How we make sure everything is good for people and the planet
Ethical badges
All Green Marketplace vendors must qualify for at least one of the following badges:
Artisan Made
Small vendors and artisans are eligible for this badge when they provide evidence that their products are hand-made by local, named producers and that those producers receive at least 50% of the retail price.
Carbon Conscious
Vendors with this badge are taking active steps to reduce or neutralise their carbon footprint, and have shown this through a trusted external certification process or a robust climate action plan.
Empowering Workers
These vendors operate on a model that gives all workers an opportunity to have a stake in decision-making. These vendors may be an established worker co-op or operate share schemes that are accessible to all employees.
Fair Trade
Vendors with this badge only engage with overseas producers who embrace fair trade principles, ensuring everyone involved in production is paid a fair price.
Giving Back
These vendors support their communities by regularly investing in social enterprise or charities.
Living Wage
Vendors with this badge are accredited Living Wage employers, so all their staff can thrive, not just survive.
NZ Made
These vendors make their products here in Aotearoa New Zealand, including all key components and materials.
Organic
This badge shows that a vendor's products are certified as organic.
Social Enterprise
These vendors have been certified as serving a greater environmental or social mission, which they prioritise before profit.
Socially Inclusive
These vendors are proactive about being inclusive and welcoming employers, and have taken steps to receive at least one trusted external accreditation.
Sustainably Sourced
Vendors with this badge are contributing to a more sustainable world by offering products that are free from materials that contribute to habitat loss, species extinction, or resource degradation.
Toi Māori
These vendors are owned by and/or actively support and promote Toi Māori artists and craftspeople.
Transparent Trader
Transparent Traders are committed to public transparency to allow customers to make informed choices. This can include publishing details of their processes and materials, supply chains, or pay scales for staff.
Vegan
This badge shows that the vendor's products don't contain any ingredients derived from, or tested on animals.
Waste Minimisation
These vendors have systems in place to minimise the impact of waste from their production and packaging, and have show evidence for how they do this.
Te Paewhiri Mākete Kākāriki
Te Paewhiri Mākete Kākāriki - the Green Marketplace Advisory Panel - are the final decision-making body for vendor applications, checking that we've covered all our bases before giving their seal of approval so you can rest assured that vendors are walking the talk.
We reserve the right to suspend or de-list a vendor from Green Marketplace at any time and for any reason. If you have any concerns about a vendor you've seen listed on Green Marketplace, please contact us using the details at the link below.