Superannuation
Australia's second largest superannuation fund, with $130bn under management following the merger between First State Super, VicSuper and WA Super in 2020.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2026)
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Aware Super Pty Ltd
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Carbon neutral company
Climate Active is an Australian Government program that supports voluntary climate action by certifying businesses and organisations that measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality. Aware Super is certified for its business operations.
Source: Climate Active
(2025)
1.9% in Social Benchmark
The 2026 Social Benchmark assessed the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company received a score of 1.9/100. The average score was 20 and the highest score was 75.
12.6% in Financial System Benchmark
The 2025 Financial System Benchmark ranks 400 financial institutions across five distinct measurement areas: Strategy, governance and stewardship, Financing climate and nature protection and restoration, Environmental footprints, Inclusive finance and Responsible business conduct. This company ranked #172/400, with a total score of 12.6 out of 100. The average score was 12.2 and the highest score was 43.
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
This company is listed by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as a Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holder. The citation is designed to encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces.
Source: WGEA
(2025)
23% in Gender Benchmark
In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 23 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
Company Details
Founded:
2020
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Vocus Group Ltd
(50% owned)
Telecommunication service provider
Founded in 2007, they provide internet, fibre, data centres and unified communications across Australia and New Zealand. They merged with Amcom Telecommunications Ltd in 2015, combining a west coast company with the east coast based Vocus. They then merged as equals with telecommunications reseller, M2 Group, in February 2016 making the merged company Australia's fourth largest telco. M2 brought consumer brands (iPrimus, Slingshot, Orcon and Dodo), business brands (Commander, CallPlus and 2Talk) and wholesale brands (M2, CallPlus) to the merger. The Dodo brand also includes gas and electricity. Vocus operated under brands Vocus, Engin, Flip and Amnet. Vocus announced the acquisition of national fibre network company, Nextgen Networks in June 2016. Acquired by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) and Aware Super, who formed a consortium called Voyage Australia Pty Limited for this acquisition in 2021.
Dodo Services Pty Ltd
Telecommunications, energy and insurance
Started by Larry Kestelman and Michael Slepoy in Melbourne in 2001, Dodo provides services for internet, mobile phone, telephone, electricity and gas, insurance products and alarm monitoring, predominantly to residential customers. Sold to M2 Group Limited for AU$250m in 2013. M2 Group subsequently merged with Vocus Communications Ltd in February 2016 and the merged companies took the Vocus name.