their obligations in relation to the Modern Slavery Act.Our supply partners agree no products will be supplied to Office Choice members and our customers from sources that would not meet their obligations under the Modern Slavery Act.

Indigenous support

Office Choice are committed to supporting Indigenous Australia and building awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their culture. We are proud to support the Bibbulmun range of office supplies. The Bibbulmun range features quality products at competitive prices and includes a wide range of office stationery products. Part proceeds from the sale of Bibbulmun products are channelled to the Bibbulmun Fund, which supports Indigenous communities by developing and implementing community-based programs. The Bibbulmun Fund designs and delivers programs around entrepreneurship, education, numeracy and literacy. This includes scholarships, work-ready programs, reclaiming culture and language courses, youth diversionary programs, elder camps and leadership programs. It encourages, supports and inspires Indigenous communities across Australia. Office Choice are proud to have donated over $70,000 to the Bibbulmun fund.

Growing Diversity Within the Supply Chain
Supply Nation is Australia’s leading business-to-business membership body dedicated to growing diversity within the supply chain. They aim to connect members, including Australian government organisations and corporations with Indigenous business suppliers. Office Choice is a member of Supply Nation, as we are always seeking to encourage competition within our supply chain and support local communities.

Protecting the environment

Office Choice is committed to minimising the impact of its business activities on the environment. Office Choice abides by a set of sustainability beliefs and practices in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint. We promote active partnerships at international, national and local levels to further enhance environmental initiatives, and improve operations. To reduce our carbon footprint and assist customers to make considered choices, we have developed a suite of environmentally friendly products. Green Choice products are recycled, recyclable, carbon-neutral or have an environmental standing. They have a decreased impact on the environment whilst performing their intended function. We’re committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment wherever possible. Our performance in this area is essential to our success and our ambition to improve environmental awareness. Continued support of these products and programs will ensure that our environmental resolve will strengthen, while our carbon footprint will decrease.