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Towards a Triple Bottom Line: A report on our environmental, economic and social performance

March 2003
Media release: Triple Bottom Line Report released

This report is the Ministry for the Environment’s first attempt at reporting on our impacts on the environment, the economy and society - what has become know as “triple bottom line” reporting.

The report is split between an external focus on the effects of our policy advice, the tools and techniques we promote, and our education and information initiatives, and an internal focus on the environmental impacts of our offices, our dealings with staff, and the direct effects of the dollars we spend.

We welcome your feedback on this report. If you would like to provide feedback please use the feedback form.

Summary report

Ref. ME468

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Full report

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Contents of the full report

Foreword by the Minister for the Environment

Leading by Example: The Chief Executive’s Introduction

Executive Summary

Process and Scope of this Report

  • Process
  • Scope

What We Do

  • The role of the Ministry
  • How government manages the environment
  • Profile of the Ministry

People We Affect, People Who Affect Us

  • Who are our stakeholders?
  • How we work and consult with our stakeholders
  • What you think is important for the environment
  • What you think about us

How We Impact on the Environment, Economy, Society and Culture

  • The Government’s priorities for the environment
  • Long-term outcomes sought by the Ministry
  • Worldwide trends for the environment
  • Working with the Environment
  • Working with the Economy
  • Working with Society
  • Working with Māori
  • Our contribution to government sustainable development initiatives

Our Environmental Footprint

  • Policies and systems
  • Environmentally preferable purchasing
  • Our key resource flows

Our Social and Cultural Footprint

  • Our staff
  • Treaty obligations and Māori cultural integration

Our Economic Footprint

  • Economic impacts on stakeholders

Summary Staff Profile

Looking to the Future

  • Commitments and targets for the impacts of our work
  • Our challenges

Summary of Commitments and Targets

Verification Statement

Contact Details

 

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