OUR IMPACT
Being a business for good is at the heart of CGC.
Since 2019, CGC has invested over $1.5 million in our communities, with a focus on improving opportunities for young people facing disadvantage.
CGC is a certified B Corporation and was a social enterprise for over 6 years. We prioritise our people, planet, communities, clients and governance. This collective purpose is committed in our constitution.
Our team is built on trust and collaboration, reflected in our people-and-purpose focused culture.
Our clients know that when they work with us, they too are making a sustainable, positive difference.
Our community is supported through meaningful investment in programs that support vulnerable young people to thrive.
Our suppliers are trusted partners who are local, social benefit or indigenous supplier businesses where possible. We are a Supply Nation member.
Collective Benefit
The 'B’ in B Corporation stands for Benefit for all.
As a B Corp we are verified to meet the highest standards for social and environmental impact, transparency and accountability.
As an engineering company, this means being a workplace of choice for our people, a trusted partner for our clients, creating sustainable engineering solutions, positively impacting our communities and credible, transparent governance.
“I didn't think I was clever. But I could do the activities and might be able to go to university one day.”
- Pyjama Foundation young person who attended the STEM for Everyone program
“It's motivating to know that the work we do contributes to helping young people who need it. It's not just marketing; this is a business that really gives back.” CGC staff member
“It feels great to be part of an organisation committed to making the world a better place.” CGC staff member
Our impact in practice
We work with local community groups to understand how we can best invest and support the work they do to make a meaningful, sustainable impact.
We not only invest money, but also our time. Our focus is working with young people facing disadvantage in the regions that we operate.
CGC has supported over 1,500 young people across Australia.
The Pyjama Foundation aims to break the cycle of disadvantage experienced by children in care. Through early intervention, positive relationships, support and mentoring, children in care are able to change their life trajectory.
Sharehouse Youth Programs Inc. is a Townsville based charity that supports at-risk young people by providing accommodation options, job readiness programs, case management and advocacy.
Fuel for Schools is a charity that provides breakfast supplies and essential school items to 58 schools across the Townsville, Ingham and Mount Isa regions.
SalTy Souls Legacy is a non-profit based on the Sunshine Coast providing surf therapy programs for vulnerable kids and teens to help with healing, connection and engagement.
QATSIF is a not-for-profit trust created to give Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families increased educational choices and life opportunities.
