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Table: Example Action Plan

Northland Sustainable Tourism Charter Statement of Intent

I, John Citizen, the Managing Director of Company X, intend to take the following steps to support the sustainability of Northland tourism:

Developed by URS New Zealand

No. Opportunity for Improvement How When Who $Cost Time Comment
For immediate implementation:
1.2 Further enhance community involvement by donating facilities / time. Boats, skilled labour When required Staff $120-$500 Depends on project We do it for schools, general education, specific projects and clean ups.
1.3 Pool resources of local operators to identify and implement new sustainable tourism incentives. Skill sharing Current John Citizen Many days/hours Now-End November 2004 New access to Large Kauri tree including negotiation of access and construction walkway.
2.1 Share key outcomes of the sustainability project with others. Forums Current John Citizen Some plus time Next 12 months Sharing benefits and awareness.
2.3
2.4		 Staff buy-in and involvement in sustainability initiatives. Active participation Ongoing All Staff Negligible Ongoing Beneficial for Company at large.
2.5 Further develop and update hazard register. Active participation Ongoing All Staff Negligible Ongoing Staff well-being.
2.9 Source 'environmentally friendly' products. Awareness and commitment Ongoing All Staff Negligible Ongoing Positive contribution to environment
2.36 Solid waste monitoring. Waste Audit Ongoing Crew None Ongoing Reduction, recycling.
2.39 Waste minimisation, office consumables. Check out office use Ongoing Office staff None Ongoing Try to reduce paper and ink consumption.
2.46 Explore possibilities to offset CO2 footprint. Ebex21 - Native tree planting initiative Start soon Participants Minimal Depends on outcome Interesting education tool.
For implementation over a medium term (6-12 month timeframe):
2.2 Owner / Operator commitment to programme in holidays to enhance well-being. Forward planning, delegation of responsibilities. Schedule holiday by December 2004. John Citizen Resourcing cost, time. Ongoing. Commit to equal holiday time to that of employees, on an annual basis.
2.44 Reuse inorganic items. Handing to the right people Ongoing John Citizen Nil Ongoing Already 'sharing' old wetsuits with local High Schools.
2.33 Light sensors Investigate need Winter maintenance Electrician Estimate $200 - $2,000 By September 2004  
2.44 Recycling waste Make stations for separation December 2004 John Citizen Approx. $2,000 Ongoing Depending on disposal options.
For implementation over the long term (initiated within a 12 month timeframe):
2.23 New facility, water conservation. Install conserving equipment During building John Citizen To be worked through Next 2 years Saving long term!

 

Date Action Plan and Statement of Intent Completed: 10 June 2004

Target Date for Completion of Proposed Actions: Review 10 June 2005, Ongoing

 

Signature:

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Last updated: 17 August 2007