Value proposition

Unlocking business for good
To create a fairer, more equitable and sustainable Australia

Social Traders is a leading industry body for social enterprise and responsible business, established since 2008.

We unlock business for good in three ways.

Grow social enterprise
We are the social enterprise certifier in Australia, and we help social enterprise show their credibility and grow their trade revenue. Social enterprise are innovative businesses that work to create a fairer and more sustainable world. There are 650+ certified social enterprises with Social Traders.

Supporting responsible business
We help organisations deliver and report on their responsible business goals. Whether it’s ESG, sustainability, DEI or social procurement, we bring deep expertise to develop effective solutions – through engaging and embedding social enterprise into supply chains. We've been helping 300+ organisations develop practical strategies and report on the impact outcomes they're creating.

Advocate
We continue to advocate for the social enterprise sector and supporting governments to shape their economic and social policies, leveraging certified social enterprise to unlock public value. For over 10 years, we've been working with governments across Australia as a trusted partner and adviser on social enterprise and social procurement.

Raising awareness & demonstrating the benefits of social enterprise, Building sustainable social enterprise capacity, Opening up markets for social enterprises, Taking a lead role in the coordination of social enterprise development in Australia, social procurement, social enterprise, and growing social enterprises