23 May 2019
Sustainability
Climate change, pollution and a greater awareness of environmental responsibility are just some of the reasons sustainability is becoming increasingly important to businesses’ long-term strategies.
Panellists:
- Dave Watson, National Network Manager, Sustainable Business Network Dave set the scene identifying the drivers for sustainability and the business benefits. He covered the different areas of focus and where to go for help.
- Kate Ellingham, Enviro-Mark Solutions A subsidiary of Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, a Government-owned Crown Research Institute, Enviro-Mark Solutions provides simple and effective environmental management programmes, tools and certifications. Kate discussed how businesses can accurately measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impacts, alongside case studies of how clients of all sizes realised benefits to their business and improved environmental performance.
- Kevin Obern, Managing Director, OfficeMax OfficeMax has ISO 1401 Environmental Accreditation and is an industry leader in sustainability – not just with their eco-friendly products but in the environmental management of their operations. Kevin took us on their sustainability journey highlighting the steps they took, including embedding it into their company culture, the challenges they encountered and the keys to success.
Facilitator: James Smith, Xennial Marketing