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Sustainability for Businesses

Last updated: September 2008

The natural environment, our communities, cultures and businesses are all part of what makes up the tourism industry.  

 

Sustainable tourism is about protecting and enhancing the natural environment and resources for future generations, whilst at the same time ensuring long-term economic and socio-cultural benefits.

 

Read the Sustainability Best Practice Guides.


 

Definitions of Sustainability

Provides definitions of sustainability from the Resource Management Act, World Tourism Organisation, and Ministry for the Environment

 

What can you do?

This page contains ideas for actions you can take to improve the sustainable performance of your business. There are some simple steps you can do right away, and some more advanced steps, with more detailed ideas for those looking to move to the next level.

 

What's in it for you?

If you want to know what advantages your business will get from becoming more sustainable, read on!

 

What help can you get?

These pages outline different sources of help available to your business in its quest to become more sustainable, from international websites to details of local environment centres.

 

How can you get recognition for your efforts?

If you are going to the effort of making your business more sustainable, you deserve to be able to tell people about it!

This section contains information of accreditation schemes and awards available to you to enter.

 

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Environmental Performance

This diagram provides links to improve your environmental performance.

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