At the heart of Comvita is a profound respect for our natural environment and the belief that business can be a force for good in the world. It has always been this way since we were founded in 1974, before climate change had even entered the world’s vocabulary.
- Our Harmony Plan guides our key sustainability initiatives, which reflect our ambition to leave the world in a better place.
- As climate action leaders, we are committed to playing our part to reduce global climate warming to 1.5ᵒC or less through our sustainability efforts.
- We act as kaitiaki (guardians) for bees, stepping up to lead in bee welfare ethical standards and pollinator education.
- Through our native Mānuka planting and management, we are re-cloaking Papatūānuku, aiming to restore balance to ecosystems and increase biodiversity.
“Our vision has always been to build a business that would help people to live well naturally.”
- Alan Bougen, Co-Founder
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120,753 tCO₂e CARBON REMOVED
BY OUR MANUKA FOREST SINCE 2017
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62,200,000 BEES SAVED
GLOBALLY SINCE 2021
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6,871,296 NATIVE TREES PLANTED
SINCE 2017¹
The Harmony Plan is an ecosystem, the different quadrants working together to make a healthier, stronger whole. Each segment drives meaningful actions with measurable outcomes and far-reaching positive impacts. The outer ring of the plan focuses on our four key impact areas – underpinned by aspirational targets - that create a swarm of movement. At the heart of it all, we are guided by our purpose to work inharmony with bees and nature to heal and protect the world.
Climate Action Leaders
We’re consciously minimising our environmental impact through carbon reduction and improving the circularity of our packaging; so, we tread lighter and create less waste.
Kaitiaki (Guardians) for Bees Since 1974
Honeybees are at the heart of our work and purpose at Comvita. We are committed to doing our part to not only help them to survive, but to thrive for many generations to come. As Kaitiaki for Bees, we aim to be leaders in bee welfare ethical standards and community pollinator education.
Restoring Balance
Healing, protecting and restoring natural ecosystems. We’re improving biodiversity by aiming to plant a tree for every pot of UMFᵀᴹ Mānuka Honey sold and supporting various wildlife conservation and biodiversity initiatives
Thriving Communities
We are committed to enduring partnerships within our communities, to support people and nature in need. We’re committed to being the best employer possible, providing opportunities for our global whānau (team) to thrive.