Social Impact at EFI

At EFI Furniture, we believe businesses have a responsibility to create meaningful, positive impact for the communities we serve. Our Social Impact Strategy outlines the commitments, values, and actions that guide how we support people, strengthen communities, and operate with fairness, respect, and responsibility. From inclusive employment to ethical supply chains and community partnerships, we strive to make a positive difference in every part of our business.

Our Social Impact Vision

EFI’s vision is to contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future by embedding social responsibility into our people, operations, and partnerships. We aim to deliver long-term value that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, the environment, and the broader community.

Our approach is grounded in three pillars: People. Community. Responsibility.

Inclusive Employment and Workforce Diversity

EFI is committed to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Diversity Inclusion: More than 10% of our workforce participates in the NDIS, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing safe, meaningful employment opportunities for people living with disability. We provide:

Flexible work arrangements
Tailored role adjustments
Mentoring and supportive supervision
Accessible, inclusive facilities
Career development and training pathways

Equal Opportunity Employment: EFI is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Our hiring practices actively support diversity across gender, age, culture, ethnicity, and background.

Safe and Healthy Workplaces: We maintain strong Work Health & Safety systems and invest in employee wellbeing programs to ensure every team member feels valued, supported, and safe.

Reconciliation Action Plan

EFI Furniture is committed to advancing reconciliation and creating long-term, meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our Indigenous Strategy is guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Policy, which focuses on four pillars:

1. Relationships:

Building respectful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, suppliers, and organisations through ongoing engagement, consultation and collaboration.

2. Respect:

Embedding cultural respect across the business by providing cultural awareness training, incorporating Acknowledgement of Country into EFI spaces and communications, and educating staff on First Nations histories, cultures and protocols.

3. Opportunities:

Expanding economic participation through Indigenous employment pathways, supplier engagement, and community partnerships.

4. Governance:

Establishing an internal RAP working group to oversee commitments, track progress, and ensure continuous improvement.

This strategy reflects EFI’s commitment to reconciliation and supports our long-term goal of contributing meaningfully to equity and inclusion for First Nations peoples.

EFI FURNITURE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

1. Purpose

EFI Furniture is committed to advancing reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. This Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Policy outlines EFI’s commitment to fostering respectful relationships, cultural understanding, and equitable opportunities within our organisation and broader community. It forms part of EFI’s broader social sustainability framework and demonstrates our support for national reconciliation efforts.

2. Our Vision for Reconciliation

EFI Furniture’s vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have fair and equal access to opportunities, where their cultures and histories are acknowledged and celebrated, and where businesses play an active role in creating a more just and inclusive society.

We recognise the unique contribution of First Nations peoples and seek to support their participation in our workforce, supply chain, and community partnerships.

3. Our Commitment

EFI commits to:

Building meaningful and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations

Creating and maintaining a culturally safe and inclusive workplace

Supporting economic participation and procurement opportunities

Promoting awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights

Implementing governance mechanisms that demonstrate accountability and continuous improvement

This policy supports the development of EFI’s inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan.