UN Sustainable Development Goals

"Take urgent action to combat climate change and it’s impacts"

Climate change has devastating effects on ecosystems, biodiversity, and communities. Greenfleet is combatting this through practical climate action, making a difference for the future of our environment. 

Greenfleet restores biodiverse, native forests, directly contributing to SDG 13. Our forests remove carbon from the atmosphere, actively fighting the impacts of climate change.  

“Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests and combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” 

In addition to capturing carbon, Greenfleet forests restore biodiversity and improve land quality. Our projects halt biodiversity loss by extending and reconnecting wildlife habitat, giving native species the opportunity to thrive. 

Our forests are legally protected for up to 100 years, with ongoing monitoring to ensure they establish self-sustaining ecosystems and provide habitat for generations to come. By supporting our native wildlife, Greenfleet is directly contributing to SDG 15.  

“Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full, and productive employment and decent work for all” 

The location of our reforestation projects means that Greenfleet invests directly into regional economies. In 2024, over $3.1 million was spent in regional areas to enable our revegetation operations. 

We have staff based in regional areas and wherever we can, we purchase, hire, and source locally, from native plant nurseries, tree planting and restoration specialists, machinery and equipment contractors, and ecological consultancies.

By making these local investments, Greenfleet provides economic benefits for communities and contributes to SDG 8.  

“End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture” 

When it comes to sourcing land for our reforestation projects, Greenfleet partners with many different types of landholders.

Our reforestation work on farmland can assist farmers in establishing sustainable agricultural methods that can help reduce their impact and improve productivity. By revegetating properties such as a Glendalough we are helping farmers establish sustainable methods of working, and delivering climate action.

We also have projects designed to specifically meet the needs of local communities. The Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council is located in Far North Queensland and includes the Kokoberra, Yir Yoront [or Kokomenjen] and Kunjen clans.

In 2018, Greenfleet revegetated parts of the Kowanyama Council area with 1,000 native and fruit trees that are growing to provide a sustainable source of fresh fruit for the community. This is particularly important for remote indigenous communities where access to fresh produce can be scarce and expensive. Some of the fruit that will be harvested from this planting include bush lemons, mulberries, and mangoes.

“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages” 

Native reforestation improves the health of our planet and by increasing the prevalence of our forests, we are also contributing to the health and well-being of people by reducing hazardous air quality and pollution of water and soil.

As native forests grow, they are actively drawing down on the carbon being held in the atmosphere, which helps improve air quality and enhances the condition of soils and waterways. The long-term focus of our plantings, and legal protection of our forests means they will continue providing these benefits well into the future.

“Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all” 

One of the environmental benefits of restoring native forests, is that they can improve the health of waterways by reducing water pollution as they grow. By reforesting areas that have a direct impact on water ways, we are improving the stability of the land, reducing erosion and improving the quality of water.

Much of our work helps improve the quality of rivers, lakes and dams in the areas we work. Between 1999 and 2009 we planted nearly 100,000 native trees at Battery Creek in South Gippsland and now the forest is helping to improve water in the Batter Creek Catchment area.