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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 ValueNew 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.

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.”

Campbell SturrockEnvironmental and Quality Advisor, Fulton Hogan Ltd. (ASV graduate, 2012)

“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 SchoultzSustainability Specialist, Livestock Improvement Corporation

“Improving the image of the business as being environmentally and socially aware has helped us attract new clients. But in the short-run, 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

An Extra Pair of HandsThis 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.

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.

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.

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.

Programme details

Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to postpone or cancel programmes if there are insufficient numbers registered.

“The ASV programme provided a robust

framework to our fledgling sustainability initiative,

allowing a new level of evaluation, focus and

direction. This ASV is truly value-adding for any

company that is serious about sustainability.”

Brad StevensCompliance and Improvement Manager,

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

*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.

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.

Register now or find out more:Contact Simon Harvey on 021 808 300, email csp@op.ac.nz, or phone 0800 765 9276

Success through ASVMore than 40 business of different sizes and from very different industries took the ASV programme in 2012.

“The programme enabled us to understand sustainability in a way that could improve our business. It helped us integrate environmental improvements into a marketing strategy that enhances our credibility and drives sales growth.”

Judy Whitefield Director, Blanchetts Furniture

Blanchetts FurnitureThis bespoke furniture company used ASV to build its brand around handcrafted furniture that lasts a lifetime.

RESULTS:

> 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.

Livestock Improvement Corporation 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.