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A sustainable business is one that is commercially viable while taking a long-term intergenerational view.

As well as being the right thing to do, reducing your waste and emissions is a useful tool for marketing and can become a valuable part of your brand. Consumers want to buy goods and services from those that can demonstrate sustainability, and in many cases are willing to pay more.

Reducing waste and emissions can also reduce inefficiencies in your business. It might take some up-front investment, but reducing your impact may save you money in the longer term as well as make your brand more attractive.

Experts tell us that the secrets to success in making a real impact is to work out what aspects of your business are having a negative impact, and to start small. Once you get going it gets easier to find more ways to make a difference.

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Sustainability Resources

Case Studies in Business Sustainability

Claxby Estate - Farming for the future

When it comes to environmental sustainability, dairy farming gets a bad rap. But Sam and Jo Spencer-Bower are proving that with a bit of planning, smart technology and the right attitude, dairying can have a manageable environmental footprint.

Chatterton Homes - Building Better

Since 2017, Chatterton Homes has been exclusively building passive homes; extremely energy-efficient buildings in which a comfortable interior climate can be maintained without active heating.

Misco Joinery - Going for Gold

Misco Joinery’s environmental journey may have started out as a savvy business move, but it’s quickly blossomed into a new way of thinking and a point of pride for the Kaiapoi-based business and its 70-strong team.

Other ENC Business Resources

Starting a Business

A repository of guides, templates and information on how to start a business successfully

Marketing

How to get customers to know you exist and once they do, how to get them to spend with you.

Systems and Processes

Tools, resources and links that will help the back office part of your business hum.

Funding and Investment

Where to find money to start, grow or re-invent your business.

Your Finances

Cashflow is the lifeblood of every business. Tools and strategies to help you manage your day to day finances.

HR: Managing Staff

Taking on staff? - Know your obligations

Data

There is a wealth of public data available, but where do you start? We have compiled some of the data sources that we think are useful.

Growing Your Business

Learn how to successfully grow your business locally or through exporting

Farm Diversification

Assistance, studies, resources and potential paths to market for those looking to grow crops.

Social Enterprise

Starting a social enterprise is a noble goal. But what exactly is a social enterprise and how do you go about setting one up?

Managing Decline

What do you do when things are not going as you wanted them to? This page provides information and resources to help with decisionmaking.

Exiting Your Business

Whether selling or walking away, there are a number of things you can do to maximise profit or minimize loss.

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