THE GOOD HUMAN PROJECT

OUR COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE & PLANET

Our commitment under The Good Human Project, is to integrate sustainability, ethical development, and positive community impact into everything we do. It’s also just about being a good human and working with good humans –everyday.

He aha te mea nui o te ao?
He tangata. He tangata. He tangata.

HOW WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE NOW

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REPOSITIONING & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

  • Prioritising Adaptive Reuse – Where possible, we rework existing buildings to extend their lifecycle, reducing waste and preserving embodied carbon.

  • Thoughtful New Development – When new construction is needed, we ensure its energy-efficient, durable, and built for the long term.

  • Sustainable Partnerships – We collaborate with contractors, architects, and suppliers who champion sustainable design, ethical labour practices, and responsible material sourcing.

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REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

  • Smart Energy Solutions – Through solar power, passive design, and high-performance energy systems, we reduce the operational carbon footprint of every building we touch. At 9 Exmouth Street, 64 installed solar panels have translated directly into 30% net energy savings for tenants.

  • Material Repurposing & Circular Economy – We actively salvage and reuse materials from projects to minimise landfill waste.

  • Reducing Embodied Carbon – In typical adaptive reuse projects we’re able to deliver new, transformative spaces faster (when compared to a new build) while retaining up to 70% of embodied carbon by preserving the existing structure.*

  • We are a member of the NZGBC and have an accredited Greenstar Professional as part of our team, demonstrating our commitment to green building practices.

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COMMUNITY & SOCIAL IMPACT

  • University of Auckland support award
    We make an annual donation to the Business School Student Support Award, which helps students facing financial hardship continue their studies.

  • Giving back through volunteer days
    Our commitment to people and planet goes beyond our buildings. We volunteer every two months for a charity in need. Most recently we have:

    • Hosted a donation drive for Auckland City Mission

    • Sponsored a Speak Easy for Movember, raising funds for men's mental health

    • Spent a day out with Sea Cleaners

    • Baked for the team at Ronald McDonald House

    • Volunteered our time and provided ongoing donations to KiwiHarvest

  • Supporting Local Business – We prioritise local trades, small businesses, and social enterprises, ensuring economic value stays within the community.

  • We partner with Raizor “Insurance For Good” for all our building insurances.

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING

The Good Human Project is our commitment to doing business in a way that makes a lasting, positive impact. As we continue to grow, so will our ability to do more, give more, and build better.

Have an idea or initiative we should support? Email steph@heywood.nz