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Focus Area: Supporting Local and Indigenous Communities
/ Communication & Education

Lending a Hand

Giving back isn’t a checkbox on our list, it’s at the heart of who we are. We aim to contribute in ways that count and uplift those around us, from supporting our community to sharing our expertise to those who could use it. At Deane, we’re creating a ripple effect of empowerment and progress, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Supporting Local & Indigenous Communities

Our Goal

Understand community needs and prioritise indigenous businesses where we can.

What
We're
Doing

Create a
development pathway for
indigenous people
through an internship
and/or graduate
programme

Two suppliers
to Deane are
indigenous
businesses

Create a
Reconciliation
Action Plan (RAP)

Select and form
partnerships with a
community/charitable
organisation

Measure and report
impact of volunteering,
charitable giving and
community involvement

What
We've
Done

Donate garments and
fabrics to local schools,
The Salvation Army,
Dress for Success,
NZ Refuge Centre,
and Auckland City Mission

Provide design expertise and sourcing advice to sustainable menstrual products social enterprise Reemi

SDG Alignment

Communication & Education

Our Goal

All staff, customers and suppliers are aware
of Deane's sustainability ambitions.

What
We're
Doing

Publish an annual
Progress Report

Hold quarterly lunch and learn sessions for all Deane employees on sustainability topics

Sustainability Team to meet
bi-annually with SLT to report on achievements and challenges

What
We've
Done

Formed a Sustainability Team with 16 staff which meets monthly to share updates on initiatives and discuss opportunities

Established a volunteer day
for our Australian and
New Zealand-based teams

SDG Alignment

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Community

Education

Volunteer Day