The main goal of Auckland Council’s ‘Sustainable Outcomes’ programme is to integrate sustainability into the core operations of Healthy Waters. They focus on four key pillars of sustainability: social, environmental, economic, and cultural.

One of the key objectives under the environmental pillar is improving water quality. Sedimentation in waterways and coastal environments is a significant issue in the Auckland region, with land use having the greatest impact on waterway health. A key solution to mitigating sediment runoff is planting the land and retiring unproductive, steep farmland. Planting native species not only helps prevent sediment runoff but also enhances native biodiversity, while capturing carbon from the atmosphere.

“BioBonds ticks all four of our sustainability pillars. It enables the planting of natives over highly erodible farmland, retiring this land from unsustainable practices and reducing sediment runoff. BioBonds also boosts native biodiversity and removes carbon from the ecosystem. Importantly, the labour used for planting and propagation is sourced locally, supporting local jobs and the local economy.” – Tom Mansell, Auckland Council

Through strategic partnerships, BioBonds plays a crucial role in advancing these environmental goals while also contributing to the social and economic well-being of the community.