The North Melbourne Football Club, competing in the Australian Football League, stands as one of the world’s oldest sporting organisations. Defined by its bold, pioneering spirit and deep connection to its inner-city, working-class roots, the Kangaroos trace their history back to the 19th century. Home to four elite teams (AFL, AFLW, VFL, VFLW) at its historic Arden Street location, North Melbourne is proud to be the first professional sporting club in Australia to achieve B Corp Certification, setting a new benchmark for the national sports sector. This certification publicly affirms the club’s ethos of being champions both on and off the field. Guided by the famous ‘Shinboner Spirit’ North Melbourne operates to high ethical and responsible standards, driven by its passionate community and positive impact work, particularly through its community arm, The Huddle. The club’s B Corp status provides a critical framework for accountability, ensuring North Melbourne continues to be a leader in ethical standards and a powerful, positive force for the community it serves.
Keywords: AFL, Australian Rules, Football, Sports, North Melbourne, Kangaroos
Sector: Service with Significant Environmental Footprint
Size: 50-249 employees
B Corp Certified – Impact Score: 91
