Animates operates pet stores and Animates Vetcare clinics across New Zealand. As a business that genuinely cares about animals and the communities it serves, sustainability has always been part of its DNA. But to turn those values into action, and manage the risks that come with them, they needed a strategy to match. That's where Tadpole came in.

Metlifecare's sustainability journey shows what's possible when ambition is backed by structure, capability, and genuine engagement. Metlifecare has built a sustainability programme that goes far beyond compliance. From carbon measurement and emissions reduction targets, to 30 resident-led Enviro Groups actively shaping village life, to regular double materiality assessments that keep strategy sharp and relevant.