Organisations & Community
Fairtrade ANZ
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Fairtrade Australia New Zealand work in partnership with businesses to access and build ethical supply chains that improve the lives of farmers and workers. If you are a business interested in stocking Fairtrade products or want to learn how to become Fairtrade certified, you can learn more here.
Join a global community of like-minded, passionate citizens, including farmers and families, who are working to make the world fairer. Now is the time to reflect on the power of our choices to create a better future for the planet and its people.
NZ Ethical Employers
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New Zealand Ethical Employers is founded on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). NZEE helps businesses operate ethically by providing education, support, and systems that ensure they commit to ongoing improvement and uphold human rights. All members agree to follow a Human Rights Policy & Workplace Standards and address any human rights issues they may cause or contribute to.
NZEE also connects key stakeholders to share best practices and build supply chains that prioritize workers' rights and resilience. Their goal is to enhance employment quality, raise standards, and ensure fair competition that respects workers' rights.
By joining NZEE and embracing these principles, businesses contribute to a work environment that protects and advances the well-being of all employees.
Learn more about becoming an NZEE member on their website.
Amfori
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amfori BSCI provides a Code of Conduct with a set of values and principles that help amfori members improve their own policies and practices, such as updating purchasing contracts to conduct business responsibly. These principles apply to all sectors worldwide and comply with international regulations (e.g., International Labour Organization, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights).
Living Wage NZ
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The Living Wage emerged as a response to growing poverty and inequality that continues to hold back so many Kiwi workers, their families and our economy.
The Living Wage Movement is not aligned to any political party but seeks to influence those who have the power to change the lives of workers and their families. The focus of attention is where incomes are funded through public money, and large employers who can afford to pay a Living Wage.
Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand brings together community/secular, union and faith-based groups to campaign for a Living Wage.
They uphold four key principles, including that the Living Wage Movement is:
Non-party political
Built locally through local relationships and local issues
Independent of government in terms of funding and association
Comprised of three streams of the membership: secular/community, union, faith-based groups.
They also have an accreditation system available for employers, who meet the criteria to become a Living Wage Employer. This is a trademark and cannot be used unless a licence has been signed committing the business to pay no less than the Living Wage to directly employed and contracted workers, delivering services on a regular and ongoing basis.
Impact Hub
Sustainable Business Network
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Founded in 2002, their role is to transform leading ideas on sustainable business into action in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Sustainable Business Network provides a wide range of support for businesses looking to be more sustainable. But ultimately they work to accelerate the transition to an equitable and sustainable future.
They aim to change the systems that make the dominant economic system so extractive, unfair and unsustainable.
Benefits of joining their network includes access to exclusive free events and networking, discounts on courses and their Advisory service. You also get a vote at their AGM and your logo will be featured on their website, plus a free listing on the Circular Economy Directory (if eligible).
Mindful Fashion
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At the heart of what they do is a commitment to a sustainable and inclusive future; one where business, nature and people all thrive.
They support long term sustainable success for members and the wider clothing and textiles industry in New Zealand through our core objectives to:
Voice - for a sustainable, thriving industry through strategic advocacy and communications.
Drive - positive change, by inspiring, educating and catalysing action.
Shape - work with industry to shape the future by facilitating industry innovation and collaborative impact.
Membership is open to all members of New Zealand’s clothing and textile community whose values and actions align with the Mindful Fashion mission and charter. Members include designers, textile suppliers, makers and manufacturers, cutters, embroiderers, trim suppliers and more.
Fair Trade Association
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Their members support the global Fair Trade Movement seeking to challenge conventional trade by placing fairness in prices and wages, improved market access, and poverty alleviation at the core of international trade practices, both in our region and beyond.
They engage with and support local efforts to promote our growing network of endorsed Fair Trade Communities: councils, universities, workplaces, faith groups and schools who have demonstrated their commitment to Fair Trade.
