Case Studies

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Jul 2018
- YHA New Zealand: a carboNZero case study
  
  A committed advocate of environmental sustainability, YHA New Zealand has measured its carbon emissions since the late 1990s, and have brought about some impressive improvements in their facilities over recent years.
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Jul 2018
- House of Travel Auckland City: a carboNZero case study
  
  House of Travel Auckland City is a travel company with a strong sense of responsibility. They have demonstrated their commitment through carboNZero certification since 2008.
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Jul 2018
- Ecoware: a carboNZero case study
  
  Keeping emissions in the forefront of their business decision making, Ecoware is a biodegradable food packaging company which has the environment in its DNA.
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Nov 2017
- Auckland International Airport: a CEMARS case study
  
  Winner of our 2017 Outstanding Performance in Carbon Management Award for large organisations, Auckland Airport is a great example of a leading organisation doing its part to manage its environmental impacts and benefit from the CEMARS programme.
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Nov 2017
- Recreational Services: An Enviro-Mark Diamond case study
  
  Members of the Enviro-Mark programme since 2004, Recreational Services have substantially grown the programme within the organisation. from the one site in North Shore, to a total of seven sites certified as of 2017- truly deserving the 2017 Outstanding Performance in Environmental Management Award
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Oct 2016
- Health Pak: An Enviro-Mark Gold case study
  
  Enviro-Mark Gold certification is proof that Health Pak is striving to make its manufacturing practices as environmentally sound as it can, but the cost savings, efficiencies and improvements make good business sense as well.
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Sep 2016
- Villa Maria Estate Limited: a CEMARS case study
  
  Since Villa Maria Estate initially achieved certification in 2010, participation in the CEMARS programme has enabled them to reduce their carbon footprint by 25% per bottle of wine, whilst the business has grown.
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Sep 2016
- Fusion Print: an Enviro-Mark Diamond case study
  
  Fusion Print Group maintains a point of difference through Enviro-Mark Diamond certification. The cost savings are impressive, but they are most proud of the way staff have embraced sustainability.
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Sep 2016
- Webstar: An Enviro-Mark Diamond case study
  
  Walk the talk: Webstar is backing claims as an industry leader through reduced waste and energy usage keeping them both competitive and sustainable.
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Jun 2016
- Antarctica New Zealand: an Energy-Mark Bronze case study
  
  Maximising efficiency and taking internationally leading science and environmental protection activities to the next level at Scott Base – Antarctica NZ’s journey to achieving world first recognition.
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Jun 2016
- Morgan Sindall Group: a CEMARS case study
  
  Discover how the Morgan Sindall Group transformed their carbon footprint with a 54% reduction in 6 years, all while maintaining consistent staff engagement through low carbon choices.
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Feb 2016
- 4Sight Consulting: a CEMARS case study
  
  Reaping economic benefits from calculated, environmental choices is one of the things 4Sight Consulting does best, including seeing major decreases to their own electricity and paper consumption while expanding their business.
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Sep 2015
- solarcity New Zealand: a carboNZero case study
  
  Being a leader in the solar industry means solarcity New Zealand is equally passionate about improving their own social and environmental impacts as well as those of the community.
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Jul 2015
- Treescape: an Enviro-Mark Diamond case study
  
  Choosing and implementing a credible, environmental programme for Treescape was just the beginning, as they have been able to increase awareness while gaining valuable accountability for their actions.
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Dec 2014
- Warren and Mahoney Architects: a carboNZero case study
  
  Warren and Mahoney Architects achieves the highest environmental standards for its buildings and sets a similar standard for its own environmental performance.
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Nov 2014
- Carbon management in the wine industry
  
  Monitor. Minimise. Mitigate. Targeting carbon emissions in the wine industry with credible carbon management and carbon neutral certification from Enviro-Mark Solutions.
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Sep 2014
- Sudima Auckland Airport: a carboNZero case study
  
  Sudima Auckland Airport Hotel has worked to prove itself as an industry leader in boosting environmental performance.
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Sep 2014
- Auckland City Toyota: an Enviro-Mark Gold case study
  
  How Auckland City Toyota managed to transform power usage on site, having reductions of 40% in little over 6 years, while also saving over $300 a week through alternative initiatives in their Enviro-Mark journey
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Jul 2014
- Ricoh New Zealand: a carboNZero case study
  
  Following the key steps of measure, manage and mitigate, Ricoh New Zealand have been able to make huge reduction savings and efficiencies through integrating sustainability as part of the company culture, producing real results in the process.
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Jul 2014
- PaintPlus Colour Systems: a carboNZero case study
  
  PaintPlus Colour Systems is proof that being able to integrate sustainability in business is simple and can boost the bottom line: decreasing operational expenses while maintaining credible environmental credentials.
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Apr 2014
- Kapiti Coast District Council: a CEMARS case study
  
  For Kapiti Coast District Council, a 45% drop in carbon emissions in fewer than 5 years, is only part of their sustainability story.
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Mar 2014
- Powerco: an Enviro-Mark Diamond case study
  
  With 40% reductions in waste to landfill and electricity use, energy network provider Powerco has well and truly embraced environmental management.
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Feb 2014
- Toyota New Zealand: an Enviro-Mark case study
  
  Throughout all of Toyota New Zealand’s corporate operations and dealerships there are stories of innovation and efficiency through sustainability. These fuel the business' overall point of difference as a responsible car supplier.
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Jan 2014
- Wellington Zoo Trust
  
  Wellington Zoo is New Zealand's first Zoo, having been established in 1906. As well as being one of Wellington’s leading tourist attractions, Wellington Zoo actively contributes to animal conservation projects and is a leader in environmental sustainability in the community.
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