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View the full alphabetical list of organisations and people on the Next list - the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards finalists
Who’s next? What’s next?
The Next list throws a spotlight on who and what can make this nation a global beacon of sustainable business.
The Next list is an annual list of finalists in the Sustainable Business Awards.
In this list lives the potential for a more equitable future. Radically reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The elimination of waste. The reuse of resources. A natural world reflourishing into abundance.
See who's Next in each of the categories below for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards. You can also view the full alphabetical list.
Awards Categories
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Learn more about Aotearoa New Zealand's pre-eminent sustainability awards
View the Next list 2025
In 2025, there were 119 organisations and people on the list.
View the Next list 2024
In 2024, there were 95 organisations and people on the list'.