For a restored and thriving Aotearoa
As a purpose-driven business, we’re proud to invest 100% of our profits in Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation for the environment and our communities. Here we share some of the ways we’re making a positive difference in sustainability for our people and planet.
For a restored and thriving Aotearoa
As a purpose-driven business, we’re proud to invest 100% of our profits in Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation for the environment and our communities. We have a shared goal to help build a restored and thriving Aotearoa.
Here we share some of the ways we’re making a positive difference in sustainability for our people and planet.
Invested in sustainable business
Sponsoring the Starting out on Sustainability Workshop Series
2024
Like us, many kiwi businesses are passionate about sustainability, but don’t know where to begin. That’s why we partner with the Sustainable Business Network for their year-round workshop series. By taking part, you’ll get access to experts, tools and resources that will help kickstart your sustainability journey. Topics covered include: the circular economy; product stewardship and sustainability reporting.
We’re proud to offer TMNZ clients free access with code TMNZ2024
Invested in sustainable business
Sponsoring the Starting out on Sustainability Workshop Series
2024
Like us, many kiwi businesses are passionate about sustainability, but don’t know where to begin. That’s why we partner with the Sustainable Business Network for their year-round workshop series. By taking part, you’ll get access to experts, tools and resources that will help kickstart your sustainability journey. Topics covered include: the circular economy; product stewardship and sustainability reporting.
We’re proud to offer TMNZ clients free access with code TMNZ2024
Celebrating New Zealand’s change makers
2023
Looking towards a thriving future for people, environment and business in Aotearoa, the Sustainable Business Network’s Change Maker Award celebrates inspiring young people.
Over the years, TMNZ has sponsored the award which recognises those taking action to help solve the environmental and social challenges we face as a nation, for generations to come. The winner is announced at the Sustainable Business Awards at the end of each year.
Celebrating New Zealand’s change makers
2023
Looking towards a thriving future for people, environment and business in Aotearoa, the Sustainable Business Network’s Change Maker Award celebrates inspiring young people.
Over the years, TMNZ has sponsored the award which recognises those taking action to help solve the environmental and social challenges we face as a nation, for generations to come. The winner is announced at the Sustainable Business Awards at the end of each year.
Net carbonzero certified
We’re proud to take science-based action for the environment, having committed to our low carbon future with our Toitū net carbonzero certified operations. This means that we have not only measured our emissions in line with ISO 14064-1, but are managing and reducing against Toitū requirements.
As a net carbonzero certified organisation, we take another step toward our purpose-led journey to be 100% invested in Aotearoa.
Net carbonzero certified
We’re proud to take science-based action for the environment, having committed to our low carbon future with our Toitū net carbonzero certified operations. This means that we have not only measured our emissions in line with ISO 14064-1, but are managing and reducing against Toitū requirements.
As a net carbonzero certified organisation, we take another step toward our purpose-led journey to be 100% invested in Aotearoa.
Our people and purpose at work
As a part of our commitment to reinvesting 100% of profits for good, every employee chooses a charity to receive a $1000 donation from TMNZ and Whakatapu Aotearoa Foundation. See the causes personally selected by our people:
Our people and purpose at work
As a part of our commitment to reinvesting 100% of profits for good, every employee chooses a charity to receive a $1000 donation from TMNZ and Whakatapu Aotearoa Foundation. See the causes personally selected by our people:
Creating a sustainable office
When we kick-started the process of finding a new Auckland home in 2021, we were eager to do things differently and place a strong emphasis on sustainability.
We love our new home — from the Jacobsen’s carpets made from recycled drinking bottles and Tarkett hard floors manufactured from recycled PVC to the Green Tag Certified Autex Cube ceiling tiles, made with at least 40 percent recycled materials.
We were also careful not to let anything end up in landfill during the move, by teaming up with All Heart New Zealand.
Our shared impact
April 8, 2024
AUT Living Labs – Impact Story
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation supports Learning from Nature — part of the Living Labs programme — where students and staff undertake research while…
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June 23, 2023
NZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 – Kai Commitment – Impact story
To help catalyse a system change in the way we manage and measure food waste, Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation backed NZFWC 12.3 and the Kai Commitment.
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May 16, 2023
Mindful Money – Impact Story
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation helped Mindful Money increase the number of positive investment options to change the way the money flows.
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April 17, 2023
Te Kiwi Māia – Impact Story
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation invested in Te Kiwi Māia to help provide therapy for public service employees who experience trauma through work.
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February 17, 2023
Mindful Fashion – Impact Story
With support from Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation, Mindful Fashion has developed an NZ fashion industry programme and roadmap to drive climate action.
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November 16, 2022
Upside Youth Mentoring – Impact Story
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation provided upfront and milestone support for Upside’s work with disadvantaged young people.
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October 11, 2022
Auckland Climate Festival – Impact story
Auckland Climate Festival was launched in 2021 with the help of Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation’s initial grant, impact loan and strategy support.
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September 15, 2022
Live Ocean – Impact Story
As an initial partner, Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation provided catalytic funding for Live Ocean and their work to scale up action for a healthy ocean.
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July 7, 2022
All Heart NZ – Impact Story
Through Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation, All Heart NZ has been able to grow their services, enabling corporates to rethink and redesign waste out.
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Read our Impact Review magazine
TMNZ and Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation have collaborated to produce a collection of stories and editorial that showcases some of the ways we’re helping to build a restored and thriving Aotearoa.