They also recognise and promote products showing the Fairtrade Mark (managed by Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand), are network members of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) global founders of the 10 Fair Trade Principles and manage our own endorsement system, Fair Traders of Australia (based on the 10 Principles of Fair Trade). The Fair Trade Association recognises the International Fair Trade Charter.
B Corp
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Certified B Corps are a new form of business that seeks to balance purpose and profit. This means that rather than solely focusing on profit maximisation, they consider the impact of their operations on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.
There are now over 4000 B Corps around the world, with 53+ in Aotearoa. Australia/New Zealand is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for B Corp Certification. In 2020 the movement saw an increase of 25%.
Business, but Better
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After growing her award-winning brand, Ethique for the past ten years, Brianne West has decided to share her knowledge by helping entrepreneurs grow a business that is not only financially sustainable, but also changes the world and solves problems.
Business but Better offers a full resource hub with lesson updates for free and access to group mentoring, and direct access to Brianne for a fee of $350/month.
They also have a free community group on Facebook that you can learn from and two podcasts, Now, That's What I Call Business and Now That’s What I Call Green.
World Fair Trade Organisation
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This movement brings together small-scale producers, artisans, and farmers from around the world to connect them with consumers who care about sustainability and ethical sourcing. They are democratically run by a community of over 1,000 social enterprises and 1,500 shops. To date, they have positively impacted more than 900,000 livelihoods.
The WFTO acknowledge fair trade as “a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade.” They are guided by The 10 Principles of Fair Trade, which specify standards that Fair Trade Enterprises must adhere to maintain their WFTO membership.
The WFTO has also developed the first international fair trade system that assesses the entirety of a business, not just a specific product or ingredient. The WFTO Guarantee System is a rigorous process that verifies the enterprise’s structure, business model, operations and supply chains to ensure their principles are upheld.
By choosing products that are made with respect for people and the planet, you are making a positive impact on the world. Spot a number of brands endorsed by WFTO on our directory and join us in supporting their mission to promote fair and just trade practices for all.
Ethical Trading Initiative
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They support businesses to identify and reduce human rights risks in supply chains, through support, guidance, and collaboration across their membership.
ETI help organisations to develop their approach to human rights due diligence (HRDD) and actions across their supply chains. They leverage their membership to convene on workers’ rights issues and act collectively to resolve them. ETI also works with members to influence the policy and regulatory environment that enables responsible business and effective action by all stakeholders along the supply chain to ensure respect for human rights at work.
Wholesalers, Suppliers & Sourcing
Trade Aid Imports
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By choosing to purchase Trade Aid’s fair trade products, you are supporting small-scale growers and artisans around the world. They also have a selection of bulk products available to wholesalers and manufacturers, and a range of food products and handcrafted goods for retailers and workplaces.
Trade Aid is New Zealand’s largest supplier of fair trade green coffee beans, and a fair trade organic chocolate manufacturer. Needless to say, they’ve got you covered.
Ethical Fashion Initiative
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Its mission is to promote sustainable and inclusive development in emerging economies through increased trade and employment in the creative and cultural industries, fashion and textiles.
Since its founding in 2009, EFI has worked with countless designers, artisans and entrepreneurs, and with dozens of global brands and institutions in the fashion and other creative industries.
MACVAD
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MACVAD places the utmost importance on ethical sourcing. They have a team strictly focused on their ethical sourcing procedures and actively participate in the ethical and social compliance programs of their customers. MACVAD are members of BSCI & SEDEX and fully endorse The Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code.
Rautani Trading House
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Rautini Ltd was created in New Zealand to engage in offshore projects and partnerships, with the specific aim of helping farmers and primary processors in the Asia-Pacific region to become established and flourish commercially.
Rautini has enabled farmers throughout the Asia-Pacific region to flourish, significantly increasing their incomes and allowing them to improve their own lives and farms. They have been able to provide consistency of income for these farmers, something which is becoming increasingly difficult with the changing climate.
May Time
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As wholesalers, May Time do not supply direct to the public, however, if you would like to buy May Time products, please refer to their stockists page where you can locate a stockist near you or contact their sales team who are more than happy to assist.
