Social impact and sustainability
Honest analysis of social impact, ESG, and purpose-driven business in Australia.
Practical coverage for people working at the intersection of business and social good. No greenwashing. No jargon. Just what's actually working.
What we cover
- ESG reporting and corporate responsibility
- Impact investing and social finance
- Nonprofit technology and operations
- Social enterprise and community development
What you can expect
- Evidence-based analysis, not PR spin
- Real examples from Australian organisations
- Practical frameworks for impact measurement
- Honest takes on what's working and what isn't
Latest posts
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Australia's Greenwashing Crackdown: What Actually Changed
The ACCC and ASIC have spent two years tightening the screws on misleading environmental claims. Here's what's different now, who got caught, and what it means for organisations trying to report honestly.
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A Practical Guide to Social Enterprise Funding in Australia
Grants, impact investment, blended finance, and revenue models. A grounded look at funding options available to Australian social enterprises in 2026, with honest assessments of what actually works.
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Can AI Agents Actually Work for Nonprofits? The OpenClaw Question
Resource-constrained nonprofits are experimenting with AI agents for donor comms and volunteer coordination. But platforms like OpenClaw come with real security and cost tradeoffs.
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The State of Purpose-Driven Business in Australia: A 2026 Outlook
Where does purpose-driven business stand in Australia heading into the second half of 2026? An assessment of the trends, the challenges, and what to watch.
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10 Social Impact Metrics Every Purpose-Driven Organisation Should Track
Forget the elaborate frameworks. Here are ten practical metrics that actually tell you whether your social impact work is making a difference.
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Australia's Nonprofit Sector Has a Workforce Crisis -- And It's Getting Worse
Burnout, low pay, and high turnover are hollowing out Australia's not-for-profit workforce. The sector needs to confront this before it loses the people who make it work.
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How to Set Up an Impact Investing Portfolio in Australia: A Beginner's Guide
Impact investing is more accessible than you think. A practical guide for Australian investors who want their money to do more than just generate returns.
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Corporate Reconciliation Action Plans: An Honest Assessment of Where We're At
More than 3,000 Australian organisations have RAPs. But how many are actually driving meaningful change? A look at what's working and what's become box-ticking.
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Opinion: The Charity Overhead Myth Needs to Die
Judging charities by their overhead ratio is one of the most destructive ideas in philanthropy. It punishes good organisations and rewards bad reporting.
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AI for Social Good in Australia: The Projects That Actually Matter
Beyond the hype, Australian organisations are using AI to address real social problems. A look at the projects producing genuine results and what makes them different.
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The Five Governance Mistakes That Sink Australian Nonprofits
Board governance is the foundation of every successful nonprofit. Here are the five mistakes I see most often and how to avoid them before they become crises.
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Tackling Place-Based Disadvantage in Australia: What the Evidence Says Actually Works
Some Australian communities have been disadvantaged for decades despite billions in government spending. A review of what place-based approaches have actually produced results.
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AI Is Changing ESG Data Collection -- Here's What Companies Should Know
Manual ESG data collection is expensive and error-prone. AI tools are starting to automate parts of the process, but adoption requires careful thinking about what to automate and what to keep human.
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7 Scaling Models for Social Enterprises: Which One Fits Your Organisation?
Not every social enterprise should scale the same way. A breakdown of seven different approaches to growth, with Australian examples and honest assessments of when each works.
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Opinion: Impact Washing Is Becoming Worse Than Greenwashing
Companies are claiming social impact without evidence, and the social sector is letting them get away with it. We need the same scrutiny for impact claims that we're applying to environmental ones.
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Impact Blog is supported by Team400, AI consultants in Sydney helping purpose-driven organisations adopt AI for impact measurement, donor engagement, and operational efficiency. See also AI Agency Sydney and AI Consulting Company Sydney.