Green Events Guide

At Te Pae Christchurch, we are passionate about hosting world-class events with minimal environmental impact. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that your business events are not only successful, but also environmentally responsible.

Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From sustainable business policies to unique environmental initiatives, we view every aspect of our business through an environmental lens.

Reducing your impact

Selecting a venue and suppliers who prioritise sustainability is a powerful way to reduce your event’s environmental impact. From tables set with locally sourced produce to waste-free event styling, working with eco-conscious partners ensures every detail aligns with your green goals.

Sustainable venues like Te Pae Christchurch take proactive steps such as reducing emissions, conserving water and energy, minimising waste and prioritise local sourcing to minimise carbon footprint and supporting the community. By choosing a “green” venue, event planners encourage innovation and signal a strong demand for sustainable products and services, driving industry-wide change.

What we do

Our Sustainability Initiatives

At Te Pae Christchurch we are committed to sustainable operations across our venue. Wherever possible our environmental and social policies and practices align to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and our committed accreditation frameworks.

Our venue makes it easy to host greener events by offering:

Green building design - NZGC 5 Star Green Building Rating, demonstrates New Zealand excellence in sustainable building design
Local food & beverage - 88% local suppliers to reduce food miles, support our local economy, use seasonal produce. We offer plant-based menus, filtered water stations, reusable cups, composting and donation of leftover food to local charities
Responsible procurement and evaluation of purchases, with sustainability included as a factor in selection
Re-use before recycle - We avoid the use of single use products wherever possible. For example, providing re-usable coffee cups, milk supplied in kegs for coffee carts, and coffee beans supplied in reusable buckets.
Food packaging is 100% commercially compostable
Waste – We are committed to continual improvement of our waste management systems to reduce the quantity of waste produced and divert from landfill. Smart waste sorting, donation of leftover conference items
Dehydration of 99% organic waste. transforming it into a nutrient dense fertiliser which is donated to local community gardens
E-water – Installed throughout our venue, E-water is an electrolysed water system containing only tap water and sodium chloride (salt) that produces a highly effective, naturally biodegradable cleaning and sanitising solution that is safe for our environment, employees and guests.
Intelligent Building Management System - automatically controls our lighting, air conditioning and vertical transport, to minimise the use of environmental resources through scheduling and monitoring.
Energy, water and emissions – We collect data on all resources consumed such as waste, water consumption, recycling and electricity, working towards a year-on-year reduction.
Monitor and manage carbon emissions including declaring category 3 indirect emissions
Digital signage & stand design for menus, wayfinding and programmes (link to event signage guide)
Event styling & merchandise – anything that can have a second life is repurposed or donated to Creative Junk.
Reusable event essentials – we provide linen, dinnerware, cutlery, whiteboards, and digital signage options
Transport – located in the heart of the city, Te Pae Christchurch is within easy walking distance to many hotels, restaurants, attractions and public transport options.
Certifications & Awards – 2025 NZ HR Building Sustainability through People, Qualmark Gold Tourism Business, Toitū Enviromark Gold, Toitū Net Carbon Zero