Working together for better

The framework of Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) provides an opportunity for businesses to look at their sustainability impacts. Laminex New Zealand has made strong environmental commitments, and now there is a growing focus on the company’s social impacts and opportunities for development in this space.

The carbon roadmap

Laminex commits to a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. A carbon roadmap is in place to hold the business accountable for reaching this target. An initiative from this roadmap was the installation of one of New Zealand’s largest solar roof systems at the Laminex Hamilton operational plant. It generates 26% of the site’s energy use annually. Beyond energy efficiency improvements, Laminex intends to decarbonise natural gas from a key operational site.

Laminex is committed to making a positive impact on the communities they operate within. The business believes partnership is required to make the most significant impact. That is why Laminex has partnered with All Heart NZ and is looking to work with not-for-profit organisations such as Habitat for Humanity to donate obsolete products. In 2022, Laminex donated 8,400kg worth of product. This resulted in not only diverting waste from landfill but giving good product a second life and home within the community.

A community partnership from design to fabrication

In collaboration with Unitec – Te Pukenga’s School of Architecture, Laminex is assisting students to explore the practical feasibility of a seamless pathway from digital design to digital fabrication. Undergraduate and graduate students designed a ‘feature piece’ for the Ngākōroa School, a brand- new primary school in Auranga. The design needed to consider Unitec – Te Pukenga and Ngākōroa School’s shared guiding values and principles. Bachelor of Architecture Studies student Kyah Suckling received a Unitec Scholarship to fabricate the project for the official opening of Ngākōroa School.

A partnership is a conduit to moving the dial for positive change. With this ethos, Laminex will continue to explore partnership opportunities to work together to deliver better environmental and social outcomes.

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