The Body Shop have been a long time supporter of animal rights and fairly traded natural ingredients. The first international cosmetics brand to be awarded the Humane Cosmetics Standard for their strong start against animal testing, the Body Shop also has it’s own fair trade programme, Community Trade, which works with 31 suppliers in 24 countries, providing over 15,000 people across the globe with employment.

It also has its own charity, The Body Shop Foundation, which supports pioneering organisations that otherwise would have little hope of conventional funding. We love their five values, Protect the Planet, Support Community Trade, Against Animal Testing , Defend Human Rights and Activate Self Esteem – they are a company that truly do deserve all the kudos they get!

We're giving away five Eco Chic packs which include this gorgeous Vitamin E Starter Kit from the Body Shop. Click here to get yourself in the draw!

You wouldn’t necessarily think a bank would be a role model for taking a stand in society, but Westpac have established themselves over the past few years as one company who care more about the bottom line. Westpac has a strong holistic approach to sustainability, taking into account both the environmental and social impact of its actions.  For five out of the last six years Westpac has been named the number one bank in the world for sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Westpac New Zealand supports a number of community groups not only with funding but with enthusiastic staff participation including the Rescue Helicopter Trusts, Sir Peter Blake Trust, Halberg Trust and Building Better Schools and every Westpac employee is entitled to a paid-day-off each year to volunteer with a community or non-profit organisation.

Add to this their drive to increase New Zealanders' financial literacy (through community workshops and online tools) and their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and you’ve got a company who are making the most out of life. Phew!
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