Red Earth Energy Storage is a leading Australian manufacturer and distributor of rooftop solar and energy storage systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, providing a quality, affordable means to generate and store renewable energy and reach energy independence.

With a mission to power the clean energy transition in Australia, Red Earth is committed to reducing emissions across the grid, and has achieved 50% quarter-on-quarter revenue growth over the last twenty-one quarters.

Impact:

Goal 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Goal 8 – Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9 – Industry innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11 – Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production

Goal 13 – Climate Action

https://www.redearth.energy/

Downforce Technologies is a global company providing a novel and highly-effective platform to measure the quantities and values of natural capital of land, remotely and to a high degree of accuracy.

Founded to address the critical need for the restoration of global soil health, Downforce Technologies is on a mission to make every hectare count to achieve global climate, biodiversity and food security goals. Downforce Technologies uses a combination of satellite imagery and existing datasets to measure a plot of land, any size, anywhere in the world, for carbon content (as well as water content and biodiversity).

Impact:

Goal 1 - No poverty

Goal 2 – Zero hunger

Goal 3 – Good health and well-being

Goal 4 - Quality Education

Goal 5 - Gender Equality

Goal 7 - Affordable and clean energy

Goal 8 – Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9 – Industry innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11 – Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 13 – Climate action

and Goal 15 - Life on Land

https://www.downforce.tech/

Trace is a digital platform that helps climate-conscious individuals and businesses measure, reduce and offset their carbon footprint and track their impact over time.

Trace’s vision is to help every SME reach net zero emissions. By 2025, trace will enable the reduction and avoidance of over half a million tonnes of CO2, the equivalent footprint of approx 30,000 Australians.

On a mission to remove the barriers to becoming carbon neutral, trace allows companies to account for carbon in a cost effective manner and offset through high-impact, verified carbon reduction projects.

Impact:

SDG-12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG-13 – Climate Action

https://www.our-trace.com/

Water and Carbon is a leading developer of multi-functional water treatment infrastructure with a deep appreciation for natural assets. based in Australia.

Water and Carbon strives to identify opportunities that add value to economic, social, and environmental challenges and deliver a lasting positive impact on communities’ wellbeing.

Impact:

SDG-3 – Good Health and Wellbeing – W&G solves the PFAS treatment problem, with PFAS being a well know carcinogen.

SDG-6 – Clean Water and Sanitation – The company tackles water treatment head on.

SDG-9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – The companies patented technology is world class and assists the movement to sustainable industrialisation.

SDG-13 – Climate Action – The outputs from the treatment methodology seeks to sequester carbon and aims to operate carbon neutral, having a direct impact on climate.

https://waterandcarbon.com.au/

Jet Zero is a private Australian energy business with a strategy to deliver clean, low carbon Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from domestic agricultural waste. The company employs a diversified feedstock supply model to convert sugarcane, the best carbon sequestration crop on the planet, to SAF using clean, efficient and proven technology.

Jet Zero’s model has the potential to considerably reduce atmospheric CO2 emissions from freight and passenger flights globally to combat climate change. SAF reduces lifetime aircraft carbon emissions by 80% on average compared to traditional jet fuel, whilst requiring no engine modifications or new airport infrastructure.

Impact:

SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 12 – Responsible Production and Consumption

SDG 13 – Climate Action

https://https://www.jetzero.com.au/

NRN is a nationwide network of renewable energy that can enables democratised accessed for a greener, more sustainable future for Australia.

NRN are determined to support in the democratisation of access to cheaper, greener energy to benefit the individual and the planet.

Partnering with energy retailers, NRN provide and install solar and battery solutions with no upfront costs and renewable energy plans supported by their partner network of energy providers.

Impact:

SDG 7. Affordable & Clean Energy

SDG 13. Climate Action - Carbon emissions reduced Carbon reduced in comparison to continuation of existing energy fossil fuel energy

www.nrn.com.au

NorthStar Impact Funds (previously Inspire Equities Australia) is a leading impact investment firm dedicated to directing capital to ASX listed companies that are solving social and environmental problems. NorthStar take a unique approach toward impact investing, focusing on companies that have not only dedicated impact, but operate in industries that have structural growth tailwinds, combining their investments with active stock selection to generate superior investment returns.

Impact:
SDG 3 - Good Health & Well-Being

SDG 4 - Quality Education

SDG 7 - Clean Energy

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption & Production

SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

https://www.northstarimpact.com.au/

Pacific Biotechnologies Australia Pty Ltd (PBA) is a private Australian company providing market-leading aquaculture and bioremediation technology with a unique, sustainable value proposition.

Pacific Biotechnologies is focused on addressing the global issues of water purity and food security using nature, science and an innovative approach. Setting a new standard in wastewater management, plant nutrition and sustainable aquaculture, Pacific Biotechnologies is using the power of algae to restore water and grow seafood sustainably.

