Back-to-Back Success: Woollahra Wins Environmental Sustainability Award at Rio Tinto Supplier Recognition Awards

Woollahra is proud to celebrate another incredible milestone—taking out the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2026 Rio Tinto Supplier Recognition Awards, alongside our valued partners Sodexo and Soap Aid.

This marks our second major sustainability award, reinforcing the impact of what can be achieved when strong partnerships come together with a shared purpose.

From Simple Idea to Significant Impact

What began as a simple concept—recycling waste soap from mining accommodation sites—has evolved into a powerful initiative delivering real outcomes for both communities and the environment.

Through our Camps to Communities program, we are:

• Diverting waste from landfill
• Repurposing materials into essential hygiene products
• Supporting communities with access to basic health resources

It’s a clear example of how small ideas, when executed with intent and collaboration, can scale into meaningful change.

Powered by Partnership

This achievement is a reflection of the collective effort behind the program.

We extend our sincere thanks to:

• Sodexo teams on the ground, whose daily commitment ensures the program runs seamlessly
• The passionate team at Soap Aid, who transform recycled materials into usable products
• The Woollahra team, who continue to drive the vision forward

Together, this partnership demonstrates what’s possible when organisations align around impact, innovation, and shared values.

Creating Real Change

The Environmental Sustainability Award recognises more than just an initiative—it celebrates a model of doing business differently.

A model where:

• Waste becomes opportunity
• Partnerships create measurable outcomes
• Supply chains deliver both commercial and community value

It’s proof that sustainability can be practical, scalable, and deeply impactful.

Looking Ahead

While this recognition is something to celebrate, it’s also a motivator to keep pushing further.

Woollahra remains committed to expanding initiatives like Camps to Communities, continuing to innovate, and working alongside partners who are equally passionate about creating lasting change.

At Woollahra, we believe the best results come when good people come together with a shared vision—and this is just the beginning.