Sustainability

At Spicers NZ we’re very proud of our reputation as one of New Zealand’s most environmentally friendly businesses. We walk the talk on sustainability not only in the products we sell but also in the certifications we hold and our dedication to supporting a better environment.

Spicers were proudly the first supplier in New Zealand to get PEFC (PEFC/40-21-23) and FSC® (FSC® C015259) chain of custody accreditation, allowing us to stock papers with these strict guaranteed-origin labels. We are also leading the charge to take science based action for the environment with Toitū net carbonzero certification. We have committed to our low carbon future with our Toitu- net carbonzero certified operations.

Spicers NZ operates four branches throughout New Zealand, with our core business as distributors: importing and on-selling paper and board products, Industrial Packaging, Sign and Display Media and providing Third Party Logistics Management to our customers. Together with our parent company, Spicers NZ is committed to responsible environmental management and we have put practical measures in place to ensure we minimise that impact.

• We are committed to recycling and managing our waste properly
• We support forestry certifications that are socially beneficial and viable through our Chain-of-Custody certifications
• We reduce our carbon footprint by seeking compliance with a variety of ongoing, positive initiatives

Some of our partners’ sustainability measures include:

• Using certified forest fibre
• Finding alternative renewable energy sources
• Reducing chemical, energy and water usage and effluent
• Manufacturing products that contain recycled content
  

Across New Zealand, we work hard to ensure that our product range continues to meet the changing needs of our customers, with minimal impact on the environment.

As a merchant business, managing over 20,000 square metres of warehouse space and delivering over 50,000 tonnes of product to hundreds of customers each year, our main sustainability focus is on improving our supply chain.

We are committed to the development of sustainable products and services which help our customers and their clients achieve their sustainability goals.