BUSINESS CASE STUDIES

New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands now have wind power, easing dependence on diesel. more »

New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system is now successfully operating in Southland. It could have nationwide application. more »

Toyota believes sustainability is central to a better way of life, and a better way of doing business. more »

Beacon Pathway has drawn on a wide range of its research to produce a resource manual designed to help councils to encourage and promote better performing homes. more »

Since the BMW Group became the first automobile manufacturer to appoint an environmental officer back in the early seventies, the company has continually improved its environmental performance. more »

BNZ’s three new buildings share common design themes that create a connection beyond geographical location and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. more »

Landcare Research scientists are developing an effluent pond biofilter that could cut farm methane emissions. more »

A new computer model of landscape evolution for the Waipaoa River, near Gisborne, will help predict how the landscape has developed over thousands of years by modelling tectonic uplift as well as erosion which is controlled by factors of climate change, land use and land cover. more »

A specialist business unit of Meridian Energy has developed a ground-breaking solution that turns process waste sludge into renewable energy. more »

After 18 months of development, Moxie launched NextPlays at the Sustainable Brands conference in the USA in December 2008. more »

Commercial cleaning company Paramount Services has been certified for the internationally recognised ISO 14001:2004 standard for environmental management systems. more »

Sustained energy savings were behind Ports of Auckland’s 2009 Green Ribbon Award from the Ministry for the Environment. more »

As part of its CSR programme, software company Revolution ID has joined with Gladstone Primary School in Mount Albert, Auckland to trial a student-run carbon footprint programme for schools. more »

As a leading supplier of document solutions, including photocopiers and printers, Ricoh is setting industry standards on environmental and social sustainability. more »

Carbon-neutral courier company Urgent Couriers has broadened its commitment to sustainability beyond the environment this year, driving the power of its car fleet behind a number of community initiatives. more »

For URS a sustainable business means integrating sustainability practices into their own operations and delivering projects with an economic, social and environmental legacy of which their clients, employees and communities can be proud. more »

Vector’s explorations into sustainable and renewable forms of energy as well as communication technologies are showcased at its innovation centre - The Sub. more »

Helping companies communicate their messages about corporate social responsibility sees Wright Communications at the forefront of conversations about sustainability. more »

Mighty River Power, together with its Māori Land Trust partners, is leading the renaissance in geothermal generation in New Zealand with the ambitious goal of producing 400MW of electricity from geothermal sources by 2013. more »

Geneva, 2 June 2006 - Castle Cement has substantially reduced its use of virgin raw materials and fossil fuels over recent years. In the years 2003-4, Castle used over 195,000 tons of alternative fuels to replace approximately 160,000 tons of coal in its kilns. Visit World Business Council for Sustainable Development website for more information. more »

Geneva, 6 June 2006 - By applying ISO 14001 environmental management system standards to its operations, BAE Systems reduces both costs and environmental impacts while improving the health and safety of its employees. Visit World Business Council for Sustainable Development website for more information. more »

A new partnership between Computer Access New Zealand Trust (CANZ) and Westpac has produced an ecologically friendly solution for disposal of the company’s old computers. more »

Mercury Energy is proud to be the first energy retailer in New Zealand to be awarded the Platinum Enviro-Mark. more »

The Port of Tauranga’s first attempt at producing a Sustainable Development Report in the company’s 2002 Annual Report was highly commended by the Institute of Chartered Accountants at the 2003 Annual Reporting Awards. The attached article looks at why the Port of Tauranga made the journey towards SDR and what it learnt in the process. See our Sustainable Development Reporting website to read this case study. more »

For five weeks Westpac staff worked hard to save power in New Zealand’s power crisis. The team at Properties went to extraordinary lengths to help save power, auditing each of their major sites after hours to see how much equipment was being switched off, as well as providing staff with great power saving tips. more »

The Palliser Estate Winery is a finalist in both the Harvest and Grow sections of the awards. more »

The Warehouse has earned Storebrand Investment's BEST IN CLASS status for its leading environmental and social performance. It therefore qualifies for investment by Storebrand Principle Funds. more »

As part of its commitment to Zero Waste, The Warehouse actively encourages waste elimination through its supply chain. Using its buying power as leverage, The Warehouse is able to influence its suppliers toward minimising the amount of material used in packaging. more »

Zero Waste case studies are available under each of the "5 Keys to Zero Waste" on our Zero Waste website at www.nzbcsd.org.nz/zerowaste/content.asp?id=5 more »

To view Sustainable Development Reporting case studies visit www.nzbcsd.org.nz/sdr/content.asp?id=97 more »

What does a company’s electricity bill have in common with New Zealand’s biodiversity? Reduce one and increase the other was the answer that led to the launch of the Emissions/Biodiversity Exchange Project (EBEX21) by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development founding member, and national environmental research institute, Landcare Research. more »

Palliser Estate Wines of Martinborough Ltd is a vineyard and winery that produces and exports ultra remium New Zealand Wines. It exports to 18 countries all over the globe. It employs 14 people full time and has an annual turnover of around NZ$ 4 million. more »

Visit www.ccc.govt.nz/SustainableChristchurch/SuccessStories for success stories on waste, cycling, energy, reporting etc. more »

To view case studies demonstrating successful business and schools partnerships visit www.nzbcsd.org.nz/schoolcasestudies.asp?sectionCode=schools more »

To view case studies demonstrating climate change business opportunities download our Climate Change Business Opportunities Report from www.nzbcsd.org.nz/climatechange/NZBCSD_climate_change_business_opportunities.pdf more »

To view Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting and Reporting case Studies visit www.nzbcsd.org.nz/climatechange/content.asp?id=14 more »

Company Information more »

Staff at Toyota New Zealand in Palmerston North are aiming to recycle everything and not send anything ot the rubbish dump. more »

Waste Management NZ Ltd (WAM) has taken action to harness the gases emitted from its landfills and generate electricity, which is then fed to the national grid. more »

Article by Cathy Sheehan
Editor, Energy-Wise News Magazine more »