67% of SMEs want to be more sustainable

With an increased focus on sustainability from various stakeholders, including customers, employees, banks, and regulators, more SMEs recognise the crucial role of prioritising sustainable practices in their operations.

WIth the majority of New Zealand's businesses being SMEs, it is crucial for both large corporations and SMEs to embrace sustainability to help build a thriving, resilient economy. Collectively, small and medium-sized businesses can make a big IMPACT.

Two-thirds of SMEs want to be more sustainable, not only because the market demands it but also because it's the right thing to do. But many don’t know where to start. This is where we can help.

Our purpose

Small and medium-sized organisations are at the core of New Zealand’s economy and critical to the fabric of our communities.

KPMG can only fuel the prosperity of New Zealand with a high-performing, privately owned business ecosystem. We are deeply passionate about helping these businesses to succeed and push the boundaries of what's possible. A resilient and sustainable private and family business sector is key to this success.

When our clients succeed, all New Zealanders will benefit.

How we can help

Sustainability Discovery

Hearing a lot about sustainability but don’t know where to start? Discovery is a half-day workshop for executive teams to contextualise sustainability and understand key trends and opportunities for your industry.

Sustainable Value 360

A systematic, holistic approach that brings in key stakeholder perceptions to ensure your sustainability plan meets commercial and regulatory needs. This programme is suited for businesses that are exporting, in sensitive industries or are being asked for specific sustainability information.

Starter for Ten

Identify the essential sustainability topics and metrics relevant to your business. The approach cuts through the noise and confusion to build an actionable sustainability workplan. Starter for Ten is designed for smaller businesses that need a programme that flexes with business demands.

Base Year

A comprehensive and guided approach to understanding and taking action on key sustainability topics. This programme offers a year of wrap-around sustainability support at the pace that suits your business.

Creating long-term value

Integrating sustainability practices will demonstrate your commitment to responsible and ethical operations, help improve your reputation and secure long-term success in a competitive marketplace. Responding to sustainability is no longer a choice; it’s an imperative.

Improved customer retention and attraction

Meeting customer demands provides a competitive edge.
Lower costs

Energy efficiency and waste reduction offer cost-saving opportunities.
Attract, retain, and engage talent

Prioritising purpose attracts skilled employees and increases effort.

Better investment opportunities

Banks and investors prefer sustainable businesses.
Supply chain security

Larger organisations are changing, offering opportunities in tender responses.
Future-proofing and risk reduction

Understanding and mitigating physical and transition risks.

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Nick leads KPMG New Zealand’s mid-sized business sustainability consulting and advisory services. Prior to KPMG, Nick was New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s (NZTE) Trade Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, based in London. During his time in the UK he developed support services for Kiwi exporters to thrive by understanding European sustainability requirements and market demand.

Areas of Expertise: Sustainability, strategy, marketing, international trade.

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