Sustainable Business Network

The Sustainable Business Network promotes sustainable practise in New Zealand and supports businesses on the path to becoming sustainable. It links businesses and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences.

Sustainable Business is defined as the integration of economic growth, social equity and environmental management, both for now and for the future.

Environmental Quality - to implement practises and procedures that go beyond compliance through the adoption of proactive strategies to restore and enhance the environment in which we live, work and play.

Social Equity - to operate as a good corporate citizen, encourage respect and dignity to all stakeholders by developing mutually beneficial partnerships with local community stakeholders.

Economic Prosperity - to undertake business management so as to support long-term economic growth for New Zealand.

Corporate Governance and Ethics - to conduct business in an ethical manner and to seek to do business with companies which adopt the same principles.

Why Sustainable business makes good business sense:

• Being a responsible employer ensures you attract a committed workforce
• Builds community, supplier and regulatory relationships
• Using resources efficiently has a positive impact on the bottom line
• Increases competitiveness through innovation
• Reduced environmental impact and associated costs

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