Instep Carbon & Sustainability Programmes

15/06/2026

Sustainability is no longer a side conversation—it’s becoming part of how businesses design, build, and operate.

Proud to see this year’s Fieldays Sustainability Awards.

Congratulations to Ravensdown , winner of the Large Business category, for its strong focus on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and innovative material reuse. And well done to Pure Cabins , winner of the Small Business category, whose off-grid modular approach demonstrates how sustainability can be embedded across an entire business model.

As our director Peter Birkett noted, it continues to be encouraging to see the rapid progress exhibitors and stakeholders are making year after year. These businesses are helping show that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand.

See you next year! 🥳

29/05/2026

🌱 Congratulations to the finalists of the 2026 Fieldays Sustainability Awards!

We’re proud to see businesses embracing practical, impactful solutions that not only enhance the Fieldays experience but also inspire positive change across industries.

👏 Best of luck to all finalists as judging takes place live on-site during Fieldays! We can’t wait to see these inspiring sustainability initiatives come to life.

Read more here: https://www.fieldays.co.nz/further-afield/news-from-further-afield/sustainability-awards-finalists-announced-for-site-design-and-build-planning

24/05/2026

20 days until Fieldays 🌱

Proud to share that Fieldays 2025 reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 81% compared to its 2013 base year.

Last year’s event welcomed 110,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors, while achieving:
• 27% reduction in total emissions from 2024
• Lowest recorded emissions per visitor at 23.90 kg CO₂e
• 91% reduction in waste-related emissions since 2013
• Significant drops in transport and electricity emissions

For Instep Asia Pacific, Fieldays shows how large-scale events can reduce environmental impact while continuing to support businesses and the primary industries.

Looking to make your next event more sustainable? Instep also supports organizations through our Sustainable Events service to help you measure, manage, and reduce your environmental impact while aligning with global standards.

See you at Fieldays from 10-13 June, 2026!

01/05/2026

21/04/2026

🌍 This Earth Day, let’s move beyond intention to action.

In our latest episode of Step 2 Zero, we sit down with Alisha Black, Technical Director at Instep, to explore what real sustainability looks like behind the scenes.

From carbon accounting to the realities of decarbonisation, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful climate action starts with understanding — and is sustained through transparency, data, and continuous progress.

💡 Sustainability isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, measuring what matters, and improving year after year.

🎧 Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/step2zeroep2

20/04/2026

Sustainability isn’t a claim anymore, it needs a proof

With Greenscore, you don’t just say your product is sustainable, you show it. From raw materials to end-of-life, every stage is measured, verified, and translated into data your customers can trust.

Today’s consumers are asking tougher questions.
Greenscore helps you answer them—with transparency, credibility, and confidence.

Turn your product’s impact into a story backed by science.

08/04/2026

There are more than 70 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia.

They employ over 140 million people.
And they make up 99% of all businesses in the region.

So when we talk about sustainability
we’re not just talking about large corporations.

We’re talking about SMEs.

And the reality is, the pressure is starting to shift.

More clients are asking questions.
More supply chains are setting expectations.
More regulations are coming into play.

Even if you’re a small business, this is already affecting you—whether you feel it yet or not.

The good news?
You don’t need to do everything at once.

But you do need to start.

Because in the next few years, sustainability won’t be a “nice to have” for SMEs.

It’ll be part of how you stay competitive.

Send us a DM to get started!

06/04/2026

Most companies don’t struggle with sustainability because they don’t care.

They struggle because they don’t know where to begin.

And when you don’t know where to start, it’s easy to keep pushing it to “later.”

Here’s the thing—you don’t need a big budget or a full ESG team to get moving.

You just need a bit of clarity:
• what’s actually happening in your operations
• who’s responsible for it
• and one small step you can take this month

That’s it.

If you want a simple place to start, send me a message or comment “START” and I’ll share something you can use.

30/03/2026

🎙️ Meet Peter Birkett — Founder & Director of Instep Carbon & Sustainability Programmes.

For over 20 years, Instep has been helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint and drive meaningful change.

In our very first episode, we take it back to the beginning — how Instep started and the journey behind it.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LHikXKEgfjp4pCceiHAnB?si=YbgbVWGWSUynBJ8Q2gS7gQ

24/03/2026

In sustainability, one principle remains constant:

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲.

This is exactly why the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol introduced the concept of Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions—to give organizations a standardized way to understand where their impact truly comes from.

At first glance, the categories seem simple:
• Scope 1 – direct emissions from owned or controlled operations
• Scope 2 – indirect emissions from purchased energy
• Scope 3 – all other indirect emissions across the value chain

But in practice, the story is far more complex.

Take the 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 as an example.

Scope 1 emissions include activities within operational control—like fuel combustion in manufacturing facilities and company-owned equipment.

Scope 2 covers electricity used in production processes such as molding, printing, and processing.

Yet, the largest share of emissions often lies in Scope 3—from raw material extraction (like plastics, paper, or metals), supplier manufacturing, and third-party transportation, to product use and end-of-life disposal.

This is where the real challenge—and opportunity—exists.

Because while Scope 3 emissions are harder to measure and influence, they represent the full lifecycle impact of packaging. Ignoring them means overlooking the majority of a company’s carbon footprint.

Understanding emissions across all three scopes allows organizations to:
✔ Identify high-impact areas
✔ Avoid double counting
✔ Align with global standards
✔ Design more effective reduction strategies

Ultimately, measuring emissions is not just about compliance—it’s about clarity, accountability, and action.

And much like managing finances, once you understand where your “spend” is going, you can make smarter, more intentional decisions.

The path to meaningful climate action starts with visibility.
And visibility starts with measurement.

👉 If your organization is looking to take the next step, INSTEP supports companies with GHG inventory development and ESG reporting—helping you turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Learn more at www.getinstep.org