“60% of consumers are now actively investing time and money in brands that do good, while nearly half have dropped products over environmental impact” (Kantar Better Futures 2025)
Discover how sustainability can drive profits, reduce costs, and open new markets.
In today’s economic climate, businesses are under more pressure than ever to cut costs, stay competitive, and grow revenue. The good news? Embracing sustainability can help you do just that.
Co-hosted by Kiwibank, WellingtonNZ and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN). At this practical and business-focused event you’ll learn how smart sustainability strategies can help your business thrive. From reducing energy bills by electrifying your operations, to winning new customers by reporting on your emissions, sustainability is no longer just the right thing to do; it’s a commercial advantage.
What to expect:
- Insights from the Sustainable Business Network on the real, bottom-line benefits of sustainability
- A keynote from Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, on how electrification is helping Kiwi businesses cut costs and future-proof against rising energy prices
- Real-world examples and tips you can apply now
- The opportunity to connect with other business leaders tackling the same challenges
About the hosts
At Kiwibank, we're proud to be B-Corp certified, joining a global movement of businesses committed to balancing purpose and profit. Sustainability is core to how we operate—from reducing our own carbon footprint to helping Kiwi businesses fund their low-emissions future. We’re investing $2 billion in sustainable finance by 2030 and offering tools to help our customers track and cut their emissions. As a purpose-led bank, we’re here to back businesses that are building a better Aotearoa.
WellingtonNZ is the Economic Development Agency for the Wellington region, supporting businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. WellingtonNZ is committed to building a sustainable region - supporting initiatives that protect the wellbeing of the people and environment, both now and in the future.
SBN supports a network of more than 400 organisations working towards a future where people and nature thrive.