At Velrada, meaningful change is built into the foundations of the organisation. Over the past year, our people have strengthened the way sustainability and social responsibility are embedded into day-to-day operations, reinforcing our culture and delivering measurable outcomes for the community.
As we reflect on the progress already achieved, we are building on this momentum to strengthen our sustainability direction throughout 2026.
Driving Community Impact Through Everyday Action
Small steps can yield remarkable results, which is why our partnership with Recollect stands out as a highlight of our charitable initiatives. Our team actively took up recycling bottles and cans across our Australian offices, making it a natural part of our daily efforts.
The team’s recycling efforts resulted in a generous contribution, matched by Velrada, supporting The Smith Family’s mission to create better educational outcomes for young Australians. This impact was further strengthened by many of our employees, who chose to forgo their Velrada Christmas gift and donate its value to the cause, demonstrating a united commitment to community investment.
The Smith Family is one of Australia’s most established education-focused charities, helping young people overcome disadvantage by providing long-term support through its evidence-based Learning for Life program. By ensuring students have access to essentials like school supplies, mentoring, and digital resources, particularly critical as many families struggle to meet rising education costs, they help keep children engaged in learning and equipped to build better futures. There’s a strong alignment in our shared focus on building the next generation’s skills and capability, ensuring young Australians are equipped for the digital and technology-driven careers of the future.
Environmental Responsibility in Action
Since 2024, our partnership with Recollect has helped us increase recycling, cut waste, and use resources more responsibly, driving measurable improvements across the organisation. The following results illustrate the financial savings and environmental gains achieved through smarter waste reduction and enhanced recycling initiatives:
Continuing Our Commitment to Positive Change
The progress achieved over the past year has informed the next phase of Velrada’s sustainability initiatives. By building on behaviours already embedded in our culture, we make sure that our positive impact continues to scale alongside the business.
Recollect remains a key partner in this journey, and we look forward to announcing our 2026 charity partner soon!