Tips for getting started
Reduce the cost, waste and environmental impact of your workplace with the Smart Office Guide, the best practice in sustainable workplace management.
Bring some greenery into the workplace, making the space feel brighter and fresher, and absorbing carbon dioxide at the same time - bonus!
Shut down your computer when heading home, or switch off your monitor if you're leaving your desk for a while to save energy and dollars. Another easy tip is starting a 'lunchbox library' of containers, bags and mugs for people to use instead of disposable plastic.
Tips for getting started
Reduce the cost, waste and environmental impact of your workplace with the Smart Office Guide, the best practice in sustainable workplace management.
Bring some greenery into the workplace, making the space feel brighter and fresher, and absorbing carbon dioxide at the same time - bonus!
Shut down your computer when heading home, or switch off your monitor if you're leaving your desk for a while to save energy and dollars. Another easy tip is starting a 'lunchbox library' of containers, bags and mugs for people to use instead of disposable plastic.
Better Business Travel
Beat the stress of driving to work. Try taking public transport, walking, cycling or carpooling to save money and help the planet. Flexible working arrangements enable staff to travel outside of peak hours or work remotely, helping to reduce journey times and create a better work-life balance.
The New Zealand Transport Agencies’ (NZTA) Workplace Cycle Guide gives you all the information needed encourage staff to cycle to work, including how to set up workplace fleet bikes.
Driving to an offsite meeting? Consider Skyping or teleconferencing instead. Do this just once a week and you could save over 200kg of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere - the equivalent to powering a 42inch LCD screen for 59 consecutive days.
Need to fly for business? Choose the 'offset your emissions' option when you book your flights to balance the effect flying has on your carbon footprint.
Better Business Travel
Beat the stress of driving to work. Try taking public transport, walking, cycling or carpooling to save money and help the planet. Flexible working arrangements enable staff to travel outside of peak hours or work remotely, helping to reduce journey times and create a better work-life balance.
The New Zealand Transport Agencies’ (NZTA) Workplace Cycle Guide gives you all the information needed encourage staff to cycle to work, including how to set up workplace fleet bikes.
Driving to an offsite meeting? Consider Skyping or teleconferencing instead. Do this just once a week and you could save over 200kg of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere - the equivalent to powering a 42inch LCD screen for 59 consecutive days.
Need to fly for business? Choose the 'offset your emissions' option when you book your flights to balance the effect flying has on your carbon footprint.
Start Talking
Talk to your office manager or colleagues about ideas to reduce your collective carbon footprint. Consider setting up a green team too, it's is a great way to bring people together and share expertise and enthusiasm.
Options include establishing recycling and food waste disposal services, buying environmentally friendly office supplies (including paper, ink cartridges, and cleaning products), or setting up secure bike parking.
Start Talking
Talk to your office manager or colleagues about ideas to reduce your collective carbon footprint. Consider setting up a green team too, it's is a great way to bring people together and share expertise and enthusiasm.
Options include establishing recycling and food waste disposal services, buying environmentally friendly office supplies (including paper, ink cartridges, and cleaning products), or setting up secure bike parking.
Support Organisations
Accreditation
Business resources for living lightly
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Tools, information and case studies from the EECA to help businesses reduce energy waste and costs.
TRANSPORT
Develop a work travel plan and save on fuel and costs or check out the Travelwise Choices Awards.
BUILDING INDUSTRY
Advice from BRANZ to reduce waste and costs at construction and demolition sites.
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Learn about Qualmark's Responsible Tourism Programme for visitor activities and services.
OFFICES
A free guide on how to deal with your business waste.
SMALL BUSINESS
Advice for becoming a sustainable small business from the Ministry for the Environment.