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NEW ZEALAND LINKS Ecobob Directory of businesses selling environmentally friendly products and services, such as eco building companies, solar hot water businesses, cloth nappy and more. Ecobob also has a list of eco house profiles. go »Frazer Lindstrom - Climate Change & Energy Experts Frazer Lindstrom is a New Zealand based consultancy firm helping businesses and business organisations adapt to the challenges of climate change and sustainable energy. Clients include the NZBCSD, NZBCSD members and other companies. go »Greenpages Greenpages is a internet based directory service which we want have set up to make it easier for the consumer to locate businesses and serivce providers who are either, or all of the following, sustainable, provide organic products, action recycling, and are ethical in either the products they produce or the procedures they have within the running of their business. We know there is a huge green market of consumers wanting to be able to easily locate these businesses and the Greenpages is the place to go to find them. go »Re-Foresting New Zealand Re-Foresting New Zealand – Whakaora Nga Tamariki o TaneNew Zealand leads the world in many aspects of conservation, but is very immature and conflicted in sustaining indigenous forest as part of our working landscape. Lessons learnt from successes and from disasters elsewhere can be combined with locally developed knowledge to accelerate the development of the mature culture that the sustainability challenge demands of us. As we abandon harvest of old growth forest we loose access to native timber as a defining part of our society unless we can create sustainable alternatives. Equally, failing to value productive indigenous forests as part of our economy, we define an exotic or treeless future for much of our landscape. Re-foresting New Zealand draws together the technologies of silviculture and ecosystem restoration. It combines the traditional practices that have sustained the forests of Europe and Japan with the indigenous practices of the iwi of Aotearoa. It then blends in twenty first century insights into the management of genetic resources and the importance of effective carbon sequestration. There are five intertwined strands to the programme: 1. tracking, documenting and encouraging use of high quality and genetically diverse locally sourced cultivars of native timber trees 2. recognition and protection of elite stands of native timber trees that provide our seed sources for the future 3. targeted restoration of native forest in threatened ecosystems through new plantings of sustainably managed native forest 4. sustained effective contributions to carbon sequestration. 5. sustainable development of permanent-canopy ecological silviculture go » Design Industry designindustry exists to "build better businesses with design thinking".Whether your organisation produces tangible products or provides services, design can transform the way you do business and create higher value: this means better returns. go » Ecologic Foundation Based in Nelson, New Zealand, the Ecologic Foundation is a not-for-profit "think tank" dedicated to promoting sustainable development through policy analysis, research, communication andconsultancy. Our focus is on working toward solutions to environmental problems that integrate environmental, economic and ethical factors, rather than promoting one aspect at the expense of the other. go » Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority The EECA promotes changes in behaviour to implement Government strategies for energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy in both the private and public sectors. go »Energy Federation of New Zealand (Inc.) On this site you can find the Proceedings of the EFNZ Conference on Climate Change Projects held last 19 August 2003, the other EFNZ Conferences/Seminars and everything you want to know about the Energy Federation of New Zealand. go »Environmental Defense Society EDS is a network of professionals actively engaged in environmental advocacy. go »LTNZ - Right Car This version provides a tool for consumers to compare fuel economy, emissions and safety for different vehicle options go »Ministry for the Environment The Ministry for the Environment reports to Government on the state of the New Zealand environment and the way that environmental laws and policies work in practice. go »National Parks and Conservation Foundation The Foundation was established to promote and support the conservation and protection fo New Zealand's unique natural heritage. go »New Zealand Brown Teal Recovery Information source about the critically endangered New Zealand Brown Teal. The site aims to provide quality upto date information about the species and the work going into recovering it from possible exinction. go »New Zealand Sustainable Business Conference 2002 This conference will be held on 24 and 25 October 2002 at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Mt Wellington, Auckland. go »Niche Forecasting Niche Forecasting solves workplaces problems such as high staff turnover, low staff motivation, lack of culture or performance. go »OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises The OECD Guidelines are the only government-promoted international guidelines for corporate social responsibility. go »Oxfam New Zealand Oxfam campaigns to make trade fair throughout the world. Oxfam is calling on governments, institutions, and multinational companies to change the rules so that trade can become part of the solution to poverty, not part of the problem. Find out about Oxfam's involvement with the Fair Trade movement. go »Parents Centre Parents Centre have lots of great ideas on how you can make your workplace family friendly. go »Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment The office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment provides independant scrutiny, advocacy and advice for a better environment. go »Project Green Project Green's mission is to achieve a standard of food safety, animal welfare and sustainable resource management that is defendable in all countries of the world. go »Simply Sustainable Simply Sustainable is a web toolkit specifically designed for businesses. It will help you to understand and take on board the opportunities presented by sustainability. As well as offering information, facts and tips, it provides links to other resources and useful websites. go »Sustainable Business Network The Sustainable Business Network is a forum for businesses that are interested in sustainable development practice to get together and make it happen. go »Target Zero- sustaining business and the environment "Target Zero" is a Christchurch City Council initiative assisting local businesses in cleaner production, waste minimisation and sustainability issues. Our overall goal is to innovate profitable and accountable businesses that integrate sustainable economic, social and environmental values in their thinking, decision-making and behaviour in Christchurch City. go »The Gifted Kids Programme The Gifted Kids Programme is an initiative that identifies gifted and talented students from mainly low socio-economic areas and gives them the opportunity to attend a specialised gifted education programme with other children of similar abilities. go »The Natural Step Foundation New Zealand go »The Recycling Operators of New Zealand Inc (RONZ) The Recycling Operators of New Zealand Inc (established in 1992) is an organisation that represents recycling service providers, operators and educators in