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Entries for SBNs regional business award categories are now closed but the search continues to find NZs most inspiring Social Innovations, Sustainability Champions and Sustainable Design and Innovations.

The economic downturn has created a growing sustainability divide, separating New Zealand businesses that understand and embrace sustainable business practices from those which see it as an "add-on".

Celebrating Extraordinary Business!

The Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Network has announced Bayfair Shopping Centre as its new cornerstone sponsor for the next two years, joining Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Fulton Hogan and Opus.


TAURANGA, Tuesday 20th July 2010: An innovative hay feeding bag and an automatic screen cleaner took a clean sweep at last night's Young Innovator Awards (YiA) in Tauranga.

 




Read on for 5 good reasons why you should enter the Sustainable Business Network Awards!

Bay of Plenty

 

2010 Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Network Awards

Celebrating Extraordinary Businesses!

Click on the image below, or here to hear from our sponsors waxing lyrical on sustainability!



2010 Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Network Awards

Date:
Thursday 30th September
Time: 6pm till late!

Venue: Distinction Hotel, Fenton St, Rotorua

Tickets: $130 per ticket, $1200 per table of ten

RSVP: to Jo at bop@sustainable.org.nz by 17th September

Click here for your full invitation!

The Get Sustainable Challenge (GSC) is a tool designed to help you focus on the issues that are most important to your business. This is your framework to guide you through your ongoing sustainability journey.

The assessment looks at your whole business, from strategy and policies to operations and performance monitoring. The resulting report and ongoing support from SBN will allow your business to set its sustainability focus throughout 2010 and beyond

Key benefits:

  • Reduce cost through resource efficiency
  • Raise productivity through strengthened values
  • Develop your community involvement and supplier relationships
  • Gain brand loyalty and recognition by entering our awards and sharing your story
  • Attract and retain committed employees

Click here to find out more about the Get Sustainable Challenge including fees, FAQ's and how to register.

The Bay of Plenty is one of SBN's most established, innovative and active regions.  The region is run by Jo Wills - National Events Manager/ BOP and Waikato Regional Manager.  Jo runs training programmes, networking events and the annual sustainable business network awards.

Jo Wills
Phone:  07 5779355
Mobile:  021 686 645
Email: bop@sustainable.org.nz

Sustainable Business Network - Bay of Plenty proudly supported by it's Cornerstone Sponsors;

Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Fulton Hogan, Opus & Bayfair.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Events

There is definitely awards fever in the air!  The September GreenDrinks is sponsored by Formula One Results, event managers for BOP Awards, so we will be giving you a taste of what to expect on the night.


 


How does the Emissions Trading Scheme impact on your business?

This seminar will provide you with the information and guidance to better understand and manage the impacts of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on your business as well as looking specifically at the benefits of Energy Audits. 


Pellet Fires, wood burners, heat pumps or flued gas...what is the right solution for winter heating? Heating efficiency, running costs and the impact on our environment are issues that need to be considered.


The following is an indication of the type and frequency of events taking place in the BOP and WK regions in 2010.  As speakers and venues are confirmed, dates will be added and workshop topics will advertised, watch your monthly newsletters for these details.