Dutjahn, is a sacred tree that is inextricably linked to the Indigenous people of Australia. The commercialisation of sandalwood oil can thus be considered an economic transaction of Indigenous culture.
Ensuring Aboriginal people have fair and equitable share in the sandalwood business, is an ethical position that Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils promotes and has adopted, with 50% of our company owned by Indigenous Australians.
A direct chain of custody from wood to oil
PROVENANCE
PRODUCTS
Clinton Farmer
Director, Dutjahn Custodians | Owner, Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils
The first Australian organisation to receive the prestigious United Nations Equator Prize
One of 22 Equator Prize 2019 winners, we were recognised for our community and indigenous peoples’ initiatives that advance innovative nature-based solutions for sustainable development. The 2019 awards, had 847 nominations from across the world and Dutjahn was the only recipient from a developed nation.
Supplying global perfume brands including Estee Lauder, Dutjahn was selected as an outstanding example of a local, nature-based solution to climate change and sustainable development. The company was recognised for promoting cultural identity in WA, and supporting local livelihoods through the sustainable harvest of sandalwood oil for the global luxury perfume market.