Environmentarian exists to help purpose-driven organisations build better digital ecosystems. But what does that mean when it comes to how we operate? Here’s our honest account of how our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values landed in our first full financial year.
1% for People and Planet
From day one, we committed to donating at least 1% of annual revenue to causes aligned with our ESG pillars. In FY2025/26, Environmentarian donated 1.19%, across a range of organisations including our two anchor partners: Médecins Sans Frontières (Social pillar) and Mossy Earth (Planet pillar), alongside one-off contributions to UNICEF, The Kids’ Cancer Project, St Vincent de Paul, Carers Corner, and others.
No fanfare. Just money where our mouth is, from the very first year.
Mission-Driven Work: Hemp Building Directory
The Hemp Building Directory is a social enterprise co-founded by Environmentarian’s Jeremy Thomas and building designer Kirstie Wulf. It’s Australia and New Zealand’s only dedicated directory connecting people with hemp builders, suppliers, architects, and educators, and it runs on passion rather than profit.
In FY2025/26, HBD grew to 576 newsletter subscribers, attracts around 1,400 site visits per month, and was shortlisted for Hemp Product of the Year at the Cannabiz Awards 2026. Three seasons of the Hempcrete in Australia video series continue to educate and inspire. All of this built and maintained largely as pro bono infrastructure for an emerging industry.
Our ESG Commitments FY2025-26 in Review
Mission-Driven Work: iHemp NSW
Jeremy also volunteers as Secretary of iHemp NSW, the peak industry body for hemp in New South Wales. In FY2025/26 that role included a full pro bono website rebuild (estimated value: $10,000) completed over November and December 2025, which contributed to a sharp surge in engagement — newsletter sign-ups grew from a trickle to a peak of 34 new members in March 2026 alone, with 136 new sign-ups across the year. Paid memberships for the organisation grew, from individuals and advocates through to businesses and industry partners across Australia.
Why we do this
Environmentarian is a small, independent consultancy. We’re not a corporate with a CSR budget. We’re a sole trader, in our first year, working in an industry we genuinely believe can help address the climate and housing crises facing Australia.
The giving is real. The pro bono work is real. And as the business grows, so will the contribution.
If your organisation shares these values and needs help with its digital ecosystem, we’d love to talk.
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