Binowee Group's Indigenous ownership is independently verified and our registrations are current. The detail below is what a procurement team needs to evidence an Indigenous Procurement Policy outcome or a supplier diversity target.
Certifications and registrations
| Credential | Status | What it evidences |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Nation | Registered | Majority Indigenous ownership verified against Supply Nation's registration criteria. Accepted evidence under the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy. |
| Indigenous Business Direct | Listed | Listing on the Commonwealth's Indigenous business directory, used by agencies to identify IPP eligible suppliers. |
| Kinaway Chamber of Commerce | Certified member | Victorian Aboriginal chamber membership, certified by the Kinaway board at 51 per cent or greater Aboriginal ownership. Relevant to Victorian state and local government procurement. |
| NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce | NSWICC Assured | NSWICC's assurance of Aboriginal ownership and control, relevant to the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy. |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ownership | Verified majority | 71 per cent Indigenous ownership. Full ownership detail is set out in the capability statement. |
Envirobank
Envirobank is Binowee Group's recycling partner, and the relationship is not arm's length. Narelle Anderson, our Founder and Director, is also the Founder and Managing Director of Envirobank. The same leadership that owns Binowee built and runs the recovery business, which is why our circular economy offer is operational rather than aspirational.
Envirobank is an Indigenous owned recycling business operating across state container deposit schemes and is a member of Kinaway, Supply Nation and the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce. Its collection network recovers refundable beverage containers so the material re-enters manufacture rather than going to landfill.
What this means on a project
- Furniture take-back and workplace container recovery can be set up together and reported under the one arrangement
- Recovery outcomes come from an operator we are accountable to, not a third party quoting on our behalf
- Indigenous business spend and diverted volume are both recorded against the same engagement
See circular economy services for how a program is scoped.
Product certification
Certification varies by product and is stated on each product page rather than claimed across the catalogue. Where a range carries independent furniture certification, the scheme is named on the product page. Where we hold a test report or certificate for a specific model, we will provide it on request for a tender or specification.