Case Studies

Staff help reduce transport emissions

Initiatives for active transport rewards staff while reducing emissions

Measuring carbon footprint first step for climate action (Waka Pacific Trust)

Waka Pacific Trust reveals how it overcame the challenge faced by many organisations wanting to take climate action; how to start?

Sustainability and art combine (Govett-Brewster Art Gallery)

A large Taranaki art gallery says measuring its carbon emissions helped guide its plan for climate action and understand the changes it could make.

Working together to close the loop for uPVC and HDPE materials (Marley)

Collaboration key to creating a circular system for uPVC.

Keeping valuable building materials out of landfill (Profile Group and Fosters Construction)

Building pilot offers glimpse of low carbon housing (Fletcher Living)

Reducing waste from shop fit outs (Junk Run)

Ditching the skip through improved planning, practice and collaboration (Benton)

The climate action waka (BTW Company)

Matariki as a time to reflect on the year ahead and set climate action intentions.

Eat cake, sustainably! (Garden Cake Kitchen)

Sourcing local ingredients helps baker reduce emissions, costs and waste.

Less waste for coastal holiday park (Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park)

Waste audit helps beachfront holiday park identify new initiatives to explore. 

e-bikes for staff (Ecotricity)

Car fleet to electric (Nuralite)

Avoid or reducing flights (Nuralite)

Less flying for business saves emissions, time, and money, plus raises cash for charity.

Encourage flexible working (Goodsense)

Focus on culture and tech for a happy team

Understand your energy use (Brightly)

Taking energy use and working together saves power and emissions.

Plan to reduce your energy use (Marx Design)

Moving to a more energy-efficient workplace reduces power use by 40%.

Upgrade to more efficient lighting (Soar Print)

Printer chooses LED bulbs for improved working conditions and smaller bills.

Upgrade or replace your commercial refrigeration equipment (Commonsense Organics)

Organic store chooses safer fridges when shifting locations

Transform your business model and operations (The Mussel Inn)

Brewery transforms itself to lower emissions, attract customers, and inspire others.

Transform your products (Ethique)

Solid home and beauty products help save 10 million plastic bottles from landfill in 8 years.

Build climate action into your strategy (Kōkako)

A clear plan of action keeps an Auckland coffee roaster on track to sustainability.

Know how climate action affects your finances (Soar Print)

Cutting back on emissions-creating resources makes good financial sense for Auckland printer.