Where to from here?

The Sustainable Business Network recognises that all our members have differing needs and offerings. So, we have planned our events in 2010 to help businesses succeed at every step on the sustainability journey. Check out the 2010 calendar of Northern events here.

Are you a strong leader in sustainability within a company that's still catching up?

Learn how to lead your company towards sustainable success at the Building Trust workshop, the Smart Office seminar and the Sustainable Leaders in the Workplace seminar. Get inspiration and support while networking with other SBN members.

Are you wondering how your company can save money through sustainability?

Find opportunities to minimise operating costs and maximise profit at the Cost of Carbon and Greenfleet Transport breakfast seminars. Get to grips with your bottom line at a full day Ensuring Economic Sustainability workshop.

Is your company a trailblazer in sustainability, leading the way with innovation?

Share problem-solving initiatives at our Trailblazer Forums and monthly Networking Events; Learn more about distributive generation at the EECA Energy Efficiency workshop. Work with us to identify new opportunities, or undertake the Get Sustainable Challenge for the chance to win a national award. Cost-effectively promote business sustainability initiatives by hosting an event or sponsoring a regional award.

Has your business implemented some sustainability measures but is unsure what to do next?

Be inspired with real examples of sustainable success at the Smart Office seminar. Get practical advice on implementing the next steps at the Cost of Carbon and Greenfleet Transport breakfast seminars. Meet other businesses with practical experience at networking events.

Are you looking for recognition for your company's achievements in sustainability?

Get your business a chance of national recognition by undertaking entering the Sustainable Business Network regional awards. Talk to your regional staff member at SBN about sponsoring awards and hosting events.

Northern Region Sustainable Business Awards, September 2009

(back row) Lucy, Helen & Linda of Framework, Craig & Nick of Hayes Knight, Robyn & Josephine of The Conference Centre, Mike & Sam of Kokako Organic (front row) Mitch of ecostore, Freya of LanzaTech.

The Northern Region of SBN works with members from Auckland to Northland. We run networking events, training, annual sustainable business awards. Our region has more than 300 members and was formed from the Auckland Environmental Business Network in 2002. The region is currently staffed by James Griffin and Betsy Joseph.

Feel free to contact us;
James Griffin - Northern Regional Manager

Phone: 09 826 0394 / 021 686 155   

Email: james@sustainable.org.nz

Betsy Joseph - Regional Coordinator

Phone: 09 826 4657 / 021 686 673

Email: betsy@sustainable.org.nz