Simple model and explanation of a 'transformed business': no waste and materials are continuously recycled, a small ecological footprint because it uses renewable, carbon neutral energy and recycled materials. Source: Econation

Will sustainability change the competitive landscape and reshape the opportunities and threats that companies face? Will sustainability have a material impact on your company? What should you and your company do about it? Our special report explores these burning questions and many more. Source: MIT Sloan Business Review

Vision and practical roadmap for integrating sustainability into the DNA of business—from the boardroom to the copy room. It analyzes the drivers, risks and opportunities involved in making the shift to sustainability... Source: Ceres

Global degradation of ecosystems and the services they provide threatens to alter the landscape in which business operates. The Ecosystem Services Review is a proactive approach for companies to manage the risks and opportunities that are emerging. Source: WRI, WBCSD and Meridian Institute

Rearch completed by NZBCSD into attitudes of consumers and businesses with regards to sustainable practices. Source: NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development

A look into the Lean Business programme that NZTE run for SME's Source: NZTE

Simply Sustainable Website with links to each step in the model for Simple Sustainable Business Source: Ministry for the Environment

Envirostep is a free, entry-level environmental management tool for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand. Source: Ministry of Economic Development

The business case for sustainable business practice is strong and continues to grow. Reasons businesses are adopting sustainable business practices. Source: Ministry for the Environment

Covers each industry sector looking at impacts and tools to get you on the right track. Source: UNEP

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) is a global study, initiated by the G8 and five major developing economies and focusing on ‘the global economic benefit of biological diversity, the costs of the loss of biodiversity and the failure to take protective measures versus the costs of effective conservation’1. TEEB makes the case for integrating the economics of biodiversity and ecosystem services in decision-making. Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature

Environment Southland website. Has a good environment section that is divided up into different subjects such as water air etc Source: Environment Southland

Hatched is an eBook of research findings, stories and tools exploring five key areas of capacity required for New Zealand’s long-term success Source: Landcare Research

Risk Radar Fact Sheet on Ministry for the Environment website each subject has a document which you can either read online or download Source: Ministry for the Environment

Land and Water pollution page on the Auckland Regional Council website. Lots of pdf's avaliable for download Source: Auckland Regional Council

Search Results for Environmental Consultants in NZ on the Yellow Pages Website Source: Yellow Pages

"Institue of Environmental Assessment and Management *IEMA"" Has details on how to become a member what training is offered etc. " Source: IEMA

Our exclusive environment management system is available to download online and contains hints and tips to create a professional policy, sample policies and methods to get "buy-in" from your organisation. Source: Environmental Policy UK

A guide to writing an environmental or waste policy Source: Hamilton City Council

A guide on how to write an environmental policy Source: Buisiness Link

Tips on how to write an environmental policy Source: Envirowise

Tips on how to write an environmental policy Source: Euronet

A guide to corporate environment performance reporting - chapter 3 Source: Hong Kong EPD

The Reporting Framework sets out the principles and Performance Indicators that organizations can use to measure and report their economic, environmental, and social performance. Source: Global Reporting Initiative

Pure Advantage has been formed in the belief that enhancing New Zealand’s natural environment in order to improve our competitive positioning in the global shift to green growth represents a huge opportunity for all Kiwis to prosper. We have developed a campaign to work with communities, businesses, Government and iwi to create sustainable economic growth, and assist New Zealand to become a leading exporter of high-value produce, renewable energy and clean technology, with a top-tier in-bound tourism industry. Source: Pure Advantage

This manual is a step-by-step guide designed to help enterprises implement Environment Management Systems (EMSs) and comply with IFC's environmental policies. The manual's primary goal is to help businesses use environmental reviews to identify cost-saving measures. It is also intended to be a resource for companies to ensure positive environmental impacts while benefiting their own organization Source: International Finance Corporation

EMS Implementation Guide for SME's - 200 pages Source: EMS

CEO reflections on progress to date, challenges ahead and the impact of the journey toward a sustainable economy. Source: United Nations

All you need to know about Environmental Management Systems Source: Ministry for the Environment

