Assurance in a Changing World.
McHugh & Shaw is an independent sustainability assurance provider based in Aotearoa New Zealand.
As a certified B Corp, environmental sustainability is at the heart of how we operate and the services we provide.
We support your business or organisation on the journey to reduce the impact of your service and products for the planet and future generations. Through our assurance and verification services you can feel confident in making credible sustainability claims that your customers and suppliers can trust.
Services
Carbon Audits
We provide independent carbon and environmental audit services all across New Zealand, and offer seamless personal assistance from the pre-audit stage right through to the finished assurance report.
These services include organisational, community, event, and product carbon inventories and carbon footprints (ISO 14064-1, ISO 14067, GHG Protocol).
We are a New Zealand Carbon Neutral Government Programme Supplier, provide Airport Carbon Accreditation verification and Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards assurance services.
While we don't provide carbon certification, Ekos, an established certification provider, recognises our audits.
Environmental Assurance
Our environmental and sustainability assurance services help you make a credible sustainability claim for your business or product.
Our services include Eco Choice Aotearoa Ecolabel assessments (formerly Environmental Choice), sub-contract assessment services (ISO 14001), product stewardship assessments, independent reviews, and legal compliance evaluations.
Our technical experts can help you design audit and certification programmes.
Compliance Updates
Our monthly subscription service will keep you up to date with information on current consultations by relevant agencies such as territorial authorities, regional councils, central government, commissions and voluntary standards.
This service is designed for environmental consultants, sustainability managers within larger organisations, engineers, and industry bodies.
We pride ourselves in our values:
INDEPENDENCE - INTEGRITY - IMPARTIALITY - TRANSPARENCY
Client Testimonials
Nelson City Council | Te Kaunihera o Whakatū
“We at Nelson City Council have had the pleasure of working with McHugh & Shaw for the past few years, and their work has consistently added significant value to our audits. Their clear communication and detailed explanations of the process and expectations have made the entire audit journey smooth and transparent.
The profound knowledge and expertise of their staff and Manager provide us with the confidence to present our carbon footprint report to our stakeholders, elected members, and the community.
It’s also a pleasure to engage in high technical discussions with their professional staff, who are very knowledgeable in standards and methodologies. We highly recommend their services and look forward to continued collaboration.“
Daniela Ramirez, Senior Climate Change Adviser | Kaitohutohu Matua - Āhuarangi
Mitre 10
“Mitre 10 has been working with McHugh & Shaw for a number of years.
The team excel at managing our complex operations involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and scopes with ease.
Their auditing service is friendly, firm, and fair, fostering growth in our team’s knowledge while encouraging us to achieve more.”
Julie Roberts, Head of Sustainability
Get in Touch - Whakapā Mai
Please get in touch if you would like further information on any of our services, or are interested in pursuing a career in carbon auditing.
We look forward to hearing from you.