Find out more about the winner of the award, On The House Charitable Trust.
Winner
On The House Charitable Trust
For taking climate change action by redistributing surplus food, preventing emissions and conserving water while taking a holistic approach to sustainability
On The House Charitable Trust is a community food rescue organisation that redistributes surplus food to those who need it. In just one year, it rescued more than 200,000kg of surplus food from supermarkets, growers, cafes and caterers, preventing 630,000kg of CO2 emissions and saving 133.5 million litres of water. Food is redistributed through pop-up stores and community organisations including food banks, schools and kindergartens. On The House takes a holistic approach to sustainability and engages with more than 110 volunteers. The judges said the charity’s alignment with Te Ao Māori principles and commitment to community engagement make it a true exemplar in the field of environmental stewardship. General manager Terry Hancock says: “We’re looking forward to the future where we can divert more food from landfill and onto the groups and people who need it.”