Our Impact

We’re proud to support the University of Auckland’s sustainability goals ,working together to create a lasting positive impact.

Guided by the principles of manaakitanga, we treat our guests, suppliers, land, and each other with care and respect.

We welcome kōrero with student and faculty groups on how we can further support or collaborate on food-waste initiatives and sustainable hospitality projects.

Our Commitment

We’re proud to be leading the way as Aotearoa’s first Certified B Corporation catering brand, holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. This means balancing profit with purpose, and ensuring that our impact is measurable, transparent and positive for our community.

Learn more about B Corp certification and see our Impact Score here.

Environment

  • Minimising Waste: We donate surplus food to local charities and track food waste reduction across our kitchens.

  • Sustainable Sourcing: We have a target of sourcing 90% of our food from NZ growers and producers

  • Reducing Footprint: From energy efficiency upgrades to moving towards renewable energy providers, we’re working to shrink our carbon footprint.

Workers

  • Living Wage Employer: All of our permanent staff are paid at least the Living Wage benchmark.

  • Wellbeing & Growth: We provide financial literacy workshops, ergonomic support, health risk assessments, and cross-training opportunities.

  • Employee Voice: Regular engagement surveys and a clear feedback mechanism ensure every team member has a say in shaping our workplace.

Community

  • Giving Back: A percentage of our revenue supports an approved list of local charities.

  • Supplier Standards: Our Supplier Code of Conduct promotes positive social and environmental practices across the catering industry.

  • Championing Change: As a Aotearoa;s first B Corp caterer, we’ll lead conversations in our industry, sharing insights on sustainability and inclusive growth.

Governance

  • Transparency: Our mission statement and employee handbook reflect our B Corp values.

  • Accountability: Social and environmental KPIs are integrated into role descriptions and performance reviews.

  • Education: From onboarding videos to annual training, we ensure our teams understand the “why” behind the way we operate. the way we operate.

Impact & Sustainability

At Collective, we’re proud to support the university’s sustainability goals and future projects, working together to create a lasting positive impact.

  • We prioritize the use of environmentally responsible packaging materials. Our catering packages are made from recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable materials that minimize landfill waste and reduce plastic pollution. By choosing eco-packaging, we aim to lessen our environmental footprint while maintaining the freshness and quality of our food.

  • We are proud to support New Zealand’s local farmers, producers, and artisans. Whenever possible, we source ingredients and products within New Zealand to reduce carbon emissions associated with long-distance transportation and to promote local economies. Our menu will highlight fresh, seasonal, and sustainably produced New Zealand ingredients.

  • We are optimizing delivery routes and encouraging consolidated orders, we reduce fuel consumption and limit the number of trips required. To support this, we are introducing delivery time slots to better coordinate and group orders efficiently. We are also exploring the use of low-emission and electric vehicles to minimize our carbon footprint. These strategies will help us significantly lower the carbon emissions, contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment.

  • We are committed to minimizing food and packaging waste. This includes accurate order forecasting, educating clients on portion sizes, and promoting recycling and composting of used materials.

  • Sustainability is a core value at Collective. We are actively working towards becoming a certified B Corporation, reinforcing our commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

    We continually evaluate and improve our sustainability initiatives and welcome feedback from our clients to help us grow stronger in reducing our ecological footprint.