Antipodes New Zealand Limited

Not verified. Claim this page

Visit Website

Antipodes New Zealand Limited Sustainability Actions

Uses recyclable glass and aluminium

Antipodes says it uses premium glass and aluminium for much of its packaging instead of plastic. It says these materials can be recycled and reused many times, and that they are less likely to end up in landfill. The brand also says its glass, aluminium, and paper packaging is recyclable in most markets, although local recycling rules still vary. This is part of its wider effort to reduce waste across its products and packaging.

12 13

Reduced plastic in packaging

The brand says it has saved more than 15 million plastic containers from polluting the environment. It also says its skincare range is now 93% plastic free after adding aluminium lids. Antipodes uses refillable containers for hotel amenities and says these are used in around 51,000 hotel rooms and in Air New Zealand airport lounges. It does not offer consumer refill pouches, saying they would create more waste than they save.

12 13

Tracks ingredient traceability

Antipodes says it has 100% traceability of ingredients, from forest to formulation. It says it works with local New Zealand growers and producers and has kept many of the same suppliers since the company began. The brand says this helps it know where its ingredients come from and how they are made. It also says it plans to publish the results so customers can see more of this information.

12 15

Uses FSC-approved cardboard

The brand says its cardboard packaging is approved by the Forest Stewardship Council, or FSC, which is a system that checks whether wood and paper come from responsible forestry. Antipodes says this means the cardboard comes from forestry practices that protect biodiversity, support worker rights, and avoid deforestation. It also says it uses vegetable-based eco-inks that are biodegradable, meaning they break down naturally over time.

12 15

Makes products in New Zealand

Antipodes says its products are made exclusively in New Zealand and use locally sourced ingredients. It presents this as part of its sustainability approach because shorter supply chains can make it easier to track ingredients and work with known suppliers. The brand also says it has a long history of research and testing in New Zealand, which it links to its product development and ingredient sourcing.

9 12

Publishes certification progress

Antipodes says it has submitted an application to become B Corp certified, which would mean being checked against standards for governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. It also says it is working toward Leaping Bunny certification, a cruelty-free standard for products not tested on animals. These are not finished certifications yet, but the brand has publicly stated that it is working on them.

12 16

Uses biodegradable ingredients goal

Antipodes says it aims for 100% biodegradable ingredients in every formulation. Biodegradable means the material can break down naturally over time. The brand says this matters because it wants product residue to be less harmful to waterways and the wider environment. This is presented as a goal rather than a confirmed finished result, so it should be read as an ongoing target.

6 12

Offers natural-origin SPF and skincare

The brand sells natural skincare and haircare products, including a natural-origin SPF50+ sunscreen, hydrating serums, moisturisers, and probiotic night creams. It highlights ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and marine botanicals, and says some products have been clinically tested. These products are not sustainability certifications, but they are part of the brand’s wider positioning around natural-origin formulas and ingredient sourcing.

3 12

Uses refillable hotel amenities

Antipodes says its hotel amenities are supplied in refillable 500ml containers rather than single-use plastic bottles and tubes. It says these are used in hotel rooms and airport lounges, which helps reduce packaging waste in those settings. This action is limited to hospitality use rather than consumer retail products, but it still shows a practical packaging change already in place.

11 12

About Antipodes New Zealand Limited

  • Status
  • Unverified