What ESG Really Looks Like in Practice

By Tientsje Kernan – Founder, Mother, Cultural Voice

How one bin contract can change lives

We hear a lot about ESG these days — Environmental, Social, and Governance frameworks designed to create accountability and positive impact beyond profit. But what does ESG actually look like in practice? Sometimes, it looks like a bin. Or rather, a bin contract — placed with the right hands. At Ningana Services, we provide discreet, contact-free sanitary bin services. In addition to meeting compliance and hygiene requirements, our approach is designed to be consistent and reliable. Because when your organisation partners with Ningana, you're not just checking off a hygiene requirement — you're actively supporting: - Indigenous-owned enterprise- Culturally safe employment for women- Charity-linked impact programs- Reconciliation in action

How One Contract Can Shift a System

Every bin service agreement through Ningana contributes directly to frontline initiatives: - Healing Support for women’s shelters and trauma-informed wellness programs- Training Pathways through The Maireener Way — our culturally embedded onboarding and staff development process- Planned: Girls’ Health Kits for Indigenous students in remote or under-resourced communities, to be delivered as part of our future initiatives. We train our team not just in hygiene compliance, but in cultural safety, empathy, and quiet excellence. The Maireener Way is more than an induction — it's a system that values story, legacy, and respect while delivering high-standard, audit-friendly service.

Why It Matters

This is conscious procurement—reconciliation in action, not just policy. Choosing Ningana Services aligns your organisation's values with measurable, culturally grounded impact, without sacrificing quality or professionalism. Your choice signals genuine commitment beyond checkbox diversity, creating real change with each contract and every bin.