Dentons has expanded its partnership with Extraordinary to introduce a public transport salary sacrifice program, aiming to reduce commuting costs for employees while promoting environmentally sustainable travel.
The initiative builds on an existing collaboration between the two organizations focused on employee benefits such as gift cards. The new program enables employees commuting to Dentons’ offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch to fund public transport expenses using pre-tax income.
By allocating a portion of their salary each pay cycle, employees can lower their effective commuting costs by 30% or more. The program is designed to address rising commuting expenses while encouraging greener transportation choices. Dentons emphasized that sustainability should be integrated into everyday working life, not treated as a separate or burdensome effort.
The public transport benefit is set to launch on April 22, aligning with Earth Day, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable workplace practices.
As part of a broader effort to embed sustainability into its operations, Dentons views the initiative as a practical step toward supporting both employee financial wellbeing and environmental goals.
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“Partnering with Extraordinary to deliver benefits for our people is an exciting step forward for us to support our people when the cost of their commute is increasing. I’m confident this will make a real difference. We’re encouraging our people to rethink how they commute, and this initiative creates a simple, practical way to do that.”
Charles Spillane, Chief Executive, Dentons
“When one of the world’s largest law firms chooses to offer pre-tax public transport to its people, it sets a standard. Dentons has shown that sustainability and financial wellbeing aren’t competing priorities, they can be delivered in the same benefit. We’re proud to support Dentons.”
Steven Zinsli, CEO, Extraordinary
