NATURING MEANS HAPPY STAFF AND HEALTHY PROFITS
89% of kiwis believe businesses should be doing more for nature. Customers expect action and employees want to work for companies who care.
Any way you cut it, getting naturing is good for your reputation, profits and business opportunities.
5 WAYS TO GET
YOUR BUSINESS NATURING
1. DONATE
Quick, easy and shows your values.
New Zealanders are more likely to put time and money into companies that show they care about nature.
Donations are a smart way to make an impact without disrupting your business. Plus, you may qualify for a tax credit.
PRIORITY PROJECTS, MAXIMUM IMPACT
We’ve handpicked a few nature-saving projects that punch above their weight. From rare species to entire ecosystems, your business can back them through the NZ Nature Fund.
INVEST IN NATURE WITH CONFIDENCE
Help other impactful projects make a real difference to nature.
2. VOLUNTEER
Give back to your community, boost staff engagement, increase retention.
Volunteering isn’t all about getting your hands dirty. You can donate skills unique to your field, like strategy or finance. It can take a little effort, but the ROI? Worth it!
Here are some groups that can help you get started:
- Sustainable Business Network helps design volunteer programmes.
- Conservation Volunteers New Zealand can connect you with local projects.
Find a group or volunteer on your own.
3. PARTNER FOR NATURE
Nature adds around $57 billion to New Zealand's economy each year.
Partnerships help protect nature and grow your business with long-term value. They show leadership, build your brand, and connect you with your community.
Whether it’s national or regional, with financial collaborations, or in-kind support, you can give back to nature by partnering with us on Always Be Naturing.
Interested in partnering with DOC? Fill out this form to start the conversation.
Or, explore other partnership opportunities that may work for your business:
- Find a community group that shares your values and goals.
- Sustainable Business Network can link you with grassroots partners. Discover how you can collaborate through their Connect for Nature initiative.
4. SHOW YOU CARE
93% of businesses say their customers, staff and shareholders want proof they’re being more environmentally friendly.
Storytelling is a powerful business tool. Show what your brand stands for by letting customers see what you’re doing to protect nature.
Whether you share you story through social media or annual reports, keep it honest. Greenwashing is quickly spotted.
Sustainable Business Network has great guidance on engaging your audience in ways that avoid greenwashing.
For messaging tips and visuals to help you tell your story with confidence, check out our kete.
5. BRING NATURE INTO YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY
Caring about nature makes your business more sustainable and resilient.
Lead that way and make a real difference by embedding nature into your business's strategy and objectives. It could be introducing sustainable packaging, improving your supply chains, or setting team or business goals that support nature.
These organisations will help you take the first steps:
- Sustainable Business Network helps Kiwi businesses take climate action, reduce waste and restore nature. They can help you integrate nature into your business.
- New Zealand Trade and Enterprise helps companies to grow internationally for the good of New Zealand. Sustainability can play an important part in how Kiwi companies build trust globally. Learn more with NZTE's sustainability resources.
- Sustainable Business Council offers training and tools to help their member businesses lead on sustainability (PDF, 586K).
