Good Market Global

The Skill Mill is now a member of Good Market Global, and is recognised globally as achieving the People and Planet First Mark.

Good Market

Good Market is based on the idea that we create the world we live in. We make decisions every day that affect our health, our loved ones, our community, and our environment. If we stop and think about the consequences of our actions, we have the opportunity to make better choices and contribute to a better world. Good Market is a digital commons that makes it easier to find and connect with social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organisations, networks, and changemakers who are creating a better world. The goal is to catalyse the transition to a new economy by increasing the visibility of the movement, making it easier for people to get involved, and facilitating trade, collaboration, and collective action. Good Market is set up as a self-sustaining, not-for-profit social enterprise. Any surplus is reinvested to expand services for the community.

People and Planet First Mark

The People and Planet First Mark is a global verification which was developed to be simple and affordable, support regional and national networks, and expand market access and opportunities for social enterprises around the world. Organisations submit a form that serves as a common application for other verification systems and services. Once an enterprise is approved, they can then increase their visibility to new buyers by sharing their verification status on the SAP Business Network - the world’s largest business network.

The Skill Mill is recognised globally as meeting all 5 of the People and Planet First Mark Standards:

Purpose

Exists to solve a social and/or environmental problem.

Operations

Prioritises purpose, people, and planet over profit in operational and strategic decisions.

Revenue

Has a self-sustaining revenue model.

Use of surplus

Reinvests the majority of any surplus towards its purpose.

Structure

Chooses legal structures and financing that protect and lock in purpose long term.

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