What are GoZero Points?
We believe that good deeds should be rewarded. GoZero Points are how we measure actions to address climate change, biodiversity loss and other ecological crises, as well as actions to change our systems to place people and planet at their heart.
GoZero generates 1000 Points for every tonne of CO2e of action to reduce or remove emissions by businesses and other organisations. That's 1 GoZero Points for every kilogramme of CO2e action they take. We are also working to integrate actions to reduce ecological impacts and overshoot of other Planetary Boundaries into how we calculate points.
We reward individual members with GoZero Points when they attend Eco Events and support GoZero network members that are taking action on their ecological impacts. Businesses can only generate points if they are taking credible environmental actions. Find out more about GoZero's Climate Solutions for Businesses.
Earning GoZero Points
We challenge Kiwis to earn 1000 GoZero Points per month. This is equal to the average Kiwi monthly carbon footprint.
You can check your progress using the tracking tools in your account, and when you hit your monthly GoZero Points target, you unlock access to nature regeneration donations by GoZero network members for the following month.
To earn GoZero Points rewards you should:
- Sign up for a free GoZero Points account;
- Earn points by supporting local businesses or pariticpating in Eco Events using our Directory;
- Scan your account's QR Code at point-of-sale or at the event when you make a purchase.
Unlock nature regeneration donations
Donate and receive GoZero Points, unlocking premium features, notably nature regeneration donations to community groups and nature regeneration projects.
There are three levels of membership:
Make a $5 donation to earn 500 Points. You can also take up Challenges or attend events to earn further points. When you hit 100 Points for the month you unlock donations from our business network.
Make a $15 donation and receive 1000 GoZero Points. This unlocks donations from our business network, allowing you to generate support for projects when you make purchases at those businesses.
Make a $25 donation to earn 2000 GoZero Points. This unlocks donations from the GoZero Network and earns you an additional donation to projects from the GoZero Foundation. For every additional 1000 Points that you earn, you unlock an extra donation, so by taking action, you generate funding for projects near you.
What is my GoZero Points target?
Your monthly GoZero Points target is the number of points you need to earn each month to reach GoZero Hero status, which unlocks donations to our nature regeneration projects.
We set your monthly target at 1000 GoZero Points, which is equivalent to the average monthly carbon footprint in New Zealand, or the average annual footprint of 10.9 tonnes of CO2e.