Otago Polytechnic Centre for Sustainable Practice The Centre’s mission is to inspire capability for real change. It has developed innovative and practical NZQA-accredited programmes to meet the future needs of businesses.
Sustainable Business Network Sustainable businesses are cost-efficient and productive, attracting and retaining loyal customers, and offering a great place to work. The Sustainable Business Network provides advice, training, networking and support to help businesses succeed through becoming more sustainable.
The Natural Step The Natural Step is an award-winning, non-profit organisation established in 1989 to accelerate change towards sustainability. It has helped thousands of global companies such as brand leaders like Nike, Panasonic, InterfaceFLOR, IKEA and Electrolux - implement sustainable practices.
Adding Sustainable Value New Zealand’s leading programme for businesses serious about sustainability
“The biggest realisation for us was that sustainability is not all about being green, but that you can really improve the bottom line and business development opportunities through being more sustainable.”
Murray Cross
Tenders & Contracts Manager, Ashhurst Engineering & Construction Co.
Call 0800 765 9276 or email us at csp@op.ac.nz For more information go to www.op.ac.nz Follow us on www.twitter.com/csp_otago www.facebook.com/sustainablepractice www.sustainable-practice.com Central Otago Campus: PO Box 16 Cromwell 9342 Queenstown Campus: Level 2, 45 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300 Wanaka Campus: 15 Cliff Wilson Street, Wanaka 9305
Aligning commercial success with sustainable practice “The Adding Sustainable Value programme and The Natural Step have given me the tools to frame a sustainability conversation in our company in a way that makes sense to management. The programme has forced us to undertake an honest review of where our core business activities are currently unsustainable, and helped us set challenging goals based on what ‘doing good’ would look like. We know this will be a tough journey, but by using The Natural Step framework to keep us on track, we hope to show others what is possible in our industry.”
Success through ASV
Campbell Sturrock
More than 40 business of different sizes and from very different industries took the ASV programme in 2012.
Environmental and Quality Advisor, Fulton Hogan Ltd. (ASV graduate, 2012)
Programme details Key benefits to your business >> Develop a business and brand strategy that integrates sustainability across core business activities to drive innovation. >> Reduce risks and costs as you target new market opportunities. >> Understand the impacts of your business, the relevant drivers of change and the areas where the most effective gains can be made. >> Establish a simple, smart framework that offers a tailored response to your particular business situation. >> Gain a Certificate in Sustainable Practice (Level 5), accredited by New Zealand Qualifications Authority, or use credits towards a higher qualification.
Blanchetts Furniture This bespoke furniture company used ASV to build its brand around handcrafted furniture that lasts a lifetime.
Programme fees and details $3,450 (plus GST) per business
unless a subsidy applies.*
Workshops will run between May and October 2013 in various locations, including Waikato, Manawatu, Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington.** Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate senior management support.
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On successful completion of the ASV programme, you’ll be awarded a Certificate in Sustainable Practice (Level 5). If you would like to take your learning to the next stage, ASV completion can be credited towards Otago Polytechnic’s other graduate programmes in Sustainable Practice.
>> 20% business growth >> Grew market share through customer education about sustainable product benefits >> Reviewed supply chain and preferred suppliers to enhance credibility and maintain brand integrity >> Innovated use of offcuts and waste to reduce waste and save energy >> Reduced toxic chemicals and reduced costs >> Used business expertise to help the local community and support young furniture makers.
This multinational corporation is owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and provides genetic breeding expertise and technology to the dairy industry. RESULTS: >> Future-focused, long-view framework provided clear processes to integrate sustainability with wider corporate vision >> Strategic focus sparked senior executive interest in sustainability and improved support for new initiatives >> Developed a shared corporate language and structure for sustainability that can be applied across diverse business units.
Contact Simon Harvey on 021 808 300, email csp@op.ac.nz, or phone 0800 765 9276
What’s involved? The ASV programme runs over a six-month period and includes: >> 4 x one-day group workshops delivered by The Natural Step’s accredited team of advisors. Bring up to four people along! >> Expert guest speakers and peer-group learning >> Professional mentoring and coaching support between workshops >> An industry benchmarking process using the Sustainable Business Network’s Get Sustainable Challenge >> Entry to the Sustainable Business Network’s annual Sustainable Business Awards.
RESULTS:
Livestock Improvement Corporation
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*Qualifying businesses in some locations may be eligible for up to 50% subsidy. Please contact us for more information. **Courses run subject to demand in a variety of locations. Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to postpone or cancel programmes if there are insufficient numbers registered.
Director, Blanchetts Furniture
“Involving our senior management in the programme was ideal. The clarity of the framework was a real eye-opener for them, showing how forces of change present serious challenges for our business, but also real opportunities.”
Steve Schoultz Sustainability Specialist, Livestock Improvement Corporation
An Extra Pair of Hands This luxury home service company noticed customer concerns about environmental performance. It turned the challenge into positive outcomes, growing its reputation and word-of-mouth referrals. RESULTS: >> >> >> >>
Fuel usage has remained flat despite a 15% growth in business Moved to cleaning products that are less toxic which have made staff and customers happier Saved money with innovative solutions designed to reduce multiple environmental impacts Turned customers into advocates by taking responsibility for environmental and social challenges.
“Improving the image of the business as being environmentally and socially aware has helped us attract new clients. But in the shortrun, the biggest instant gain was the financial saving we’ve made from redesigning the way we operate.”
Jane Richardson
Owner, An Extra Pair of Hands