Week 7: Compare existing alternatives

Consumer NZ

Have

• Comparative tests and surveys of consumer goods and services on efficiency and quality

• Advise consumers about their rights and how to exercise them

• Campaign to get laws and regulations changed to benefit consumers

• Recommend businesses consumers can trust

• Buying advise and independent reviews

• Consumer scores

Doesn’t have

• Doesn’t compare sustainable ratings
• Doesn’t have free access to all contents

CoGo

Have

• Connect consumers and businesses

• Help consumers make more of their purchases from ethical and sustainable businesses

• Discover businesses that are taking action on a range of social and environmental issues

• Award businesses badges for the action they are taking

• Verify every claim using data from dozens of accrediting organisations

• Tell businesses what matters to consumers and help them decide what new social and environmental initiatives they should invest in

Doesn’t have

• Doesn’t explain the meaning of existing sustainability ratings

Sustainable Business Network
Have

• Connect organisations with other innovators, enabling members to collaborate on sustainable solutions
• Inspire members to succeed through learning events and sharing stories
• Help organisations act through projects, campaigns and expert advice
• Sustainable business news

Doesn’t have

• Doesn't focus on consumers

CANSTAR BLUE

Have

• Consumer ratings based on consumer review and comparison

• Price comparison tables and value rank

• Real-time comparison tables across Electricity, NBN and Mobile products

• Focused on product and service excellence based on quantitative research

• Educating and helping consumers make better financial decisions

Doesn’t have

• Doesn’t research on environmental aspects

• Doesn’t compare products with sustainable levels

Jamie Cai