the recovered materials and recycling industry. go »The Waste Management Institute of New Zealand (WasteMINZ) The Waste Management Institute of New Zealand (WasteMINZ) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1989 to promote sustainable waste management practices for the benefit of all New Zealanders. The primary function is to provide a forum for presentation and dissemination of information and to act as a facilitator for the waste management industry in New Zealand. go »Tipu Ake - A Leadership Model for Innovative Organisations Tipu Ake ki te Ora (Growing from within ever upwards towards wellbeing) is a leadership model inspired by the self transformation of Te Whaiti School. Here a small unemployed Māori community took its future in its own hands, and used its ancient wisdom and methods to do some remarkable things against all the odds. go »Waste Not Consulting Waste Not Consulting is a specialist professional consultancy leading the way in providing solutions to the growing waste problem.Our range of services includes: WWF New Zealand WWF is one of the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organisations, with a global network active in over 96 countries. With continuing commitment from our supporters, WWF is making a real difference to the state of New Zealand's environment. go »Zero Waste New Zealand Trust The Trust was established in 1997 to support a growing network of groups working on waste minimisation initiatives and to help develop breakthrough strategies to deal with New Zealand's growing waste problem. go »GLOBAL LINKS triple innova triple innova (D)As an internationally oriented research organisation / consultancy for business and politics in the field of Sustainable Development and CSR, triple innova works on raising the awareness of the importance of an integrated understanding of social, environmental and economic aspects among decision makers in business, academia and politics. triple innova is working in a network of competent partners from science, business and civil society. For more information please visit: www.triple-innova.com go » World Business Council for Sustainable Development We are a member of the WBCSD. The WBCSD is a coalition of 150 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development. Members are drawn from more than 30 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. go »BioMaxx Systems Inc. BioMaxx Systems Inc holds the worldwide license to a new biomass fermentation process developed by Canadian molecular genetic researchers. The technology can be used to convert waste biomass mixtures to ethanol and other co-products by exploiting the unique properties of the feedstock to solve current processing problems. Ethanol is a clean-burning, renewable fuel that is used as an oxygenate in 10% gasoline blends and an octane enhancer to improve vehicle performance. go »Business & Biodiversity Initiative The Business & Biodiversity Initiative aims to influence, encourage & assist business throughout the world to conserve the integrity & diversity of nature & to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable & ecologically sustainable. go »Business in the Community go »Captain Ozone Captainozone.com features a downloadable documentary about the ecologist, Captain Ozone. Captain Ozone is famous among environmental groups for being the most radical ecologist in America. In this documentary, Captain Ozone: • crusades for the conservation of endangered salmon • teaches school kids how to promote ecological awareness on television • touts the benefits of pollution-free hydrogen fuel • demonstrates hemp oil as an alternative lubricant to petroleum • recycles used toilets into fine works of art • stars in a music video about industrial pollution The documentary is VHS quality and can be burned to a CD for libraries. There is also a fascinating interview with Captain Ozone at captainozone.com go » Consumer Electronics Questions and Answers The SDGateway integrates the on-line information developed by members of the Sustainable Development Communications Network. go »CSR Directory Resources for Promoting Global Business Principles and Best Practices; Managing Editor, Michael J. Kane go »Forum for the Future Forum for the Future is one of the UK's leading sustainability think tank. go »Foundation for Business and Sustainable Development The Foundation was set up in 1996 by the WBCSD to promote and encourage education in the field of sustainable development. Try taking the Sustainable Business Challenge on the site. This is a way to learn online about sustainable development and its implications for business strategy. go »Global Business Network The Global Business Network explores emerging issues, trends, and tools; diverse and challenging ideas and perspectives; and promotes thinking collaboratively about the future of the business environment. go »Global Reporting Initiative go »Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability go »International Network for Environmental Management go »Sustainable Business SustainableBusiness.Com is a magazine style site aiming to encourage sustainable development and its inherent business opportunities. go »The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the largest global professional accountancy body, with 110,000 members and 260,000 students in over 170 countries. ACCA's headquarters are in London and the organisation has an extensive network of over 70 staffed offices and other centres around the world. In the UK , we have 50,000 members (ACCA qualified accountants) and over 60,000 students. Our professional qualification is respected globally and our access to companies, governments, regulators and practitioners around the world give us a unique perspective on financial management and accountability in the public and private sectors. ACCA has been actively involved with the unfolding debate on corporate social and environmental responsibility since 1990. We promote transparency and best practice. We aim to help businesses and organisations realise the growing importance of sustainability to them, and we have launched a number of high profile initiatives. go » The Eco-Efficiency and Cleaner Production Homepage Environment Australia has developed this website about cleaner production and eco-efficiency that is well worth looking at. go »The International Institute for Sustainable Development go »World Resources Institute The World Resources Institute is a source of information and knowledge about the Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. go »Worldwatch Worldwatch is a nonprofit public policy research organisation dedicated to informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems. go »ZERI - Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives ZERI is a practical approach to satisfying humanity's needs for water, food, energy, jobs, shelter and more, in an environmentally sustainable manner, by applying science and technology and involving government, business and academia. go »Corporate Responsibility Index The Corporate Responsibility Index is a project of the St James Ethics Centre. It is a strategic management tool to enhance the capacity of businesses to develop, measure and communicate best practice in the field of corporate responsibility. It does this through benchmarking corporate responsibility strategy and implementation processes across the four key impact areas of community, workplace, marketplace and environment. New Zealand and Australian companies are invited to participate in this voluntary self-assessment of responsible business practices. go » |