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Women make up a significant portion of New Zealand’s sustainability workforce, pushing the boundaries on how we design, operate and reshape systems in alignment with people and planet. Across beverage companies, certification bodies, and lecture theatres, they are not only...
In a landmark decision, a Labour and National MP have jointly agreed to make progress on a long-awaited Modern Slavery Bill. It’s not every day we see legislation of this nature move forward through genuine cross-party effort. For years, New...
We know sustainability reporting can be overwhelming, time-consuming and costly. That’s why Eco Choice Aotearoa (ISO 14024) prioritises partnerships and alignment with other credible certifications and frameworks, giving Kiwi businesses a distinct advantage at home and globally. In addition to...
This article was written by CEO Laura Gemmell and first published in The Post on 19 November 2025. I was initially shocked to receive an email from my son’s school advising it would have to close due to a recall...
After three years of negotiations, six formal rounds of talks, and the involvement of over 170 countries, the outcome of the UN Global Plastics Treaty is… no deal. We were poised for a breakthrough. A legally binding agreement to tackle...
If you’re a sustainability professional, or ESG leader (environmental, social, governance), you don’t need another headline telling you that it’s rough out there. With environmental and social initiatives increasingly under threat and budgets continuing to shrink, it can feel like...
Aotearoa New Zealand is currently one of the few OECD countries without modern slavery legislation. As much as $8 billion worth of goods tainted by modern slavery are imported into the country each year. This includes products from construction and...
An adaptation of this opinion piece by CEO Laura Gemmell was published here. Last April, the Consumer Guarantees Act (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill was plucked from the parliamentary lucky dip to the delight (and quite frankly, surprise) of advocates...
Written by Kate Hall (Ethically Kate) and commissioned by Eco Choice Aotearoa, this post was originally published here. Businesses are finally starting to take responsibility for their impact and listen to the environmental values of their customers. While some are...
Our recent submission for Aotearoa New Zealand’s second Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC2) highlighted the critical role Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) can play as a high-impact, emissions reduction tool. What is Sustainable Public Procurement? SPP focuses on leveraging government purchasing power...
It’s that time of year again, Santa. The pōhutukawa trees are blooming, homemade decorations are going up and here in the office, we’re planning a low-waste party to celebrate with friends. But apart from some magical abilities to keep our...
Environmental injustice and Racism: The Consequences The most glaring consequence of environmental racism and environmental injustice is the impact on the health of affected communities. Communities exposed to environmental risks (and denied access to environmental benefits) have a higher risk...