Sustainability
A better New Zealand. A better planet. Browse what we’re doing as part of our commitment to sustainability, minimising our environmental footprint and helping our communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH
Environmental initiatives we’re undertaking
Our Sustainable Development Goals create a framework for change.
We recognise our core business relies on transportation, and as an emissions-intense organisation, we plan to continuously do better.
“Working with partners who align with our values and have a commitment to sustainability is important to us. The emissions reporting we receive each month contributes to our greater reporting, giving us a clearer picture of our carbon footprint.”
Bernie Brown, Manager Contracts and Relationships
Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections
REDUCING EMISSIONS
Reducing emissions for a better future
As part of our commitment to the environmental future, we ensure full compliance with NZ Climate Standards requirements regarding emissions measurement and recording and in 2021, our parent company Freightways was named a Top 10 Carbon Reducer by Toitū Envirocare.
MEASURING UP
Committed to a more sustainable world
On an ongoing basis, we measure and track our carbon emissions, allowing us to monitor our progress, assess key areas requiring action and reduce accordingly.
COMMUNITY
Helping our communities
The New Zealand Couriers team supports a number of charities by providing logistical support, donations and other valuable services.
REDUCING PLASTICS
Reducing fossil-based virgin plastic use
We’re committed to reducing the amount of virgin plastics we use and ensuring the rest are either reusable, recyclable or upcycled.
We now use 80%+ New Zealand-sourced recycled content (which would have been previously bound for landfill) in the manufacturing process.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY
Supplier Code of Conduct
New Zealand Couriers is a Freightways Group Limited (Freightways) business.
New Zealand Couriers is committed to working to ensure we carry out our business activities with integrity and in ways that are ethical and sustainable. To ensure that our suppliers share these values, we are fully aligned with the Freightways Supplier Code of Conduct. The Freightways Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our minimum expectations for suppliers providing goods and services to New Zealand Couriers. We expect our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and adhere to the standards and principles set out in this Code in their business activities, operations, and supply chains.
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