Savers
Savers is a thrift store retail business operating over three hundred stores throughout the United States, Canada and Australia.
Savers has a long tradition of driving positive social impact through its business model of sustainable retail while reinvesting into communities, combining environmental responsibility with community benefit.
This rich history reflects a philosophy that lasting change is possible when success in business and social good are aligned.
In Australia, Savers has established a strong partnership with Diabetes Victoria, spanning more than 25 years, supporting programs and initiatives that improve the lives of people living with, or at risk of, diabetes.
This collaboration shows how 'partnership for purpose' can significantly increase reach, strengthen resources, and deliver substantial health outcomes.
Savers has more recently connected with the newly founded, Diabetes Innovation and Impact Foundation (DIIF), further extending its impact into research, innovation, and international collaboration.
By supporting DIIF’s mission, Savers contributes to advancing new ideas, building stronger networks, and ensuring that progress in diabetes research is possible on a global scale and is translated into meaningful change.
Read more about other partnerships here.
Objectives
- Lead in promoting the reuse of second-hand goods, reducing waste, and supporting a circular economy.
- Partner with not-for-profit organisations by purchasing donated goods and providing accessible donation drop-off centres.
- Minimise environmental impact by diverting goods from landfill, formalising environmental, social, governance (ESG) commitments, and measuring emissions.
- Drive growth by expanding shopfront retail outlets, introducing new store formats, increasing awareness and availability, while diversifying the customer base.
- Establish ESG programs that measure impact, ensuring sustainability and social responsibility commitments are clear and accountable.
Impact
- Advancing research and innovation: Savers contributes to research projects that explore new models of care, digital solutions, and early intervention strategies.
- Driving sustainability and social change: Savers’ circular economy model significantly reduces waste while funding initiatives that create healthier, more resilient communities.
- Building stronger networks: The collaboration fosters stronger connections between researchers, health professionals, community organisations and policymakers, helping to accelerate progress and deliver scalable solutions.
