BNZ is one of New Zealand’s largest banks employing over 5000 people nationwide. In 2010 they made the switch to Fairtrade coffee, tea and sugar.
Member Stories
SKYCITY employer Case study
Employing young, sole parents makes sense for SKYCITY. The company is focussed on growing future talent and SKYCITY says the Welfare to Work programme fits nicely with the business’ work on sustainability.
SKYCITY staff Case study
Two young mothers thriving in work have come through the Welfare to Work programme and are now SKYCITY employees in the Koru Lounge at Auckland airport.
Lion W2W Case Study
As one of New Zealand’s largest beverage companies, Lion sees the Welfare to Work programme as a way to actively help address high unemployment levels in New Zealand while embracing a more diverse workforce.
4Sight Consulting – CEMARS – Enviro-Mark Solutions
4Sight is determined to take action within their own organisation; they didn’t accept that business growth had to mean a growing footprint as well.
Creating resilient businesses
The Resilient New Zealand report has been developed by IAG, BNZ, Vodafone, BECA and the New Zealand Red Cross. Contributing More: Improving the role of business in recovery identifies important lessons for business.
New Zealand Pilot of the Ecosystems Services Review: Case studies & insights
The SBC and Landcare Research worked with member companies from key sectors of the economy to pilot the ESR tool. Each company assessed the ecological impact of an aspect of their business activity and have produced a case study on their findings and outcomes.
Business leaders on sustainability: Fraser Whineray
Fraser Whineray (CE, Mighty River Power), talks about how Kaitiakitanga is core to Mighty River Powers’ work and why sustainability is important to all New Zealand businesses.
Business leaders on sustainability: Volker Kuntzsch & Carl Carrington
Volker Kuntzsch (CEO, Sanford Ltd) and Carl Carrington (CEO, Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd) talk about their collaborative work and the business benefit from this.
Business leaders on sustainability: Alice Andrew
Alice Andrew (Owner & Director, 4Sight Consulting) talks about embedding sustainability at 4Sight Consulting and why this is important to clients.
ESR Case Study – Insights from Landcare Research
Landcare Research have presented insights on all five case studies.
ESR Case Study – Contact Energy
A national energy company, reviewed its operating easement for hydropower activities on the Clutha River from Lake Hawea to downstream of the Roxburgh Dam.