Reduction First, Offsets Second: TechForGood Carbon Neutral for the Second Year Running
Melbourne, 25 September 2025 — At TechForGood, we believe climate accountability is more than a badge. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we have achieved carbon neutral certification for the second year in a row, independently verified by NetNada.
In FY25 we retired 306.47 tCO₂-e through high-integrity projects spanning methane capture in Bangladesh, peatland restoration in Indonesia, renewable energy in Turkey and Brazil, Indigenous-led forest management in Mexico, and biodiversity projects here in Australia.
This milestone is published in our FY25 Impact Report and reinforces our unique position as Australia’s only female-led ICT supplier that is a Certified B Corporation®, a Certified Social Enterprise, and Carbon Neutral.
Why Carbon Neutrality Matters
The compliance landscape has shifted. Under Australia’s new Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS), large entities must now disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with assurance. At the same time, ASIC has made it clear that vague or unsubstantiated neutrality claims will not pass muster.
Our approach is designed to stand up to scrutiny. By embedding neutrality directly into ICT procurement, TechForGood gives boards, auditors, and investors the confidence that claims are audit-ready and defensible.
From Offsets to Reduction
In FY25, offsets were a necessary first step. They helped us bridge the gap while we built the systems to reduce emissions at their source. But offsets are not our long-term solution.
From FY26 onwards, reduction becomes our primary lever. That means:
Smarter procurement and lifecycle choices that avoid unnecessary ICT refresh cycles.
Recover-E: secure collection, certified data wiping, and responsible recycling to ISO and R2v3 standards.
Offsets will continue to play a role, but only for the residual emissions that cannot yet be reduced.
FY25 Impact at a Glance
Our certification is just one piece of a bigger story. In FY25 we delivered impact across four pillars:
306.47 tCO₂-e neutralised through verified carbon offset projects.
132,000 Human Connections enabled through Catalysing Connections, providing phones and connectivity to women re-entering the workforce, families in crisis, and Indigenous rangers managing Country with Starlink.
Recover-E launched as an ISO-certified IT asset disposition service (impact begins in FY26).
Employment Pathways established for Priority Jobseekers with disability, embedding inclusion into ICT procurement delivery from FY26.
$46,100 invested directly into Catalysing Connections, funding devices and connectivity for people who needed them most.
A Message From Our CEO
“Offsets helped us bridge FY25, but reduction is our real lever,” said Stella Heesom, CEO of TechForGood.
“Carbon neutrality is a baseline now. Clients can trust that every ICT dollar with TechForGood drives compliance and real-world outcomes.”
Looking Ahead
Our work doesn’t stop here. With Recover-E and Employment Pathways fully delivering from FY26, we will report measurable circularity and inclusion alongside climate outcomes. And as we progress towards 1 million Human Connections by 2030, we are also working towards Climate Active certification to provide an additional layer of assurance for our partners and clients.
Carbon neutrality is no longer optional. It is a compliance necessity and a reputational shield — but when done right, it is also a lever for measurable community and climate impact.
