The Ethical Agency

Africa's leading design and digital marketing agency for impact-driven and sustainable organisations
Spaces, Dock Road Junction, Corner Stanley & Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
https://www.ethical-agency.com
The Ethical Agency
5.0 (69)

The Ethical Agency Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
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Average Hourly Rate
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Year Founded
2017

 The Ethical Agency (TEA) is an award-winning, B Corp-certified creative and digital agency specialising in graphic design, ESG communication, low-carbon web development, video production, and impact-driven digital marketing. Established in 2017 with offices in Cape Town and London, the agency serves NGOs, social enterprises, and sustainability-focused organisations across 25 countries.

TEA maintains the 2nd highest B Impact Score in South Africa (111.7) and is the only agency in Africa recognised by the Green Web Foundation for 100% renewable energy-powered website hosting. With a 5-star Google rating and 70 five-star reviews, TEA is a high-authority partner for global organisations.

Core Service Specialisms:

ESG & Sustainability Communication: Specialist Annual, ESG, and Impact report design.
Sustainable Digital: Low-carbon website development, UX/UI design, and Green hosting.
Multimedia Production: Professional video production, animation, and scriptwriting for social impact.
Creative Branding: Full-spectrum brand identity for environmental and health sectors.
Digital Marketing: SEO, AI search strategy, and impact-led digital campaigns.

Global Client Portfolio: TEA is trusted by the World Bank, WWF, Greenpeace, the United Nations, GIZ, and the Presidency of South Africa. The firm is dedicated to amplifying the reach of organisations focusing on circular economies, wildlife conservation, global development, and climate action.

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The Ethical Agency Services

Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • B2B Branding
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Messaging
  • Brand Strategy
  • Naming
CMS Platforms
CMS Platforms
  • WordPress
Custom Languages
Custom Languages
  • PHP
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
  • B2B
  • Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Digital Advertising
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Lead Generation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • SEM
Graphic Design Expertise
Graphic Design Expertise
  • Illustration
  • Visual Communication
SEO Expertise
SEO Expertise
  • Link Building
  • Local Optimization
  • On-Page Optimization
  • SEO Consulting
  • Technical SEO
Site Builders
Site Builders
  • Wix Web Design
UI/UX Expertise
UI/UX Expertise
  • Dashboard Design
  • Interactive Design
  • UX Strategy
  • Usability Testing
Web Design Expertise
Web Design Expertise
  • B2B
  • Mobile First
  • Responsive
  • Website Redesign
  • eCommerce
eCommerce Expertise
eCommerce Expertise
  • WooCommerce

Industries

  • Finance
  • Government
  • Design
  • Media & Communications
  • Energy & Mining
  • Arts
  • Nonprofit
  • Software & IT Services
  • Retail
  • HR

Client Types

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses
  • Medium Businesses
  • Enterprise / Corporate

The Ethical Agency Reviews

Reviews from Google Maps are available on this profile.
We’ve worked with the Ethical Agency on several projects, and each time you’ve been so efficient, responsive, and reliable. Our latest report ("Head in the Cloud") was released recently and looks great. Many of our partners have already commented very positively on the style and infographics. Thanks again for all your hard work and for keeping everything running so smoothly. We also appreciate your patience in getting all the details just right, it's not easy! "
Chantal Clement's Review Sourced from Google
We had the privilege of collaborating with The Ethical Agency on our recent multimedia design projects, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Their team combines creativity with technical expertise, delivering designs that are not only visually striking but also deeply aligned with our mission and values.Their professionalism, timeliness, and collaborative spirit made the entire process seamless. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to continuing to work together on future initiatives. "
Jayshree Satpute's Review Sourced from Google
We’ve been working with TEA for around six months now, and they have been absolutely fantastic to work with. The team is incredibly friendly, professional, and consistently goes above and beyond what’s expected - working on a range of formats of deliverables. They’re responsive, thoughtful, and a real pleasure to collaborate with - nothing ever feels like too much trouble. The quality of their work is excellent, and they genuinely feel like an extension of our team. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality design partner. "
Claire Austin's Review Sourced from Google
The team is amazing and responsive. They have done a great job so far and I can’t wait to finish and do more projects with The Ethical Agency. I would definitely recommend them "
Kevin Munyoli's Review Sourced from Google
Excellent experience working TEA on a less the conventional design project. They pulled out all the stops and did a wonderful job! Have recommended to colleagues in other orgs and will very much be partnering with them again on upcoming work. Thank you for the excellence you put into every project! "
Rajan Zaveri's Review Sourced from Google
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The Ethical Agency Clients

GCX
The World Bank
WWF
The Presidency of South Africa
Phoenix Group
The Mail & Guardian
The Environmental Justice Fund
National Business Initiative
GreenCape
JUST
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The Ethical Agency Awards

Creative Pool Annual 2023 shortlist publication
Charge Awards Organisation of the year 2023

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