GENERAL

Responsible Banking & Investing

Mindful Money is a charity that promotes ethical investment via its tool that checks what funds and types of investments Kiwisavers and investment funds are putting money into e.g. oil exploration.

https://mindfulmoney.nz/

GOVERNMENT BANS

Already Banned

  • 2022 - PVC food trays & containers, all polystyrene takeaway food & drink packaging, plastic drink stirrers, plastic cotton buds,

  • 2023 - Plastic produce bags, plastic plates, bowls, cutlery and straws, plastic produce labels (like fruit stickers)

Incoming Ban 2025

  • All other PVC and polystyrene food and drink packaging

2030 Aims

  • Ban single-use coffee cups

  • Ban single-use wet wipes

  • Paper/cardboard waste reduced by 30% and 30% of the remaining waste recycled

  • Retrofit 50% of existing and commercial buildings to a high standard of energy efficiency

  • Replace 75% of gas heaters in existing commercial buildings with electric heat pumps

  • Replace 50% of gas water heaters in existing commercial buildings with electric heat pump water heaters

CARBON

Carbon footprint assessment tool for businesses & offsetting options. Businesses with online stores can also add and offset option for customers at check out with carbon click. Various monthly plans available.

https://carbonclick.com/business/

Toitu is run by Envirocare. Carbon footprint assessment tool for businesses & offsetting options, carbon certifications, schemes, and other resources.

https://www.toitu.co.nz/what-we-offer/carbon-management

Sustainable Business Network Free Self Assessment Tool

https://sustainable.org.nz/docket/sustainability-self-assessment/

Climate Action Toolbox -

https://www.tools.business.govt.nz/climate/

How the Climate Action Toolbox works -

  • Find key areas where you can reduce emissions and learn from other businesses taking action.

  • Measure the carbon footprint of your business. Set a target and track progress over time.

  • Get started on your step-by-step plan to reduce emissions. Boost your reputation while building for the future.

Clean Power

Canstar Blue - A summary of power companies and if they use renewable sources

https://www.canstarblue.co.nz/energy/green-power-nz/

NZ Compare - a guide to renewable power companies in New Zealand

https://www.nzcompare.com/n/power/the-future-of-renewable-energy-nz