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CSR is how we positively impact the environment, give back to the community, and act for the greater good, all as part of our business-as-usual operations.

From little things, big things grow.

The approach we’re taking to CSR at SGH stems from a desire to do things today better than we did yesterday. We’re seeking continuous improvement to make a difference and will look to our supply chains and partners to help make the biggest positive impact over time. We know that CSR is a journey that will never end. We’ll continue to strive to listen and learn as we go. And from little things, big things grow.

CSR is represented in 3 core pillars in SGH: Environmental Responsibility, Philanthropic Responsibility and Ethical Responsibility.

True to Morry and Ruben’s golden rules, the Fried and Fraid families are still leading with passion today through the amazing work of the Spotlight Foundation, which is a private family foundation committed to supporting those in need, both locally and overseas.

In conjunction with Spotlight Foundation, we’re incredibly proud to have an ongoing partnership with Spotlight Stores and the Starlight Children’s Foundation. As Starlight’s Official Creativity Partner, we aim to provide a positive and creative distraction to thousands of sick kids in paediatric hospitals across Australia.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit that works with businesses, government, and wider stakeholders to reduce the harmful impact of packaging on the environment. Spotlight Group joined APCO over 10 years ago as part of our commitment to environmental responsibility.

Providing sustainable products is a growing priority for our customers, and we’re committed to expanding our range with more items made from eco-friendly and responsibly sourced materials. Our goal is to meet customer demand while actively reducing our environmental impact, ensuring that our offerings align with our commitment to a more sustainable future.

We’ve done important anti-modern slavery work and last year updated both our Supplier Code of Conduct and Global Sourcing Principles, as well as developed a tailored online training module for our Merchandise teams to raise awareness of modern slavery risks.

This is just a small part of what it means to be ethically responsible, but for us at Spotlight Group, we know that it’s ultimately about living true to our values: all of our Success and Excellence is built on putting our People at the heart of everything we do.