Our Social Enterprises
Barefoot Citizens is a collective of businesses driving positive change through innovative business approaches, spanning environmental initiatives and community support. Prioritising both profitability and social impact, we engage diverse stakeholders. Collaboration and creative problem-solving define us as we aim to reshape business paradigms and inspire a sustainable global movement.
SolarBuddy Live
SolarBuddy LIVE transforms corporate events and conferences into platforms for social impact, offering engaging team-building programs that highlight staff members' potential to contribute meaningfully to the global community through solar device assembly experiences.
SolarBuddy STEM
SolarBuddy STEM is a way of understanding modern education from a social impact perspective by catalysing the convergence of social consciousness and STEM education, engaging students and corporates alike in hands-on learning experiences that address energy poverty, inspire innovation, and cultivate the next generation of change-makers.
WE are barefoot
The world is in a climate emergency.
Governments and corporations are seen as not acting swiftly enough.
We are Barefoot is a groundbreaking platform connecting employers and their people to take direct action on the climate emergency.
Solve the 17 consulting
Solve The 17 Consulting engages collaboratively with organisations across Government, Private and Charitable sectors. Our programs take people on a humanitarian and sustainable journey. Working with the four elements of Comprehension, Ideation, Innovation and Presentation we offer unique programs to business consultants looking to develop their clients’ Environmental, Social and Governance strategies.
We enable the ideation of solutions - all aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Ideas generated through our programs are incubated within the unique Barefoot Citizens ecosystem - turning ideas into reality to deliver significant impact.
Wil + Hamilton
Wil + Hamilton exists to create furniture with a conscience, proving that beautiful furniture can be produced ethically and sustainably, to scale. Bespoke, contemporary furniture that combines ‘green’ steel and recycled materials with smart modular design for a refined, functional aesthetic. Our furniture is made from responsibly sourced materials and from rescued items destined for landfill.
As part of our focus on ethical production, we offer a mentorship program for marginalised adults. The program creates equitable employment opportunities within our factory and dispatch teams.
Wyld ARCH
A fashion and lifestyle brand for the sustainable wanderer. At WYLD ARCH we strive to tread lightly, producing sustainable fashion and lifestyle products that create positive impact for people and planet. We collaborate with artisans and makers around the world to produce highly sustainable bamboo bicycles and pineapple leather bags, among many other beautiful examples of sustainable design. Our products are proud to give back more than they take.
LUCA Power
Luca Power installs sustainable mini-grids built from second-life solar panels and power generating equipment to provide renewable energy and water to marginalised communities. In response to growing demand, Luca Power recycles solar panels into mini-grids of varying capacity to power and improve local communities. Income generated from the power is redirected into communities, improving schools and healthcare centres and building capacity among women and girls. This includes offering educational scholarships and investing in female-led and owned enterprises and initiatives.
SEA Barrier
Offering a recycled ocean plastic range of barrier and safety equipment products, Sea Barrier exists to disrupt the construction, mining and transport sectors by reducing reliance on virgin plastic and meeting growing demand for sustainable alternatives. We also make a positive contribution to tackling the global issue of ocean and landfill plastic and its devastating impact on our environment. To that end our Sea Barrier products are made from 100% recycled plastic and ocean plastic. Our products are safer and more ergonomic, allowing for greater efficiency and reusability.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Maya Angelou