Sustainable Business Awards 2022
The Sustainable Business Awards celebrate businesses that are spearheading change for a better, more sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand. Congratulations to all winners for 2022:
Supreme Award, Transforming Aotearoa New Zealand Sponsored by NZI
Winner: Karma Drinks
Finalists: Ecotricity, McCain NZ – Timaru Plant
Regenerating Nature
Sponsored by Department of Conservation
Winner: Trees that Count – a conservation charity helping plant millions of native trees across the country. Commendation: HealthPost
Food for Good
Sponsored by New World
Winner: Hōhepa Hawkes Bay – supporting people with intellectual disabilities to fulfil their potential through education, social therapy and biodynamic land-use. Commendation: The Sustainable Food Co.
Outstanding Collaboration
Sponsored by Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Winner: Ports of Auckland & Damen Shipyard – the world’s first all-electric, zero emission tugboat. Commendation: New Zealand Food Network
Climate Action Leader
Sponsored by Waka Kotahi / NZ Transport Agency Winner: McCain NZ – Timaru Plant – this well recognised brand is reducing carbon emissions, optimising resource efficiency, saving water and cutting out waste. Commendation: Neocrete
Social Impactor
Sponsored by MAS
Winner: Karma Drinks – founded to create the world’s most ethical soft drink. It aims to connect consumers with farmers and growers.
Commendation: TROW Group
Going Circular
Sponsored by Auckland Council
Winner: All Heart NZ – a charitable trust that partners with corporates to redirect, repurpose and reduce unwanted items. Commendation: Medsalv
Communicating for Impact
Sponsored by Federation
Winner: Ecotricity – New Zealand’s only 100% carbonzero-certified renewable electricity provider. Commendation: Priority Communications & Timaru District Council
Sustainability Superstar
Sponsored by NZI
Winner: Deborah Manning – founder of food rescue organisation KiwiHarvest and New Zealand Food Network. Commendation: Dawn Baggaley, NZ Post
Change Maker
Sponsored by Tax Management New Zealand Winner: Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett – an environmental strategist for Circularity, a circular design and innovation partner. Commendation: Millie Porter, Countdown