Our Impact

Everything we do at Collective is guided by the principles of manaakitanga. This Māori concept is based on generosity and treating our guests, suppliers, land and each other with kindness and respect.

Our Vision

Our goal is to be the most sustainable catering and hospitality company in Aotearoa, backed by certified, meaningful data.

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.