Our Sustainable Journey

Far North REAP Strategic Plan

Mātāpono Principals 1.3: Proactive and responsive organisation which takes action on climate change through education and sustainable practices. 

2023 Sustainability Report

This report has been carried out to assess Far North REAP’s  Carbon Emissions production and offset. It gives an overview of our journey. 

This data collated is an estimate, and not accurate. A more efficient data collection method is required for 2024.

What has not been included in this report is the sustainable workshops offered by ACE, this is due to lack of data. There have been many items of furniture diverted from landfill due to the Honor Your Life and Upcycle workshop along with Sewing for Beginners with Joanne Bentley, Harakeke and Rongoa workshops. Far North REAP also repurposes laptops. 

Our bin audit showed 55% compostable waste heading to landfill, 39% actual rubbish 5% recyclable rubbish and 1% e-waste.

The Sustainability Rōpu see this as an opportunity to start fresh in 2024, kicking off the year with a sustainability workshop for staff.

Total

Energy

60 Child Restraints Diverted from Landfill

Paper

Transport

Sustainable Development Goals

Far North REAP recognises the relevance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to achieve a better and more sustainable future for Te Hiku. As a result we have chosen to focus on eleven goals that are particularly relevant in areas where we can make a difference through our delivery and services. We understand that this is a journey, and we strive to make changes, shape  and align policies to help us reach our sustainable goals. 

Good health & well-being

  • Wellness packs for staff during winter months

  • Gym member subsidy

  • Morning karakia & waiata

  • Employment Assistance Programme

Quality education

To strive for excellence in the provision of quality learning opportunities for Far North Communities.

Responsible consumption & production

  • Staff are encouraged to:

  • Reuse, reduce, recycle and

  • Buy local

  • We run courses that teach up-cycling furniture to reduce products going to landfill 

No poverty

We believe the ripple effect of staff receiving a fair remuneration will have a positive impact on local businesses

Zero hunger

  • Budgeting workshops that include healthy meal planning on a budget

  • Mara Kai / Community vegetable garden

Life on land

  • Noho Taiao programmes for rangatahi, our future generation

  • All food waste is collected and distributed to a variety of    sources to reduce Green House Gas Emissions

Gender equality

Equal employment opportunities regardless of gender

Reduced inequalities

  • We provide opportunities 

  • to remove barriers to quality education for all our community to ensure a bright sustainable future.

Decent work & economic growth

  • Robust Health & Safety procedures to ensure the safety of staff, contractors & clients

  • Small business workshops to encourage economic growth & sustainability for a better economic future

Climate action

  • Our Sustainability committee monitors our progress in reducing our Carbon Footprint

  • Robust recycling system in place

Affordable & clean energy

Our office is powered by the sun through solar panels