Partnerships ScrapTrade.com.au
ScrapTrade scales by wiring trust, data and logistics into a single global marketplace. We partner with logistics providers, verification labs, technology vendors, corporate buyers and finance partners to make bulk scrap trade faster, verifiable and auditable. If you move material, validate quality, or build tools for circular supply chains, partnering with ScrapTrade plugs you into a verified global B2B network, trade-level data for ESG reporting, and clear commercial pathways. Work with us to turn operational capability into measurable circular outcomes.
Why partner with ScrapTrade
- Market access at scale. Connect to verified buyers and sellers across regions.
- Data-driven value. Trade-level datasets feed sustainability reporting and Scope 3 programs.
- New commercial channels. Referral, revenue-share and API monetisation models.
- Compliance-first operations. Verification, documentation and seven-year record retention for audit readiness. See our Legal & Compliance.
- Built for scale. Region-aware integrations, sandbox APIs and developer support.
Partnership types (who we work with)
Logistics & Freight Partners
Provide door-to-door pickup, bonded warehousing, customs clearance and export expertise. We coordinate shipments through partner networks and can route verified loads to preferred carriers.
Verification & Testing Labs
Offer assays, chain-of-custody verification, contamination testing and independent grade certification. Partner integrations reduce disputes and improve verified trade volumes.
Technology & Data Partners
APIs, IoT weighing hardware, AI pricing engines and marketplace tooling that improve matching, pricing accuracy and operational efficiency. We support sandbox access and tiered API keys.
Corporate & Finance Partners
Large buyers, procurement teams, sustainability-linked lenders and corporate offtakers that require verified circular material supply and auditable impact metrics.
Industry Bodies & NGOs
Standards bodies, trade associations and NGOs for pilots, policy alignment and large-scale traceability projects. We welcome collaboration that improves sector transparency.
- Referral & revenue share: Flexible models based on partner role and region.
- API & integration: Sandbox, test and production API access; developer documentation and support.
- Co-marketing: Case studies, joint webinars and priority placement for partner services.
- Data access: Aggregated, anonymised market intelligence (subject to privacy and contractual rules).
- SLA & onboarding: Technical onboarding, sandbox trials and pilot support.
How to become a partner onboarding steps
- Intro call: Discovery to match capability and commercial model.
- Due diligence: Business IDs, insurance and compliance documentation.
- Technical integration: API keys, sandbox testing and integration checklist.
- Pilot: Small-scale pilot trades, verification, and KPI measurement.
- Go-live: Production keys, commercial agreement and rollout support.
Note: Timeline varies by partner type typical pilots run 28 weeks depending on region and scope.
Compliance, risk & responsibilities
- Partners must comply with local and international trade laws, export controls, and hazardous-material regulations.
- ScrapTrade acts as a facilitator partners remain responsible for service delivery (logistics, testing, payments).
- Partners must meet our data protection and confidentiality requirements; trade documents are retained for 7 years for audit purposes. See our Privacy Policy and Legal & Compliance.
- For sector best practice we reference OECD guidance on resource efficiency and circular economy frameworks.
Case studies & expected KPIs
- Typical KPIs: verified tonnes per month, pilot time-to-delivery, dispute rate reduction after verification integration.
- Example outcome: Partner reduced shipment disputes by 40% and increased verified trade volume by 25% within three months of integration.
We publish anonymised joint case studies for successful pilots.
FAQs (short, featured-snippet style)
Q: Do you require exclusivity?
A: Usually no. We operate a marketplace model and work non-exclusively. Region-specific exclusivity can be negotiated.
Q: How are partner payments handled?
A: Payments can be routed via our platform or settled directly per contractual terms details are agreed in the partner SOW.
Q: Can partners access trade-level data?
A: Partners receive scoped, contractually-agreed data consistent with our Privacy Policy.
Ready to partner?
Send a brief introduction with your organisation type, region and capability to info@scrap.trade or apply via Partner Onboarding. Well respond with a partnership brief, integration guide and next steps.
Become a Partner info@scrap.trade | Partner Onboarding
Request API spec or book a discovery call.
Legal & company info (page footer)
Headquarters: Australia | Email: info@scrap.trade | Website: https://scraptrade.com.au
Sample strategic partner (example):
Sands Industries
Unit 16/191, McCredie Avenue, Smithfield, NSW 2175
Phone: +61 4415 9165 | Sales: sales@sandsindustries.com.au