Pacific Trade Invest
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PTI's trade services focus on the development and promotion of export-ready businesses to enable sustainable economic growth for the Pacific Islands.
They support Pacific exporters to enter or grow in international markets by connecting them with buyers and distributors, and develop their export capacity.
Alongside working directly with export clients, they collaborate with key government agencies, and national and private sector organisations to contribute to a better export business-enabling environment.
Yava Bali
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YAVA envisions prosperous villages across Eastern Indonesia with good job opportunities and fair markets for farmers. They continue to work towards this goal by producing granola and snacks that are both delicious and healthy.
Now, over 400 people work at and help lead the factory in Desa Ban. It puts into the local economy many billions of Indonesian rupiahs as it pays for local ingredients and wages.
Eco Shepherd/ Saffron Footprint
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SAFFRON footprint is Eco Shepher'd’s ethical sourcing initiative for textiles and textile-based products out of India; prinicpally developed to support Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in their transition to green.
SAFFRON footprint aims to help India’s artisans and textile workers rise up from extreme poverty. We ensure that workers and artisans across our supply chain network are paid the equivalent of India’s Minimum Wage up to Living Wage, which can be up to 2.7 times more than Minimum Wage in their district.
Consultants & Growth
The Akina Foundation
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Their dedicated team includes specialists in impact, community, enterprise, procurement and investment.
They offer a unique range of tailored consulting and business development services. This means helping businesses, government agencies, and social and community enterprises uncover the best ways to tackle challenges like poverty, inequality, environmental degradation and climate change.
Working to transform the economy by putting positive social and environmental impact at the heart of how Aotearoa New Zealand does business, they apply a value-driven approach to everything they do.
Their vision is for a sustainable, prosperous and inclusive New Zealand.
Amotai
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Amotai is Aotearoa's supplier diversity intermediary tasked with connecting Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses with buyers wanting to purchase goods, services and works.
Amotai verifies Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses and holds a national database of Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses that are ready for work.
They also provide practical advice and support to Buyer members so they can successfully engage with more Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses. This practice, commonly known as supplier diversity and development, is a dynamic and evolving discipline.
Go Well Consulting
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Their dedicated team includes specialists in impact, community, enterprise, procurement and investment.
They offer a unique range of tailored consulting and business development services. This means helping businesses, government agencies, and social and community enterprises uncover the best ways to tackle challenges like poverty, inequality, environmental degradation and climate change.
Working to transform the economy by putting positive social and environmental impact at the heart of how Aotearoa New Zealand does business, they apply a value-driven approach to everything they do.
Their vision is for a sustainable, prosperous and inclusive New Zealand.
&Bloom Sustainability
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In 2023, &BLOOM emerged as a response to the growing demand for top-tier sustainability consulting services – as investors increasingly recognize the imperative of integrating ESG considerations into their decision-making processes.
Leveraging years of international experience, founder Sydney Straver brings a wealth of expertise in ESG and sustainability strategy to clients.
&BLOOM provides advisory services that empowers businesses to assess, report on, and elevate the ESG aspects of their portfolios, fostering continuous improvement in sustainability performance. This includes support on supply chain best practice, mitigating modern slavery, securing fair labour conditions, and more.
Grow Good
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Tim specialises in working with individuals, businesses and organisations to help them tap into their purpose-fuelled potential, assisting them in the transition to becoming a force for good, hence the name: Grow Good.
His purpose-focused consulting, coaching and training programmes are specially designed for those that want to use their skills to achieve meaningful goals in life and work.
Tim’s business is one of New Zealand's founding B Corps. Tim is the B Corp Ambassador for NZ, making Tim the person to contact if you are interested in becoming B Corp certified, something he is passionate about.
Recently Tim has been co-teaching the University of Canterbury MBA Programme "Creating Impact-led Enterprises".
Gary Shaw
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Gary's path to consulting is anything but ordinary. After 20 years as a detective in New Zealand, he spent another four undercover, dismantling human trafficking rings.
