{"id":13022,"date":"2025-10-08T10:07:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T21:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzbusiness.co.nz\/?p=13022"},"modified":"2025-10-08T10:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T21:07:13","slug":"construction-sector-leads-sustainability-charge-despite-industry-pressures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzbusiness.co.nz\/awards\/construction-sector-leads-sustainability-charge-despite-industry-pressures","title":{"rendered":"Construction sector leads sustainability charge despite industry pressures"},"content":{"rendered":"

The construction sector has emerged as the biggest driver of sustainability innovation in New Zealand, leading this year\u2019s Sustainable Business Awards with more finalists than any other industry, despite facing continued economic headwinds.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Of the 119 finalists on The Next List 2025<\/strong><\/a>, 22 come from the built environment sector, underlining how the country\u2019s builders, architects, and materials innovators are reimagining what a low-carbon future can look like.<\/p>\n

The Next List, now in its second year, showcases New Zealand\u2019s most forward-thinking sustainable innovators, individuals, projects and organisations driving bold, potentially transformative change across industries.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really thrilled to see such an uplift in the built environment space, especially in a sector that\u2019s been under real pressure,\u201d says Rachel Brown ONZM, Founder and CEO of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN).<\/p>\n

\u201cIt shows that when conditions are tough, innovation doesn\u2019t slow down \u2013 it gets going.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2025 list has grown from 95 entries in 2024 to 119 this year, reflecting a surge of sustainability-led initiatives across the country and across sectors.<\/p>\n

Brown says the growth of the Next List<\/em> represents more than just numbers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe leap in companies on the list this year isn\u2019t just a signal of growth, it\u2019s momentum for a new economy,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese people and ventures aren\u2019t dreaming about a better future, they\u2019re building it in real time. They\u2019re confronting the toughest challenges we face – from climate disruption to waste to deep inequality – and proving that transformation comes from bold ideas backed by action and finance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alongside the Built Environment, food & beverage (14 finalists) and waste to value (11 finalists) were among the strongest performing sectors. The list also reflects a significant increase in regional diversity, with sustainable innovation thriving well beyond Auckland and Wellington.<\/p>\n

Now in its 23rd year, the Sustainable Business Awards focus on two high-impact categories \u2014 Disruptive Innovation, recognising bold, scalable sustainability solutions, and Transformational Leadership, celebrating individuals and organisations driving systemic change.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Next List finalists, Brown says, are \u201cevidence of a mission-led shift in how we design a brighter economy, one that backs ingenuity, regenerates our natural systems and creates a thriving Aotearoa New Zealand for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2025 Awards ceremony will be held at MOTAT, Auckland, on Thursday 20 November, where winners and highly commended finalists will be announced.<\/p>\n

The evening will also include a showcase of exhibits from organisations on The Next List.<\/p>\n

SBN says last year\u2019s Next 95 group has already shown the tangible impact of spotlighting sustainable business leaders. From solar farms and zero-waste textiles to food rescue networks and circular construction, 2024 finalists have expanded their reach and deepened their community and environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Among them, Lodestone Energy – winner of Disruptive Innovation 2024 – now operates three solar farms and has displaced an estimated 14,600 tonnes of CO\u2082e, while Untouched World became the first New Zealand company to launch Brewed Protein\u2122, a bio-based yarn made by Spiber.<\/p>\n

Other notable examples include Lanaco, which filed a patent for a biodegradable wool-based filter; EV Maritime, which launched Auckland\u2019s first two electric ferries; and NZ Food Network, which rescued over three million kilograms of food in the past year.<\/p>\n

Brown says these success stories prove \u201cthe real-world momentum behind Aotearoa\u2019s shift toward a low-emissions, regenerative economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Next List 2025 finalists<\/h2>\n
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1<\/td>\nNaut<\/td>\nNorthland<\/td>\nTransport & Logistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nPeekaboo Backyard Eatery<\/td>\nNorthland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nMutu<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nMarley NZ (Aliaxis Group)<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nLevela Deconstruction<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nKiwiKrete<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nAutex Acoustics<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nCharissa Snijders Architect (CSA)<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nClevaco New Zealand Limited<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nEt\u016b R\u0101kau Charitable Trust<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nHilti NZ Ltd<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nImpacTex<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nSOLMECH NEW ZEALAND<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nThe Lever Room<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nTrow Group<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nWatersmart<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nBuilt Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nEcoMatters Environment Trust<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nCommunity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nKelmarna Community Farm<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nCommunity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nEco Choice Aotearoa<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nCertification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nClean for Good<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nCleaning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nImpacTex<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nClothing & Textiles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nLof<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nClothing & Textiles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nSteaddi<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nClothing & Textiles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nThe Plant Shake Company<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nWith Wild<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nSolarferm<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nPowered By Plants NZ Ltd<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nFoodprint<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nCitizen<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nBasis<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFood & Beverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nQuadrent<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nFinancial & Insurance Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nClimate Connect Aotearoa<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nElectricity, Gas, Water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nClipcrate Ltd<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nElectricity, Gas, Water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nWhitehall Technical Services Ltd<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nManufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nLanaco<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nManufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nKiwileather Innovations<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nManufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nEssity Australasia<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nManufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\nCritical Design<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nManufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nAutex Acoustics<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nManufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nGoodSense<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nMarketing & Communications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nTe Pu-a-Nga Maara<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nNature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nPackaging Recyclers<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nPackaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\nMushroom Material<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nPackaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\nRuby<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nRetail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nEllis Label<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nRetail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>\nEcostore<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nRetail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\nVitalize Sports Recovery Ltd<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nSport & Recreation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/td>\nAuckland Whale & Dolphin Safari<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nTourism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\nThe Hotel Britomart<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nTourism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>\nAlexander PR<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nTechnology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/td>\nScentian Bio<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nTechnology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>\nGoodWrap Recycling Limited<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nWaste to Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>\nPhoenix Recycling Group<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nWaste to Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/td>\nJunk2Go Ltd<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nWaste to Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/td>\nPact NZ<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nWaste to Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/td>\nEcho<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nWaste to Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>\nReclaim Ltd<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nWaste to Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/td>\nTechCollect NZ<\/td>\nAuckland<\/td>\nWaste to Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
59\u2013119<\/td>\n(See full list online at sustainable.org.nz\/awards)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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