CHEP Australia is celebrating six years of partnership with Landcare Australia, a collaboration that has delivered tangible benefits for local communities and the environment across Australia. Over the past half-decade, CHEP employees have rolled up their sleeves at more than 30 locations, contributing over 2200 volunteer hours to restore bushland, plant native trees and support biodiversity.
A partnership with purpose
CHEP and Landcare Australia have worked side by side to create regenerative supply networks and foster resilient communities. This partnership is anchored in the Regenerative Sustainability Strategy, which aims to be Nature Positive by restoring forest ecosystems, reducing carbon emissions and supporting biodiversity. Every CHEP employee receives three paid volunteering days annually, empowering them to make a real difference in their local communities, the company said.
Key achievements to celebrate
- Over 4000 native plants established in urban and regional areas, including 900 trees planted in Shoalhaven in 2025 alone, enhancing biodiversity and supporting local wildlife such as the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo.
- More than 1800 seedlings propagated in community nurseries, ensuring future revegetation projects have strong foundations.
- 120sqm of invasive weeds removed using low-chemical, sustainable methods, helping native vegetation thrive.
- 81 CHEP volunteers participated in six major Landcare Australia led events in the last 12 months, contributing over 525 hours of support.
- Cultural engagement and inclusion: CHEP teams have had the opportunity to participate in Indigenous engagement activities and cultural workshops, strengthening connections with our local communities.
- Restoration of critical habitats: At Nurragingy Reserve in Doonside, CHEP volunteers have helped restore endangered ecological communities, including River Flat Eucalypt Forest and Cumberland Plain Woodland.
Driving change at scale
The partnership’s impact goes beyond numbers. By working together, CHEP and Landcare Australia have contributed to seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Good Health and Wellbeing, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, and Life on Land.
CHEP Australia Executive General Manager Renee Holbrook said: “Our partnership with Landcare is built on genuine engagement, hands-on participation in regeneration projects where we work and live. It’s about creating opportunities for employees to join their local communities and give back to the environment together. Our field days with Landcare are an absolute favourite amongst our teams, offering a chance to make a tangible difference, learn more about biodiversity, their communities and connect with each other.”
Shantanu Bawari, Director of Sales Strategy: “Volunteering with Landcare was a great experience. Being able to join my local community for bush regeneration and contribute towards something meaningful that is appreciated by the children, families and the wider Western Sydney community is a fulfilling experience.”
Landcare Australia Chief Executive Dr Shane Norrish said:“Landcare Australia is proud to continue this strong and meaningful partnership with CHEP. Together we’ve achieved lasting environmental and community outcomes from restoring habitats to strengthening connections between people and place.
“CHEP’s commitment shows how corporate partnerships can deliver real on-ground impact and we look forward to building on this success over the next three years.”
Looking ahead
“CHEP is proud to extend its partnership with Landcare Australia for another three years, reaffirming its commitment to supporting people and planet,” the company said. “Together, we’re building a legacy of environmental stewardship and community resilience – one tree, one volunteer and one partnership at a time.”
