Business Case Studies

22 Mar 2010 – Vector’s Advanced Metering Services is rolling out nationwide 500,000 advanced meters for Genesis Energy and 55,000 for Contact Energy. more »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – BNZ’s three new buildings share common design themes that create a connection beyond geographical location and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. more »

1 Jan 2009 – After 18 months of development, Moxie launched NextPlays at the Sustainable Brands conference in the USA in December 2008. more »

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

1 Jan 2009 – New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands now have wind power, easing dependence on diesel. more »

1 Jan 2009 – New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system is now successfully operating in Southland. It could have nationwide application. more »

1 Jan 2009 – Toyota believes sustainability is central to a better way of life, and a better way of doing business. more »

1 Jan 2009 – Landcare Research scientists are developing an effluent pond biofilter that could cut farm methane emissions. more »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – A specialist business unit of Meridian Energy has developed a ground-breaking solution that turns process waste sludge into renewable energy. more »

1 Jan 2009 – Commercial cleaning company Paramount Services has been certified for the internationally recognised ISO 14001:2004 standard for environmental management systems. more »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – As a leading supplier of document solutions, including photocopiers and printers, Ricoh is setting industry standards on environmental and social sustainability. more »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – Vector’s explorations into sustainable and renewable forms of energy as well as communication technologies are showcased at its innovation centre - The Sub. more »

1 Jan 2009 – Helping companies communicate their messages about corporate social responsibility sees Wright Communications at the forefront of conversations about sustainability. more »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – Mercury Energy is proud to be the first energy retailer in New Zealand to be awarded the Platinum Enviro-Mark. more »

1 Jan 2009 – 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 »

1 Jan 2009 – Article by Cathy Sheehan
Editor, Energy-Wise News Magazine more »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – The Palliser Estate Winery is a finalist in both the Harvest and Grow sections of the awards. more »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – To view Sustainable Development Reporting case studies visit www.nzbcsd.org.nz/sdr/content.asp?id=97 more »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – Visit www.ccc.govt.nz/SustainableChristchurch/SuccessStories for success stories on waste, cycling, energy, reporting etc. more »

1 Dec 2001 – To view case studies demonstrating successful business and schools partnerships visit www.nzbcsd.org.nz/schoolcasestudies.asp?sectionCode=schools more »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »

1 Dec 2001 – To view Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting and Reporting case Studies visit www.nzbcsd.org.nz/climatechange/content.asp?id=14 more »

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1 Dec 2001 – Staff at Toyota New Zealand in Palmerston North are aiming to recycle everything and not send anything ot the rubbish dump. more »

1 Dec 2001 – 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 »