Biosecurity Business Pledge

August is a key month in the Biosecurity Business Pledge calendar, marking Biosecurity Awareness Month.

This annual event provides a valuable opportunity for Pledge members to spotlight their biosecurity initiatives, share success stories, and highlight the critical role biosecurity plays across New Zealand’s business landscape.

It’s also a time to encourage businesses not yet involved to consider joining the Pledge. By becoming a member, businesses demonstrate a clear commitment to biosecurity, reinforcing its importance in safeguarding New Zealand’s natural environment, unique lifestyle, and economic wellbeing

What is the Biosecurity Business Pledge (BBP)?

BBP Purpose

Equip businesses with tools and knowledge to manage biosecurity risks effectively
Enhance the two-way flow of information between the business community and government to strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity system as a whole

Key Commitments by Businesses

Understanding and managing biosecurity risks related to their operations
Promoting a culture of proactive biosecurity within their teams and leadership
Integrating biosecurity into procurement policies, including logistics and travel
Supporting stakeholders, staff, suppliers, and customers in understanding and practicing good biosecurity

Who's Involved

The pledge includes a wide range of companies from agriculture and logistics to retail and tourism forming a pre-competitive network of over 150 members.

What is Available to Members

Direct link to senior government and pledge members officials through webinars and field trips around NZ
A pre-competitive network where all businesses and sectors are collaborating and sharing practices
Access to resources including Unwanted Pest posters, Social Media post, training modules, Quiz questions, Unwanted Pest cards
Access to governance guidelines including CEO guide to the management of biosecurity risk and Biosecurity considerations for Boards
Stakeholder Engagement toolkit
Template & Policy Clause toolkit
Newsletters and Member Communications
Resources shared by Pledge Members

Biosecurity Business Pledge