Healthy environment and bottom line
A sustainably run business can help protect the environment for future generations. It could also be more efficient to run. If people know your business is sustainable, you could attract more customers, have a marketing advantage, and be less exposed to risk.
Small changes can make a big difference. Running a sustainable business means thinking ahead and considering the impact of what your business does and how it does it.
If you’re thinking about making your business more sustainable, you can find out more about:
- sustainability in production and supply chains
- your materials and products’ whole life cycle
- the long-term impact of your business on people and the environment.
Cycling for business
Wellington-based People’s Coffee places a huge emphasis on cycling, for commuting and for delivering its goods. When an employee left the company to set up a cycle-courier service, Nocar Cargo, the company employed them to make deliveries that previously required a van.
Supercharge your sustainability
To make your business more sustainable, look for big and small ways to cut waste and use resources better. A more sustainable business is good for people and planet and could be less costly to run.
- Think about ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ to cut waste, including water waste.
- Consider different options for transport and travel.
- Take simple steps to reduce energy use.
- Choose sustainable suppliers.
What's next
Prepare for unexpected events
Health and safety
Intellectual property
IT risks and scams
Understanding customer complaints
Premises and assets
Operations strategy
Manufacturing
Importing
Exporting