SUSTAINABILITY
Our goal is to become as sustainable a business as we reasonably can. We’re taking an honest look at where we can do better, for our business, our customers, our people and our home, Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Environmental, Social & Governance Policy sets out the commitments we make and stand behind. [Read our ESG Policy]
Plastic Free
We no longer use plastic bags for any orders. Instead, we offer reusable bags and crates, and repurpose cardboard boxes from our suppliers for customer use. We recycle wherever practical across our branches, and we work with our suppliers to reduce packaging and waste at the source.
Trees That Count
Redpaths has partnered with Trees That Count to help offset our carbon footprint and protect New Zealand’s threatened biodiversity. Our donated native trees are matched with restoration groups across the country to be planted and cared for. To date, we have funded 1,053 native trees, which are expected to remove 233 tonnes of CO₂e over 50 years.
Smarter Operations
We’re moving towards paperless processes, using video conferencing to cut unnecessary travel, and choosing efficient vehicles, computers and equipment. We favour durable quality over disposable items. Where emissions can’t be avoided, we work to measure and offset them.
Sustainable Products
We offer sustainably sourced and environmentally certified products wherever they’re available.
Sustainability is a continuous journey, not a destination. We review our commitments every year and keep looking for ways to improve.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our People
We treat our people fairly, with dignity and with respect for their goals. Employment decisions at Redpaths are based on merit, capability and performance. We don’t tolerate discrimination, intimidation or harassment, and we never compromise anyone’s health and safety. [Read our Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity Statement]
Ethical Supply Chain
We don’t tolerate modern slavery in any part of our supply chain. We expect every supplier to meet New Zealand law and United Nations guidance on human rights, and our key suppliers confirm every two years that they have reviewed their own supply chains. We prefer socially responsible products and suppliers. [Read our Modern Slavery Statement]
Our Community
We support the communities we operate in through charitable donations, volunteer activity and local employment. We respect the cultures, customs and values of the people and groups we work with.
Governance
We do business openly, honestly and ethically. We comply with the laws that apply to us, and we protect our people and our assets. We share our policies with customers and suppliers and work with them to stay consistent. Our Leadership Team reviews our ESG commitments every year.