He then documented these crimes in the Asia-Pacific, his work leading to victim rescues and prosecutions. Sharing his experiences (even a gripping book!), Gary went on to champion sustainability in the corporate world, guiding brands like Kathmandu and KMD Brands. His expertise even landed him a role advising the NZ government as they formulate a legislative and culturally appropriate response to Modern Slavery.
Now, Gary leverages his unique background as a consultant, speaker, and trainer, empowering others to fight modern slavery and build a more sustainable future.
Karishma Design
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Karishma Kelsey works on systems change through decolonizing education, rewilding enterprise models through indigeneity and preservation of artisanal design philosophy.
Karishma also supports rangatahi to build and create micro enterprise rooted in social and climate activism.
Do Good Jobs
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Dogoodjobs.co.nz links passionate, talented, “do-gooders” with job vacancies at organisations working to create social and environmental change.
Are you sick of listing expensive job adverts on the big job boards, only to be inundated with unsuitable applicants who aren't interested in what your organisation does and its VALUES?
When you list your vacancies on Do Good Jobs you quickly and easily reach a quality audience of skilled and purpose-led candidates, for a fraction of the price of other big job boards.
Do Good Jobs helps thousands of Kiwi not-for-profits, social enterprises, and the public sector to find great staff and volunteers – people who get WHAT you do and WHY. List your next vacancy on Do Good Jobs – New Zealand's #1 ethical job board – and find the right people to help your organisation thrive!
Auditing, Verification & Certification
LRQA
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LRQA bring together decades of unrivalled expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection and cybersecurity services.
Operating in more than 150 countries with a team of more than 5,000 people, LRQA’s award-winning compliance, supply chain, cybersecurity and ESG specialists help more than 61,000 clients across almost every sector to anticipate, mitigate and manage risk wherever they operate.
Their services cover a variety of industries, from food and beverage to construction and engineering. They specialise in a number of social audits including Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), ERSA: Responsible Sourcing Assessment and more.
Eco Choice Aotearoa
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Eco Choice Aotearoa is one of the world’s oldest and most respected ecolabels. They currently certify products and services with a combined annual revenue of more than NZD$2 billion.
In 2023, they started phasing requirements around modern slavery and social accountability into their product and service standards, starting with metal products, carpet and HVAC units. These requirements have now been extended to products under their furniture and fittings category too.
These new requirements are mandatory in order to obtain their certification – regardless of the size of the business. They have also recently launched a Sustainable Procurement Guide which aims to help businesses and government make more responsible purchases. Companies certified by Eco Choice include Will&Able, Ecostore, Dulux and more.
Oritain
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Oritain’s unique auditing methodology combines forensic science and data to detect naturally occurring elements in a product or raw material. Soil composition, climate, altitude, precipitation and other environmental factors all reveal the details of a product’s origin – which they call an Origin Fingerprint.
Once an Origin Fingerprint has been created, it can be used to audit products at any point in the supply chain – to clearly differentiate the legitimate from the fraudulent. And, unlike other traceability methods, it can never be tampered with, replicated or destroyed.
Oritain partners with some of the world’s largest and most valuable brands to support their ESG commitments, reduce the risk of fraud and unethical practices, and protect their reputations.
Fair Supply
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Founded by a human rights lawyer and an industrial mathematician, Fair Supply is a purpose driven ESG technology and data business, specialising in identifying supply chain ESG risk.
Apart from environmental standards, they help businesses assess modern slavery risks using only basic business data. They then help you make impactful decisions about your suppliers and investments and track and report progress in line with modern slavery legislation.
They also offer a complimentary trial so you can experience how your team can proactively identify ESG impacts associated with prospective suppliers in seconds with their team of experts.
B Corp
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Certified B Corps are a new form of business that seeks to balance purpose and profit. This means that rather than solely focusing on profit maximisation, they consider the impact of their operations on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.