You can buy copies of any NZ Standard topics such as ISO 14001 Source: NZ Standard

Environment Protection Department from the Government of Hong Kong. Information on planning an Environmental Audit Source: EPD

A guide to corporate environment performance reporting - chapter 4 Source: Hong Kong EPD

Environment Page on the Auckland Regional Council Website. Has the EMP available for downloading etc Source: Auckland Regional Council

The Sustainable Business Forum at BusinessNZ has been working to identify a set of business sustainability performance indicators that New Zealand businesses can use to measure and benchmark their sustainability performance. Source: Sustainable Business Forum at BusinessNZ

Sustainable BusinessNZ is initiating a new Business Sustainability Benchmarking (BSB) project. The aim is twofold: * to help businesses and their customers gauge how well their company is performing relative to others * to help New Zealand communicate its progress on sustainable business to the global marketplace. Source: Sustainable BusinessNZ

The Reporting Framework sets out the principles and Performance Indicators that organizations can use to measure and report their economic, environmental, and social performance. Source: Global Reporting Initiative

SDR is much more than just producing a report – it is an overall approach to deliver real improvements in an organisation’s economic, environmental and social performance. This guide discusses how to do this using a reporting process, and provides examples of the approaches, indicators, benefits and structures of a number of New Zealand organisations. Source: NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development

NZAS Annual Report from 2005 - an example of an annual report which looks at more than just financial sustainability. Source: NZAS - Rio Tinto

Enterprise 3 document: Your Business and the triple bottom line. Economic environmental social performance Source: Ministry for the Environment

"An online audit of how to make your office more ""green""" Source: Friends of the Earth Scotland

Green Office Guide Source: Auckland Regional Council

Short entertaining video to help inspire staff ideas for energy efficiency. Source: EMC (on YouTube)

Short video explaining sustainability, using the four rules developed for the Natural Step system. Source: Igloo Animations

People power is Telecom’s greatest weapon in the battle for energy savings. A staff culture change and internal leadership is making the difference to their energy use. The Energy Manager works hard to get all staff on board via a number of different initiatives, including energy efficiency campaigns, the use of "Energy Rangers", energy audits and the use of different technologies to reduce energy use across this large corporate Source: EECA

Tips on how to get your staff on board with being energy efficient Source: ECCA

Making an impact at work a practical guide to changing the world from inside any company Source: Net Impact

The supply chain considers the interactions between a business and its customers and suppliers. The greatest benefits are derived by extending the focus as far as possible upstream towards the raw materials, downstream towards the consumer and then back again as the product and wastes are recycled. This guide focuses on three principal areas: Procurement, Internal Operations & Product Development and Stewartship Source: NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development

A simple overview of the complexities of the supply chain. Source: Triplepundit

The Toolkit has been prepared as a resource for those responsible for identifying potential suppliers of goods and/or services, organisations tendering for work and those carrying out the assessment of submissions. Source: Auckland Regional Economic Development Agency

Guide for SMEs who do business with local or central government. Source: NZBCSD

Online directory of products and services made in New Zealand. Source: Made from New Zealand

For information and listings of Southland's food producers. Source: Venture Southland

Profiles of local artists. Source: Venture Southland

The Green List is a green product/service directory where suppliers grade their own listings on six sustainability principles through a series of questions. When you roll over the icons on their listing you can read specific information they have written about the qualities of their product or service. If you are uncomfortable with self assessment icons, look for those products or services with third party certifications. Source: Sustainable Greenlist Directory

A guide towards sustainable publishing Source: Ministry for the Environment

Tips for saving money as well as reducing your impact on the environment. Source: Ministry for the Environment

Info on Product Stewardship a tool that helps reduce the environmental impact of manufactured products Source: Ministry for the Environment

Links to different Product Stewardship schemes in NZ Source: Ministry for the Environment

Environmental Objectives For New Product Development Decision-Making Source: b-NET

Information about who/what business care is and what courses they offer Source: Business Care

Info about The Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Branch which focuses on achieving increased understanding and implementation by public and private decision makers of policies and actions for SCP Source: United Nations Environment Programme

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