Impact:

Goal 2 – Zero hunger

Goal 3 – Good health and well-being

Goal 6 – Clean water and sanitation

Goal 8 – Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9 – Industry innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11 – Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production

Goal 13 – Climate action

and Goal 14 – Life below water.

https://www.pacificbio.com.au/

Sharps Track advisory was established in July 2021 to provide impact advisory services on select matters that see potential for the leverage of opportunity for Dragonfly. It provides advice relating to biodiversity project planning and delivery, impact business advisory and corporate advisory. This business will not be expanded to be a fully stand alone operation, rather is formed to assist with the growth of Dragonfly. It is intended that its service offering may expand to business backend, ie bookkeeping, marketing, etc and the support team for the Dragonfly operation.

Impact

It is likely that the work of this business will indirectly touch on all of the SDG’s as an outcome of the work done for its clients, as all clients will be impact focused. Specifically Sharps Track advice will have impact aligned with:

SDG-4 – Quality Education

SDG-7 – Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG-9 – Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG-11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG-13 – Climate Action

SDG-15 – Life on Land

www.sharpstrack.com.au

Melbourne Skyfarm is an innovative, water efficient pop-up farm in the heart of Melbourne. The 2000sqm rooftop includes its own roof top farm, education centre, café, nomadic office hub and function centre. Its mission is to bring nature, agriculture and ecotourism to the Melbourne CBD. Once complete, the Melbourne icon will set the standard for smart design incorporating nature and sustainability into the urban environment.

Impact:

SDG-4 – Quality Education – It will be a centre to support education in nature and wildlife and the development of good science.

SDG-3 Good health and Wellbeing – It will offer a space for people to get outside and move in nature which promotes good health and wellbeing, whilst being within community.

SDG-11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities – The project will be a mouthpiece for all who focus on urban infrastructure being sustainable as the best future pathway.

SDG – 13 – Climate Action – The project will use renewable energy and be run at a carbon natural target.

SDG-9 – Industry and Innovation – The project will be living proof that sustainability and for-profit enterprise can exist as one.

www.melbourneskyfarm.com.au

Nature Boss is a world first online marketplace connecting corporate teams with environmental groups that facilitate meaningful experiences in nature. Effectively it is a marketplace for experiences in nature. Its mission is to advance the connection of business with environmental groups leveraging technology to provide modern day professionals with meaningful opportunities to drive greater social impact.

Impact:

SDG-4 – Quality Education – Access to experiences will be educational for participants.

SDG-3 – Good health and Wellbeing – Participating in activities will allow people to get outside and move in nature which promotes good health and wellbeing, whilst being within community.

Given the nature of this business it is likely that by people participating in working with various environmental groups, all of the SDG’s will be indirectly touched upon.

www.natureboss.com.au

Williams Sharp is a specialist sales and marketing partner for urban developers with medium density and mixed property projects in Victoria and Tasmania. The special focus of the business is projects that are integrating nature and low impact with urban living. The Williams Sharp entity was consolidated in April 2017. It aims to set the bar for how urban real estate should work environmentally by encouraging proponents to design projects along the lines of Williams Sharp’s vision.

Impact:

SDG-11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities – The business model promotes a focus on encouraging the design of projects that minimise the potential negative impacts of urban development.

SDG-9 – Industry and Innovation – There are few, if any others in this line of business with a focus on environment and sustainable urban design.

www.williamssharp.com.au

Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Solutions (MRBS) in an investment vehicle focusing on biodiversity, sustainable projects, eco-tourism, education and advisory for ventures and investments in Australia. Founded in April 2017, its overall aim is to provide solutions for biodiversity management and biodiversity in urban development.

It holds the following subsidiaries:

Mt Rothwell Conservation Centre (operated within the head co.)

MRBS Advisory (operated within the head co.)

Williams Sharp Pty Ltd

Damselfly Investments Pty Ltd

Mt Rothwell Natural Capital Pty Ltd

MRBS advisory is gradually being wound down with new projects being completed under the Sharps Track Advisory business wholly owned by Dragonfly.

Impact:

See above mentioned subsidiaries.

In 2020, The Tiverton Agricultural Impact Fund (TAIF) and Cleaner Climate Australia embarked on a journey of bringing Australian biodiversity protection into the mainstream. This collaboration resulted in the birthing of a Natural Capital Unit (NCU). A Natural Capital Unit is the intelligent coupling of a Verified Carbon Unit (VCU) with a Government certified Vegetation Unit. Each NCU encompasses the permanent and covenanted protection of 1m2 of Australian native habitat and the carbon offset equivalent of one-tonne of CO2. A NCU leverages the growing appetite for carbon neutrality and helps channel this momentum towards the protection of Australia’s rapidly diminishing endangered species.

Impact:

SDG-9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – MRNC has created an innovative NCU that will lead industry towards sustainability.

SDG-15 – Life on Land – The application of the NCU’s will lead towards healthy land encouraging biodiversity.

At 473ha, Mt Rothwell Conservation Centre is Victoria’s largest feral predator-free eco system. The conservation centre runs tours, education programs and can be hired for conferences. It is a premier example where science meets eco tourism.

