DuluxGroup Partners with Kinaway!

Overview of the Partner’s business

DuluxGroup is a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium branded products that enhance, protect and maintain the places and spaces where people live and work.  With a heritage spanning more than a century, DuluxGroup's portfolio includes some of the region’s most trusted brands, including Dulux, Cabot’s, Berger, British Paints, Porter’s Paints, Selleys, Yates, Seasol and B&D.  Across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Europe, DuluxGroup supports residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial markets. DuluxGroup is committed to operating responsibly, putting safety first, reducing our environmental impact and creating positive, lasting value for the communities we are proud to be part of.

Engagement with the Indigenous sector & actions toward reconciliation

DuluxGroup has taken a structured and strategic approach to engaging with the Indigenous sector, particularly through the Dulux Trade First Nations Reconciliation Strategy and roadmap (2025–2027). This strategy is built on three strategic priorities: Respect, Relationships, and Opportunities. Key actions include:

• Developing targeted and inclusive job advertisements and expanding graduate programs to attract First Nations talent.

• Building relationships with First Nations employment providers and business networks, such as Kinaway.

• Implementing supplier diversity policies and setting First Nations supply targets.

• Delivering cultural competency learning programs and reviewing policies to ensure a culturally safe and respectful workplace.

• Supporting community projects, paint donation programs, and First Nations paint training courses.

These initiatives are overseen by a dedicated Steering Committee and are designed to create meaningful, measurable impact across employment, procurement, and community engagement.

Why did the Partner sign up with Kinaway?

DuluxGroup’s decision to partner with Kinaway was driven by a commitment to building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and communities. By joining Kinaway, DuluxGroup aims to deepen its engagement with Indigenous suppliers, access expertise and networks that support supplier diversity, and accelerate progress towards its First Nations Reconciliation Strategy objectives. The partnership reflects DuluxGroup’s belief that collaboration with Kinaway will help create sustainable economic opportunities and foster genuine reconciliation.

What is the Partner’s mission or aim in supporting the Indigenous economy? How will Kinaway member businesses benefit from this partnership?

DuluxGroup’s aim is to actively support the development of a strong and sustainable Indigenous economy by fostering meaningful employment pathways, strengthening business capability, and enabling long-term growth opportunities for First Nations enterprises.

Through its partnership with Kinaway, member businesses will gain tangible benefits, including:

• Improved visibility and access to DuluxGroup procurement pathways and supply chain opportunities.

• Targeted capability development through training and skills programs.

• Opportunities to participate in collaborative initiatives across community and industry projects.

• A structured approach to engagement, ensuring ongoing dialogue, feedback, and continuous improvement.

This partnership is designed to create lasting economic participation and positive outcomes for First Nations businesses and communities.

How does the Partner hope to benefit from their partnership with Kinaway?

Through partnering with Kinaway, DuluxGroup is seeking to build deeper connections with the Indigenous business sector in Vitoria while strengthening its own approach to inclusive procurement and cultural engagement.

The partnership provides DuluxGroup with the opportunity to:

• Broaden and diversify its supplier network by engaging credible and capable First Nations businesses.

• Enhance internal capability and understanding through exposure to Indigenous-led training and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate on initiatives that deliver shared social and community value.

• Embed continuous learning and improvement into its procurement and partnership practices through ongoing engagement with Kinaway.

Ultimately, DuluxGroup aims to align its commercial activities with meaningful social impact, driving mutual value for both the business and the Indigenous economy.