About us
Founded in 2017, The Ethical Agency is the leading digital marketing agency, for sustainable organisations in South African. Consisting of a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who believe that good business can be conducted sustainably, and with care for the planet, with positive results.
We are actively seeking to forge relationships with organisations who are making a positive contribution to the planet and society, with an aim to foster relationships where our collective actions and voices can have the widest impact.
How are we an ethical business?
We are leading by example in reducing our own footprint and making recommendations to help our clients and partners reduce theirs. In short, we undertake the following:
- We follow the guidelines in our own sustainability and ethical policy
- We are a carbon neutral business, and offset our carbon omissions through climateneutralgroup.co.za
- We offset all of our electricity usage by purchasing the equivalent in renewable energy from the Darling Wind Farm in the Western Cape of South Africa
- We plant trees every month to further help offset our carbon and to actively give back
The Ethical Agency is a Level 4 EME exempted micro-enterprise contributor with 100% procurement recognition, and is registered on the national government Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Diversity, equity and inclusion
The Ethical Agency is an inclusive company that doesn’t discriminate, and ensures an equitable balance of race and gender in our hiring policies. We provide equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, faith, sexual preference, gender, pregnancy, origin, age, marital status, or disability. All employment aspects, including recruitment, training, promotion, benefits, and pay, are fair and consistent.
Our digital marketing services
Digital Marketing
Digital marketing services – digital marketing strategies & campaigns: social media, SEO, Google Ads, PPC/Paid media, content creation, influencer marketing, video marketing.
Brand Strategy
World-class branding and graphic design services for both digital and print. Specialising in brand development, stationery, publication design, social media, digital and website design.
Website Development
Experienced WordPress website design and development, website maintenance and renewable energy powered hosting. Ensuring security and stability of your robust website at all times.
Satisfied clients
Katharina Gihring2024-03-20Wonderful team to work with that goes out of their way to create a beautiful digital product.
Kia Kids-innovate-africa2024-01-11We received an impecable service from Brett and the team. We received exactly what we've ordered at a really good price. As a rising social impact organisation, every penny spend without the exchange of value could paralise our mission. But, The Ethical Agency, even though they work with global organisations, they were flexible to support us and we are very happy with their service. Bret went above what the briefing required, by taking his time to call/ virtual meet with us to provide added support. The team live up-to their organisation's name and values. A big thanks to you Brett and the team. We hope to work with you guys again in the near future!
Christo van Schalkwyk2023-12-13What an absolute pleasure working with the TEA team! Professional, friendly and always willing to help. Highly recommended.
Scott Peter Smith2023-12-13We've worked a number of times with the Ethical Agency now and they have always delivered, on time, on brief and have been available for any tweaks. Lovely to work with
Just SA2023-12-13Fabulous, committed team! TEA are always willing to go the extra mile to do what is right.
Michelle Shields2023-11-08I have really enjoyed working with The Ethical Agency. They have been professional and friendly and really helped elevate the brand identity of our new venture. Thank you to Brett and his star team.
Evariste Umba2023-08-18Good feedback from the Switchboard and CEO
Joette Emerton2023-05-23I've worked with The Ethical Agency for a few years now, the team is always friendly and helpful and they produce great work! They're always mindful of costs with us being a non-profit, which we really appreciate. All round a great design agency that I highly recommend!
Kira Erwin2023-05-20The Ethical Agency recently designed and developed the Africa Zero-Waste Hub. They were very professional and responsive. I was really impressed by both the creativity and development skills. I would use them again in a heartbeat!