Delivering a sustainable future

Sustainability is embedded in our culture at NZ Post, we realise our choices and actions matter today and, in the future, so we’re taking action to reduce our negative impact on the planet and maximise our positive impact on our communities.

Delivering a sustainable future

Sustainability is embedded in our culture at NZ Post, we realise our choices and actions matter today and, in the future, so we’re taking action to reduce our negative impact on the planet and maximise our positive impact on our communities.

NZ Post courier hugging a tree in a forest
NZ Post courier hugging a tree in a forest

CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR

Calculate your carbon emissions

Calculating your carbon footprint is the first step to reducing your emissions. Download the Annual Carbon Emissions (ACE) calculator - a free and simple-to-use tool designed to help businesses and households estimate their greenhouse gas emissions. 

NZ Post courier and woman seated on a park bench
NZ Post courier and woman seated on a park bench

Delivering for Good

We’re supporting a number of truly deserving organisations with free courier services.
 

Turn your soft plastics into fence posts with NZ Post!

Our new pre-paid Soft Plastic Recycle Courier bags make recycling household soft plastics easy and accessible to Kiwis all over NZ.

Hands wrapping a parcel
Hands wrapping a parcel

Our 2030 commitment

Our journey to being carbon neutral by 2030 starts with science-based targets and a dedicated decarbonisation fund to help us invest in a low carbon future.

NZ Post courier and woman seated on a park bench
NZ Post courier and woman seated on a park bench

Delivering for our communities

We support and help grow our local communities where we all live and work. Together we can improve connection, belonging and inclusion.

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Electrifying our fleet 

55% of our owned fleet is already electrified. We’re committed to having 100% EVs in of our own fleet and 25% of our delivery partners' vans electrified by 2025, with the goal of 100% by 2030.

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Sustainable packaging

By 2025, we've committed to only offering you 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging, but you can already find a range of sustainable packaging options when you visit your local NZ Post outlet.

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Reporting & certification

We hold ourselves accountable with transparency about our work, goals and results and sustainability-based partnerships. Find out about our reporting here.