1% For The Planet is enabling businesses to take a lead role in being environmental stewards and to set an example for the rest of the business community. These companies embrace the notion that the sustainability of the natural environment is fundamental to the sustainability of business.

Climate Counts is a non-profit campaign that scores companies annually on the basis of their voluntary action to reverse climate change. If the world's 100 largest companies reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 5% -- just 5% -- it would be like taking 25 million cars off the road. You can vote with your dollar every day. Companies really do care what you think.

Lincoln Envirotown Trust is a community-based trust aimed at making Lincoln a true Envirotown. They work with the community to find solutions to projected growth and associated environmental issues.

The Surf Break Protection Society is dedicated to the conservation of the Taonga "treasures" of the New Zealand Surfing Community - our surfbreaks - through the preservation of their natural characteristics, water quality, marine eco systems and low-impact access for all. They strive to be Aoteoroa's Kaitiaki " Guardians, Trustees" of our Surf Breaks and Natural Environments that compliment them.

The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. As part of the tour, Surfrider is launching their "Rise Above Plastics" campaign to educate the public about the dangers plastics pose to our environment, and what each of us can do to help reduce these impacts.

Trees for Canterbury is a well-established community organisation with the aim of employing and involving disadvantaged people, providing education, and regenerating native plants for community and revegetation projects.