Adding Sustainable Value
"In the future, only the companies which make sustainability a goal will achieve competitive advantage. That means rethinking business models as well as products, technologies and processes." Nidumolu et al (2009) - Harvard Business Review
The core component of the Adding Sustainable Value programme will be delivered by international award-winning organisation, the Natural Step.
All over the world, the Natural Step has shown that aligning sustainable practice with business value creation at a strategic level:
- drives competitive advantage and innovation
- opens up new commerical opportunities
- reduces costs whilst delivering real benefits for people and the environment
What's involved?
The programme runs over a 10-month period and includes:
- 4 x one-day workshops delivered by the Natural Step's accredited team of advisors
- opportunities for mentoring and coaching between workshops
- a career boosting nationally recognised qualification for one participating staff member - the Certificate in Sustainable Practice
- a strategic business plan and action plan for your business that enables proactive integration of sustainable practices that will drive future value in your business. The plan will include:
- a clear and practical vision for the longer-term future of your business that aligns with best practices
- prioritised strategies to implement key initiatives to achieve the vision
- KPIs and SMART targets which can be monitored to show success over time
- identification and implementation of a flagship project, such as a sustainable procurement policy, an energy audit, a sustainability impacts assessment, or a sustainable supplier request for proposal package
Testimonials
"We already had a basic business plan and a vision for the future. What the course did was introduce another aspect to our planning which we now use to evaluate decisions. It will definitely give us a competitive edge going forward." Murray Cross, AEC Engineering
"This sustainable business programme has been instrumental in forging our future growth strategies." Brendon Stephenson, Energy Plant Solutions
"I think all businesses would get something valuable from this course, even if they don't see themselves as 'green'." Fiona McCullough, Paulmac Ltd.
Click here to watch a two minute video of reflections from some of the 2011 programme participants.
To Register
Expressions of interest are open for businesses wishing to take part in the Adding Sustainable Value (ASV) programme - to register or for more information email csp
op.ac.nz or phone 0800 765 9276.