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PRIORITIES & PROGRESS: HEALTH & WELLBEING | SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS | PEOPLE & CULTURE | EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
BRINGING SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS TO LIFE
Our Future Workplaces As we re-imagine the future of work, it became clear in 2023 that the AIA NZ head office in Auckland was no longer fit-for-purpose for our people. A 12-month refurbishment of AIA House was announced and Auckland employees moved to temporary premises. As part of the move into temporary locations, we ensured waste going to landfill was minimised.
Sustainability Champs e-bike trial ride Did you know that almost half of our employees live less than 10km from work? For those who live close, many choose active commuting options (walking/running, cycling, scootering), and we also have a reasonable proportion of employees using public transport (bus, train, ferry) for at least part of their journey. However, the majority of employees still travel to and from work by car. To support our sustainability goals, AIA NZ wants to encourage the team to increase their use of multi- modal transport i.e. walking, cycling, public transport. Through the Sustainability Champs employee commuting workstream, we are engaging with Auckland Transport’s Travelwise programme, alongside Smales Farm, to understand what could be achieved collectively to help lower emissions and congestion for commuters to Smales Farm.
In March 2024, AIA NZ team members alongside AIA Vitality Ambassador, Ian Jones, undertook a guided e-bike ride around Lake Pupuke. Run in conjunction with Travelwise, this was a great opportunity to trial riding an e-bike, show a number of connections in and out of Smales Farm and learn from experienced instructors about cycle commuting.
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Excess items were offered to employees in return for a charity donation, with around $12,000 raised for our charity partners, Heart Foundation, Mental Health Foundation and Trees That Count. 100% of remaining excess office furniture and equipment was sustainably redirected through All Hearts to schools and charitable organisations with an estimated community value of $605k. All Hearts estimated the carbon emissions avoided by not sending these 7,190 items (weighing 235,569kg) to landfill was 152 tonnes.
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AIA NZ team members alongside AIA Vitality ambassador, Ian Jones, undertake a guided e-bike ride around Lake Pupuke, Takapuna.
AIA New Zealand Limited Sustainability Report 2024
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