Based in New Zealand, Pan Pac Forest Products (Pan Pac) is making a meaningful difference through its environmental initiatives that benefit both nature and local communities.
In 2020, the company launched the Pan Pac Environmental Trust, a fund designed to support community-led projects aimed at enhancing, restoring, and protecting the environment and regional culture. By contributing NZ$100,000 annually, Pan Pac has earned widespread praise from stakeholders for its dedication to these causes.
Following a year of cyclone-related challenges, which temporarily narrowed the fund’s focus to environmental projects, the program has returned to its full scope. In 2024, eleven diverse initiatives were selected for funding (see details at https://ppet.org.nz/winning-projects/).
These initiatives address a range of critical needs, from safeguarding endangered native species and managing predators in natural forests to promoting education and cultural enrichment through donations of science kits and other resources.
Through these efforts, Pan Pac fosters a strong partnership with local communities. While communities contribute innovative ideas to protect and restore the environment, the Trust provides the financial support needed to turn those ideas into reality.
Looking ahead, Pan Pac remains committed to these activities, confident they will bring lasting benefits to the environment and communities for years to come.