Low carbon businesses are productive, cost-effective and consumer-friendly
Start with purpose
It's important to lay the foundations by committing to creating change within your business.
The changes come with opportunity — by playing your part in New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions future, your business can reap financial and non-financial benefits.
Get started
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Measure your emissions
Understand the carbon footprint of your business and discover where you can make the most impact.
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Create a climate action plan
Once you know where your business emissions are coming from, you can make a plan to reduce them.
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Report on your progress
You don’t have to be perfect to make an impact. Emissions reduction is a journey with room for constant improvement along the way.
The future of business is low emissions
We’ve gathered Kiwi businesses leaders from companies of all different sizes, sectors and regions to share how they’re bringing action and innovation to decarbonisation.
Where can your business make the most impact?
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Get started
Learn where to start on the journey to reduce energy and emissions in your business.
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In the office
Check out our steps to a lower cost, more energy efficient office.
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Moving people
Make small changes to your business fleet and you'll drive down fuel costs – and emissions.
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On site
Discover smart ways to operate a more profitable, lower emission site.
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Moving goods
Choose smart ways to move your goods or products, saving costs and emissions.
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Product design
Cut your carbon footprint significantly by changing how you design, make, and package your product.
Find support and funding
You don't have to go it alone when it comes to embarking on, or continuing, your sustainable business journey. Finding the right help can make all the difference.
Low cost quick wins
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Choose the right lighting
Clever design and technology could save your business up to 40% of the energy it uses for lighting.
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Commute sustainably
Enable your staff to enjoy low-emissions, low-cost and low-stress commuting.
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Work smarter
Discover smarter ways of working that benefit your team and our environment.
High impact changes worth investing in
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Plug-in to electric vehicles
Lead the pack - and save running costs - by switching up your business fleet.
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Heat efficiently
Cut your carbon footprint by running your boilers and process heat systems efficiently.
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Use efficient equipment
Save on power with efficient equipment and staff that watch out for wasted energy.
Business stories
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How people power drives climate-friendly business
The way we shop sends an important message to businesses about what we expect from them, and the idea that acting on climate change can give a competitive advantage is gaining ground.
- Low carbon choices
- Living Gen Less
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Sawmill Brewery says ‘hello’ to low-carbon beer
This independent New Zealand business is working hard to reduce its energy-related emissions.
- Low carbon choices
- Process heat
- Emission reduction
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Sustainability Series: Being climate-friendly is good business – here’s how
Method Recycling, Sudima Hotels and Ziptrek Ecotours share their sustainability journeys, and advice for other businesses looking to cut their emissions. Watch their videos.
- Innovation
- Emission reduction
- Working Gen Less