Corporate social responsibility (CSR) stories

HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.

New research reveals 67% of UK firms demand sustainability credentials from tech vendors, reflecting ESG’s crucial role in business growth and strategy.

The Marketing Centre raised over GBP £10,000 for children’s charities through a global Challenge for Change, with 41 staff covering 8,400 kilometres.

LunaNet AI has joined the UN Global Compact, pledging to align its AI technology with ethical principles promoting human rights, transparency, and well-being.

Culture Amp has earned ISO42001 certification, confirming its AI governance meets global standards for accountability, transparency and responsible management.

Nebula Global Services joins the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, recognised for rapid expansion and innovation within Britain’s technology services sector.

Givealittle uses advanced technology to streamline donations, boosting NZD $325 million given locally and reshaping New Zealand’s culture of generosity.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.

Gallagher Security showcased innovation and solidarity at GSX 2025, promoting QuickSwitch upgrades and supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Canon Oceania awards AUD $5,000 grants to four Australian groups supporting social, environmental, educational, and First Nations causes in 2025.

Donorbees launches a New Zealand payroll giving platform, simplifying donations through employers and offering users a digital wallet to support 32 charities.

Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.

XPO Logistics has won the EcoVadis Gold Medal for the second year running, ranking in the top 2% globally for sustainability and cutting emissions ahead of targets.

Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.

GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.

Konica Minolta Australia marks its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan milestone by showcasing Jasmine Coe's artwork, symbolising commitment to First Nations reconciliation.

Check Point Software has been named on TIME and Statista's World's Best Companies of 2025 list, highlighting its growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability efforts.

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot, celebrating inspiring female business leaders across the UK.

Ingram Micro New Zealand has raised over NZD $540,000 for Cure Kids since 2014, supporting vital research into serious childhood health conditions.

A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.