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Skellerup Industries' Woolston (Christchurch), a manufacturing plant, identified savings of $297,000 per annum. Most of these were made by reducing water and paper consumption, cutting disposal costs, and improving product yield. The cost of implementation was $22,500. For most of the projects, the money was recouped in under four months. Take a look at how you can make improvements in your business processes.

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Communication and reporting

Let people know you're a business that cares. Reach new markets and increase the transparency of your business by exploring the links below.

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Branding and labelling

If you have good environmentally preferable practices or offer a sustainable product or service, why not tell your customers about it?

Business advice and grants

The government can offer advice and grants to New Zealand businesses interested in sustainability.

Cause Related Marketing

Businesses can develop strong links to social issues or a worthy cause by partnering with a not-for-profit or charity organisation. This provides the business with many opportunities to promote themselves and their activities, clearly showing customers their values and beliefs.

Education

There are many opportunities for businesses to facilitate education in the community generally, and around sustainability. Likewise, it is important to educate your staff on sustainable business practice, so that they feel valued and able to make a constructive contribution to the business.

Emerging market

A new consumer group is currently emerging in the global market place. They have a strong interest in products and services produced sustainably. Tapping into this emerging market offers a new incentive to become sustainable.

Environmental awards

Winning any award is great publicity, but winning a sustainability award is really big news.

Reporting

Compiling a 'sustainability report' is a great way to move your business forward. And it is not as complicated as you might think. Reporting in this way shows your business in a positive light - as an organisation tuned into today's society.

Sponsorship

Businesses can develop strong links with a not-for-profit or charity organisation, undertaking sponsorship initiatives such as providing finance, human resources or other assistance. In return the business receives many opportunities to promote themselves and their activities, clearly showing customers their values and beliefs.

Stakeholder dialogue

Stakeholder is an umbrella term used to describe any individual or group affected by your business. There are a host of business benefits associated with developing stronger relationships with your stakeholders.