Sustainability

Catalyst is a Toitū Carbon Zero Certified organisation that partners with clients to enable their sustainability journeys.

Our sustainability practices align with our vision to create trustworthy, open source digital solutions whilst ensuring public good. We firmly believe in the interconnected prosperity of our people and planet and shape our business strategy for a healthy, long-term impact. We're committed to simplifying, standardising, and scaling IT solutions for today while safeguarding tomorrow.

Tiakina te whenua, tiakina te tangata - Care for the land, care for the people

Physical and digital footprints matter. That's why Catalyst's approach to sustainability focuses on improving the generational security of both people and place.

Catalyst and Catalyst Cloud are proudly Net Carbon Zero Certified

The Toitū Net Carbon Zero(external link) certification underscores our dedication to environmental stewardship. Through ongoing audits and the certification process, we measure and control our emissions. And for emissions beyond current reduction capabilities, we actively invest in offsets to contribute to the fight against climate change.

Our sustainability approach

Our data centres better protect people and the planet

Our data centres, operated by Catalyst Cloud, provide both data sovereignty and environmental responsibility. Catalyst Cloud operates solely on certified renewable electricity sources.

We see data as a precious resource

Personal data is a valuable resource (taonga). We advocate for empowering individuals to take better control over their data and improve their generational security. Catalyst Cloud is the first cloud solution in New Zealand to offer sovereign hosting.

Flexible working as standard

Our flexible work model empowers staff to choose remote work, reducing commuting time and emissions while enhancing work-life balance and promoting staff well-being.

Our internal policies strengthen our people

Our Diversity and Inclusion Policy cultivates an environment embracing diversity. We actively embrace te ao Māori and offer educational programs and training to our people, enhancing their grasp of Māori traditions, customs, and etiquette.

Waste and recycling

We have a monthly waste monitoring system and extensive recycling facilities for staff. This initiative measures and manages our company's waste footprint. We aim to enhance waste management for maximum efficiency and environmental consciousness.

Reducing air travel

We foster a culture supporting global and distributed teams. We equip our staff with advanced online video conferencing technology and tools to reduce air travel while maintaining business continuity for our customers and employees.

How we're helping clients achieve their sustainability goals

For over 25 years, Catalyst has been a trusted technology partner for government, enterprise, and non-profits. We take pride in collaborating with clients across diverse industries, leveraging our proven expertise, and creating innovative solutions with sustainable outcomes.

Our sustainability success stories

RiskScape

Working with our client, we developed a solution to improve natural hazard decisions.

Learn more about Catalyst's collaboration with RiskScape

Beef + Lamb NZ

Catalyst collaborated with Beef + Lamb NZ to develop the GHG Calculator, aiding farmers and growers in reducing emissions.

Read about the Beef + Lamb GHG calculator project

Forward Works Viewer

The Forward Works viewer solution we developed with our client was pivotal to promoting an efficient 'dig-once' strategy and helps reduce resource waste and roadwork pollution.

Discover more about Forward Works Viewer

Catalyst specialises in systems that provide full data sovereignty, are free from licensing costs and vendor lock-in, and identify opportunities to improve sustainability for our clients and communities.

Discover more client success stories