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 User Comments: The website also has some interesting podcasts to listen to discussions on this topic.

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 User Comments: There are some powerpoint presentations if you want to get a taste before downloading the whole document.

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

A look into the Lean Business programme that NZTE run for SME's Source: NZTE User Comments: Pretty basic but has all the information you need Plus a good video about the programme

Simply Sustainable Website with links to each step in the model for Simple Sustainable Business Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: Easy to follow great model

Envirostep is a free, entry-level environmental management tool for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand. Source: Ministry of Economic Development User Comments: Great tool to take you through a list of questions, sorted by topics, rate how well you are doing, and come out with a plan of action at the end. Would be good to give parts to different managers if a larger organisation (because no one person would have accurate answers to all questions). It assumes you have some prior knowledge on the topics, but the "?" explanations are helpful.

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 User Comments: Good concise list of why sustainable practices are good business sense.

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 User Comments: This was good for understanding how and why businesses should care about the sustainable management of ecosystems. I never realised the indirect effects!

Environment Southland website. Has a good environment section that is divided up into different subjects such as water air etc Source: Environment Southland User Comments: Well set out has a lot of information on site helpful links

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 User Comments: Interesting reading

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 User Comments: Clearly set out

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

Search Results for Environmental Consultants in NZ on the Yellow Pages Website Source: Yellow Pages User Comments: Straight Forward

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

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 User Comments: Some basic information on their site is free to access.

A guide to writing an environmental or waste policy Source: Hamilton City Council User Comments: Useful if writing an environmental or waste policy

A guide on how to write an environmental policy Source: Buisiness Link User Comments: Useful if writing an environmental policy

Tips on how to write an environmental policy Source: Envirowise User Comments: Easy to use

Tips on how to write an environmental policy Source: Euronet User Comments: Very plain boring looking website but has useful information

A guide to corporate environment performance reporting - chapter 3 Source: Hong Kong EPD User Comments: Easy to use

EMS Implementation Guide for SME's - 200 pages Source: EMS User Comments: A huge pdf full of information

CEO reflections on progress to date, challenges ahead and the impact of the journey toward a sustainable economy. Source: United Nations User Comments: It's interesting to read about the shift towards sustainable investing.

All you need to know about Environmental Management Systems Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: Easy to use

You can buy copies of any NZ Standard topics such as ISO 14001 Source: NZ Standard User Comments: Straight Forward if you know what you are looking for

Environment Protection Department from the Government of Hong Kong. Information on planning an Environmental Audit Source: EPD User Comments: Quick overview on what should be included when planning an environmental audit

A guide to corporate environment performance reporting - chapter 4 Source: Hong Kong EPD User Comments: Easy to use

Environment Page on the Auckland Regional Council Website. Has the EMP available for downloading etc Source: Auckland Regional Council User Comments: Well set out some good information about EMP's etc

A google books search on Tips on how to write an environmental plan and a guide to implementing ISO 14001 Source: Google Books - Stephen Tinsley User Comments: "Stephen Tinsleys book ""Environmental Management Plans Demystified - A guide to Implementing ISO 14001"""

Environmental Management Manual and Quality Management Manuals - templates to download. Source: Sovereign Certification User Comments: Some changes to downloads might be needed, as designed for UK - good starting point though!

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 User Comments: Useful guide.

NZAS Annual Report from 2005 - an example of an annual report which looks at more than just financial sustainability. Source: NZAS - Rio Tinto User Comments: This is really clear, I have a better understanding of how all these other aspects are important to businesses.

Enterprise 3 document: Your Business and the triple bottom line. Economic environmental social performance Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: Document about The Bottom Line (three bottom lines environmental social economic

"An online audit of how to make your office more ""green""" Source: Friends of the Earth Scotland User Comments: Lots of handy tips and fact sheets

Green Office Guide Source: Auckland Regional Council User Comments: Fun site to use font a bit small on some pages but overall very useful

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 User Comments: Great ideas.

Tips on how to get your staff on board with being energy efficient Source: ECCA User Comments: Helpful tips if staff arent getting on board with energy efficiency

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

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 User Comments: Really helpful to put this broad topic into managable steps.

A simple overview of the complexities of the supply chain. Source: Triplepundit User Comments: This was a really good overview, now to find out how to put these concepts into practice!

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 User Comments: Although intended for the Rugby World cup events, these templates are a good basis to start your own sustainable procurement proceedures.

Guide for SMEs who do business with local or central government. Source: NZBCSD User Comments: It's great to have a NZ resource on this stuff, very handy.

Online directory of products and services made in New Zealand. Source: Made from New Zealand User Comments: Lists NZ made products, and you can search by region to find something Southland made.

For information and listings of Southland's food producers. Source: Venture Southland User Comments: Great to get an indication of what can be sourced locally.

Profiles of local artists. Source: Venture Southland User Comments: This is a great place to find local artists if you a looking for a local piece to showcase.

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 User Comments: website is up to date and easy to follow, good search engine and you can register to recieve updates etc

A guide towards sustainable publishing Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: Downloadable guide towards sustainable publishing

Tips for saving money as well as reducing your impact on the environment. Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: The sort of tips your mum told you when you were a kid but you'd forgotten - until now!

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

Links to different Product Stewardship schemes in NZ Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: Links to different product stewardship schemes in NZ

Environmental Objectives For New Product Development Decision-Making Source: b-NET User Comments: Easy to use

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

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 User Comments: Well set out