In an era where conscious consumerism is growing fast, B Corp New Zealand companies are leading the charge. These certified businesses go beyond profit, proving that business can be a powerful force for positive change. From forest zipline adventures to zero-waste beauty products, Aotearoa’s B Corps are showing the world what it means to do better.
What is a B Corp?
Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Globally, B Corps are redefining success in business — and New Zealand is proudly part of that movement.
Top B Corp Businesses in New Zealand
1. Rotorua Canopy Tours – Rotorua
Rotorua Canopy Tours blends thrilling adventure with ecological purpose. Guests zipline through a prehistoric native forest while actively helping to regenerate it. As a certified B Corp New Zealand business, Canopy Tours is proof that conservation and tourism can go hand in hand. With every booking, guests support large-scale pest control and forest restoration across 250+ hectares.
2. Ethique – Christchurch
Ethique is a global leader in sustainable beauty. Their solid bar shampoos and conditioners eliminate plastic and water waste, and their values go beyond the bathroom shelf. They’re one of New Zealand’s highest-profile B Corps and a gold standard for sustainable businesses NZ.
3. Chia Sisters – Nelson
Chia Sisters produce nutritious, plant-based beverages using solar power and local ingredients. As an ethical company in New Zealand, they’ve also become one of the country’s first carbon-zero beverage manufacturers. Their commitment to sustainability runs through their product, packaging, and supply chain.
4. Karma Drinks – Auckland
Karma Drinks created the world’s first Fairtrade organic cola. Their ethical supply chain supports cola nut growers in Sierra Leone through the Karma Foundation. Every drink sold supports community-led projects, making them a standout B Corp certified brand in NZ’s FMCG scene.
5. HealthPost – Golden Bay
HealthPost is an online natural wellness store that’s deeply committed to ethical sourcing, community investment, and environmental sustainability. As one of the most trusted purpose-driven companies NZ wide, they integrate B Corp values into every decision they make — from product choice to packaging.
Why B Corps Matter in Aotearoa
From climate resilience to social equity, B Corp New Zealand businesses are building a better future. Choosing them means supporting companies that:
- Reduce waste and emissions
- Uplift local communities
- Prioritise transparency
- Put planet before profit
Whether you’re shopping, sipping, or soaring through the forest, you can be part of the change.
Start Your Journey with a B Corp
Explore what purpose-driven business really looks like. From ethical consumer goods to forest conservation experiences, B Corps across New Zealand are proving that business can be better.
Start with Rotorua Canopy Tours — the adventure that gives back.