There are now over 4000 B Corps around the world, with 53+ in Aotearoa. Australia/New Zealand is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for B Corp Certification. In 2020 the movement saw an increase of 25%.
Fairtrade ANZ
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Fairtrade Australia New Zealand work in partnership with businesses to access and build ethical supply chains that improve the lives of farmers and workers. If you are a business interested in stocking Fairtrade products or want to learn how to become Fairtrade certified, you can learn more here.
Join a global community of like-minded, passionate citizens, including farmers and families, who are working to make the world fairer. Now is the time to reflect on the power of our choices to create a better future for the planet and its people.
World Fair Trade Organisation
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This movement brings together small-scale producers, artisans, and farmers from around the world to connect them with consumers who care about sustainability and ethical sourcing. They are democratically run by a community of over 1,000 social enterprises and 1,500 shops. To date, they have positively impacted more than 900,000 livelihoods.
The WFTO acknowledge fair trade as “a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade.” They are guided by The 10 Principles of Fair Trade, which specify standards that Fair Trade Enterprises must adhere to maintain their WFTO membership.
The WFTO has also developed the first international fair trade system that assesses the entirety of a business, not just a specific product or ingredient. The WFTO Guarantee System is a rigorous process that verifies the enterprise’s structure, business model, operations and supply chains to ensure their principles are upheld.
By choosing products that are made with respect for people and the planet, you are making a positive impact on the world. Spot a number of brands endorsed by WFTO on our directory and join us in supporting their mission to promote fair and just trade practices for all.
Ethical Trading Initiative
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They support businesses to identify and reduce human rights risks in supply chains, through support, guidance, and collaboration across their membership.
ETI help organisations to develop their approach to human rights due diligence (HRDD) and actions across their supply chains. They leverage their membership to convene on workers’ rights issues and act collectively to resolve them. ETI also works with members to influence the policy and regulatory environment that enables responsible business and effective action by all stakeholders along the supply chain to ensure respect for human rights at work.
Amfori
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amfori BSCI provides a Code of Conduct with a set of values and principles that help amfori members improve their own policies and practices, such as updating purchasing contracts to conduct business responsibly. These principles apply to all sectors worldwide and comply with international regulations (e.g., International Labour Organization, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights).
Ethixbase 360
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Ethixbase360 supports your business’ third-party anti-bribery & corruption, modern slavery, and ESG risk management with scalable platform & modular point solutions. Their Explore, Enhance and Engage methodology enables companies to manage their value chain based on risk exposure from low-touch automated screening across the entire network to enhanced due diligence and hands-on engagement with high-risk suppliers and intermediaries.
Ethical Voice
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Today, auditors, retailers, industry bodies, government agencies, NGOs, civil societies, unions and consumers are interested more than ever in sound social and ethical practice.
The Ethical VOICE solution helps you achieve true transparency throughout your supply chains, identify bad employers and reward those that look after the wellbeing of all their workers.
Real-time feedback means employers can identify issues to improve productivity and wellbeing of their staff quickly. Information can be aggregated and used to identify exploitation risks across an entire sector.
Learn, Read, Listen & Watch
Now, That’s What I Call Business
Join Ethique founder Brianne West in building a new ethical business, shaking up the beverage industry.
Our Partner Brands
Our Partner Brands are a fantastic source of knowledge and experience, as they have learned from their partners and grown their businesses, overcoming obstacles along the way. Listen to Erica and Deborah of Re-Create, and Dr Robbie of The Lucy Foundation speaking at the 2019 Fairfield Conference.
We are the economy and we can change it
In this guest blog, Amanda Janoo argues that we all have the power to reshape the way our economy works. It’s time for an economy that puts people and the environment first, and we agree.
Becoming an Ethical Business
How can you improve your business ethics to positively impact both your operations and how customers perceive you? Our co-founder Dr Susan Maiava joins Ethical Sourcing Consultant, Jules Carroll in exploring this question.
