Ethical Credentials
All marketplace sellers pledge one or more ways in which they're making the world a better place. We have a comprehensive list of credentials to help you navigate the Green Marketplace.
Green Party Supporter
Shows that this seller is committed to the principles of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand's charter.
Giving Back
Businesses reinvest into the community and are motivated by a combination of economic, environmental and social goals to drive positive impact.
Respect for the Environment
These businesses have pledged to engage in ways that don’t contribute to habitat loss, species extinction or resource degradation, or products are made responsibly and not made using dangerous chemicals.
Supporting Workers
A truly Green economy uplifts everyone. To earn this pledge businesses need to offer avenues for worker empowerment, such as unions and worker cooperatives.
Social Inclusion
It’s time to make sure the businesses we support are welcoming to everyone - no matter their gender or sex characteristic, their ability, or ethnicity.
Circular Economy
What if instead of worrying about getting rid of rubbish, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, waste was designed out of the process all together? Businesses with this pledge practice Circular Economy principles.
NZ Made
Any vendors with this badge make everything right here in Aotearoa!
Transparent Production
Vendors with this badge are open about where they source their products, pay their workers, and work towards sustainability goals - so you can if they are really committed to doing the right thing.
Zero Carbon
Aotearoa has aimed to be carbon neutral by 2050. By having net zero carbon emissions, these businesses have pledged to help us get there. Actively managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to take action on climate change.
Sustainably Sourced
Businesses with this pledge are leading the charge to create a sustainable world. They take their responsibility as kaitiaki seriously, by refusing to make products from materials that contribute to habitat loss, species extinction, or resource degradation. Excludes organic.
Social Enterprise
These businesses have been set up with an environmental or social mission to fulfil. They’ll always put their purpose before profit, because that’s what they are here to do.
Organic
If you prefer your products to be free of any synthetic pesticides, GMO modification, and animal testing, then you’ve come to the right place. All vendors with this badge have declared that they only sell organic products.
Fair Trade
Businesses with this pledge only engage with overseas producers with Fair Trade principles. This means they won’t bring in any products made by child or slave labour, and they make sure all producers from developing countries are paid a fair price and are supported to improve their livelihoods.
Carbon Helper
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to have a low carbon lifestyle. Businesses with this badge offer products or services that will help you to lower your carbon footprint, so we can all do our bit to reduce emissions in Aotearoa!