Impact:

SDG-15 – Life on Land – It is a sanctuary for the reintroduction of locally extinct species and regeneration of biodiversity.

SDG-4 – Quality Education – The centre to supports education in nature and wildlife and the development of good science.

SDG-3 – Good Health and Wellbeing – The property is a space for people to get outside and move in nature which promotes good health and wellbeing.

SDG-9 – Industry and Innovation – The centre allows for scientists to work, providing a platform for research into innovation to revitalise biodiversity.

www.mtrothwell.com.au

The centre is currently under construction and planned to be open in Autumn 2022. It will be Canberra’s premier eco tourism and nature-based learning destination. It includes a café, event and nature education centre. It is the gateway to the Mulligans Flat predator free wildlife sanctuary. Key partners include the Woodlands and Wetlands Trust, the ACT Government, and the Australian National University. The 1200 Ha property is the largest of its kind in Australia.

Impact:

SDG-15 – Life on Land – The project will serve as a sanctuary for the reintroduction of locally extinct species.

SDG-4 – Quality Education – It will be a centre to support education in nature and wildlife and the development of good science.

SDG-3 Good Health and Wellbeing – It will offer a space for people to get outside and move in nature which promotes good health and wellbeing.

SDG-9: Industry and Innovation – The centre will allow for scientists to work, providing a platform for research into innovation to revitalise bio-diversity.

Damselfly investments is an entrepreneurial land acquisition investment vehicle that acquires land with a biodiversity focus, generating revenue through vegetation offsets. The business was established in September 2018. The company currently owns four land assets including:

• Lake Powell – 2732 Murray Valley Highway, Lake Powell, Victoria

• Launching Place – 190 Summerhill Road, Launching Place, Victoria

• Mt Larwill – Smith Road Serviceton, Victoria

• Mt Sandy – Mount Sandy Road, Meningie, South Australia.

Impact:

SDG-15 – Life on Land – Through its projects the venture assists in the regeneration of biodiversity on land.

SDG-14 – Life Below Water – Healthy life on land correlates to healthy life below water.

Alchera farm is a 100acre farm wholly acquired by Dragonfly in 2018 to be leased to Freeland Pork to run its operation. The irrigated farm, located in Kyabram, Victoria, was previously a dairy farm and was acquired to manage the regeneration of soils and biodiversity. The farm has become a world class example of small scale, profitable farming integrated with biodiversity.

Impact:

The impacts of this asset are covered under Freeland Pork.

Freeland Pork was initially established as a farming, wholesale and retail operation for the sale of ethically raised, locally produced and hormone free pork. Since inception the business continues to grow as a wholesaler and retailer, but no longer grows its own pork. The business founded in 2018, via the cultivate farms program is based in Kyabram, Victoria.

Impact:

SDG-3 – Good health and wellbeing – The company produces hormone free, ethical meat, that is more healthy for those consuming it than factory farmed meat.

SDG-15 – Life on Land – The farming methods deployed increased soil health and thus biodiversity.

SDG-12 – Responsible Consumption and Production – The product is sustainably farmed.

www.freelandpork.com.au

Cultivate Farms is an Australian-founded world first profit-for-purpose company that aims to connect aspiring, next generation, regenerative farmers with investors to acquire and operate farms. The model includes a range of coaching products that eventually train aspiring farmers through to pitch for investment, and hopefully match to own and operate their own farm. Founded in 2016, the model has now been proven successful and will grow rapidly in Australia in partnership with Dragonfly as the funding partner for investing into the farms.

Impact:

SDG-4 – Quality Education – The business educates its program participants on how to pitch for capital to drive investment into small scale regenerative farming.

SDG-11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Bringing next generation farmers into depleted and shrinking rural communities occurs as a direct results of getting next generation farmers onto their own land.

SDG-15 – Life on Land – Regenerative farming practices have a direct link to better soil health and the regeneration of biodiversity.

www.cultivatefarms.com

Charles and Gamon is restaurant and bar in Seddon, Victoria. It was founded June 2020. The restaurant is not an impact venture as such, however was set up in partnership with Dragonfly to develop the successful running of hospitality businesses. The logical reasoning behind this was that Dragonfly’s other ventures have hospitality included ie. Skyfarm and Mulligans Flat, and that Dragonfly would need to operate these. The business has turned out to be a success and will be expanded to multi-site operations in time.

Impact:

This company is not specifically an “impact venture” in the pure terms. However will support the success of various impact ventures within the Dragonfly portfolio thus having an indirect impact on many SDG’s.

www.charlesandgamon.com

Dasyurus is an investment vehicle focusing on eco tourism, education, outreach, eco hospitality, and advisory for similar ventures and investments across Australia. Its aim is to get more people engaged with nature and to prove as a successful model of eco tourism and to become a trusted partner in JV’s with NFP’s and the like.

It was incorporated December 2018.

It owns the following subsidiaries:

• Mulligans Flat Education Centre and Wild bark Hospitality

• Majura Pines (consolidated into the Mulligans Flat entity)

• Dasyurus Advisory

Impact: See the above listed subsidiaries.