Marketing & Messaging
GoodSense
GoodSense is an ethical marketing agency that use marketing as a force for good. This means they work with organisations whose products or services benefit nature or people, as well as their bottom line. With them, GoodSense reinvents marketing to grow a healthier, fairer, zero-carbon world.
Kate Kardol
Kate is a copywriting specialist and communications consultant for nonprofit organizations & cause-driven companies worldwide. Based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Fair Picture
Fairpicture is your global agency for ethical photo and video production and communication. Save resources by tapping into their local freelancer network of photographers and videographers and streamline your remote content production. Benefit from their training services and tools like the FairConsent app in your mission to communicate ethically.
Humanitix
Humanitix is the humane ticketing platform that donates all profits from bookings to childrens' and social charities. You can feel great knowing that by hosting events on Humanitix you are directly contributing to providing care and opportunities for humans all over the world!
Ethically Kate
Kate partners with brands doing good & produce 'edu-taining' content viewed by thousands of people on social media. She also writes articles on all sorts of topics, from why you shouldn't get a pet to how to consume electricity most sustainably.
Apps & Tools
CoGo
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CoGo’s carbon tracking API and consumer App enables users and businesses worldwide to measure, reduce and compensate for their impact on people and the planet. The API enables banks and other corporations to integrate carbon and sustainability data into their customer experiences - for example by providing bank customers their carbon footprint within the bank's own mobile app.
Their technology supports behaviour change through its world-leading ‘ethical nudge framework’ and offers users the ability to offset the balance of their impact via carbon credits.
CoGo’s pioneering technology and data helps people better understand the effects of their daily decisions and helps them take climate action.
“We support and encourage people on their journey to becoming more conscious consumers. We believe in a new ‘impact economy’ where all businesses are a force for good.”
Folktale.io
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Folktale's secure platform lets you gather real voices and experiences, helping organisations understand communities better and make smarter decisions.
Use Folktale for your monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes to easily capture and share participant-led stories.
If you run a business or social enterprise with a global supply chain, this tool could be greatly beneficial to help you gather data and share your producer or artisan stories.
Simply choose a template to start and invite your stakeholders to share their stories via Folktale's easy-to-use platform.
Ethical Voice
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Today, auditors, retailers, industry bodies, government agencies, NGOs, civil societies, unions and consumers are interested more than ever in sound social and ethical practice.
The Ethical VOICE solution helps you achieve true transparency throughout your supply chains, identify bad employers and reward those that look after the wellbeing of all their workers.
Real-time feedback means employers can identify issues to improve productivity and wellbeing of their staff quickly. Information can be aggregated and used to identify exploitation risks across an entire sector.
Do Good Jobs
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Dogoodjobs.co.nz links passionate, talented, “do-gooders” with job vacancies at organisations working to create social and environmental change.
Are you sick of listing expensive job adverts on the big job boards, only to be inundated with unsuitable applicants who aren't interested in what your organisation does and its VALUES?
When you list your vacancies on Do Good Jobs you quickly and easily reach a quality audience of skilled and purpose-led candidates, for a fraction of the price of other big job boards.
Do Good Jobs helps thousands of Kiwi not-for-profits, social enterprises, and the public sector to find great staff and volunteers – people who get WHAT you do and WHY. List your next vacancy on Do Good Jobs – New Zealand's #1 ethical job board – and find the right people to help your organisation thrive!
With Impact NZ
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Founded by Kiwi twin mums and entrepreneurs, Clare and Helen, With Impact aims to take away the headache of choosing a corporate gift while championing ethical and sustainable brands.
Simply choose a budget and a customisable gift card, which will be sent to your recipient. Your recipient will then be presented with a beautiful catalogue of ethical gifts to choose from.
With Impact has partnered with 450+ sustainable and socially responsible brands to curate a selection of gifts that not only delight but also make a positive impact on the world. They also support 65 New Zealand charities through our partnership with The Good Registry., gift recipients can choose to donate the value of their gift to a cause they care about.
Say goodbye to unwanted gifts with With Impact and try it out today!