ZooX Fund Patrons

The GPT Group

GPT’s vision is to create and sustain environments that enrich people’s lives.  As a property owner, manager and developer, we are committed to our assets and their communities for the long-term as we aim to build sustainable legacies.
 
"The protection of the Great Barrier Reef is very much in line with GPT’s philosophy of contributing to healthy communities.  The Reef is one of Australia’s most iconic, ecologically important assets and we are proud to be a part of the efforts to ensure its preservation today and for future generations." -

Michael Cameron, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, GPT

 

 

Qantas Foundation

“The Great Barrier Reef is iconic to all Australians, and the Qantas Foundation was extremely pleased to be able to donate to a cause that will pursue one of Australia’s key environmental issues.
 
It was an easy choice to make for the Qantas Foundation when deciding to donate to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation – it is such an iconic part of our natural landscape. In addition, the Qantas Foundation recognises how important the reef has been to our tourism industry, and this is also a way to contribute to a sustainable future.”

Shirley Davies, General Manager, Qantas Foundation

 

Telstra

"The Great Barrier Reef is vitally important to Australia and Australians. Telstra is proud of the support we provide to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation so they can continue their vital work in protecting the Reef. 

Telstra and the GBRF work together, learning from each other, and lending expertise. Telstra is committed to providing good stewardship of the environment. Together, we are striving to make a positive difference."

David Thodey, CEO, Telstra 

 

 KPMG

KMPG

"The potential loss of the Great Barrier Reef is incomprehensible. As one of the  founding supporters of the fund KPMG is committed to providing financial support to assist the leading scientific research into the fight against the effects of climate change on our reef.

KPMG has a global commitment to reducing the effects of climate change and addresses this challenge in our business operations, the services we provide to clients and by educating our people.

We recognise that our people are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference. Through our partnership and the ZooX Ambassadors Program we are able to educate and inspire our people to take action on environmental and broader sustainability issues.”

Geoff Wilson, CEO, KPMG

 

 Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

“The environment and its continued wellbeing is something that we at the Commonwealth Bank take seriously. We are strong supporters of initiatives that ensure we have a sustainable environment.

Supporting the ZooX™ Fund is one way the Commonwealth Bank, and the broader community, can make a tangible difference in our efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef. The Bank and its people are proud and excited to be a part of this major and necessary new initiative.”

Barbara Chapman, Group Executive

 


Energetics

Energetics

 “Energetics has always aspired to have a positive impact on the environment, indeed it is our raison d’être. We therefore see our involvement with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation as a natural complement to the Energetics’ culture.

We are excited to be associated with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation on many levels, and our commitment is driven the image of our great national environmental icon – and what could be lost.”

Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics