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Information about sustainability, what is the best sustainability strategy, why carbon-zero and how to get there, what are your legal obligations, what do you need to know to run a successful business in the future, how to make your business future-fit.

Strategy, Sustainability

Benefits of Sustainable Practice

Additional to the obvious benefits of sustainable business practice for our planet and our people (cleaner air, meaningful work to name just two), there are also quite a number of significant financial benefits for businesses: The so-called…

Why zero carbon?

The most abundant greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are carbon dioxide (or simply carbon), methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. We now know that carbon stays in the atmosphere between 300 and 1000 years (!). Greenhouse…

Energy Efficiency, Zero Carbon

Ecolabels and Certifications in NZ

When you choose a certification for your sustainability journey, it is important to choose one that is widely recognised and independently assessed like one of the following: ISO 14001 Environmental Systems ISO 14001 Environmental Management…

Business Planning, Sustainability

Sustainability Certification

Developing a customised Sustainability Strategy following ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) or a Carbon-Zero Strategy following ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems) is one of our core strengths here at Eco Growth. The strategy (essentially…

Inspiration, Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General…

Climate Change, Inspiration, Sustainability

Prosperity without Growth

Ever since I was introduced to Tim Jackson’s mind-blowingly smart criticism of exponential economic growth, I feel the need to qualify growth in my endeavours and my business name. The first edition of Tim Jackson’s revolutionary…

Climate Change, Sustainability

Carbon zero – what you need to know

Every New Zealand business will have to reduce carbon emissions to zero (0) by 2050 according to the Paris Agreement 2015. The Paris Agreement also dictates a legally binding interim target of 30 % emission reduction by 2030. 2030! That is…

Business Growth, Inspiration, Sustainability

Quick Wins: Growing The Triple Bottom Line

The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) refers to the real cost of doing business which includes its impact on people (staff, customers, stakeholders, communities) and the environment. Planning for the Triple Bottom Line is good business practice as more…

Inspiration, Mindset, News

7 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success

In “The Luck Factor” we have seen how a positive mindset or “feeling lucky” can not only alter how we perceive the world, but also how successful we might perform. The book “Peak Performance” shows that many of the practices that…

Business Growth, Inspiration, Mindset, News

How to become more lucky in life

Recently I was lucky enough to attend a webinar with the Grow Good Guy, Tim Jones. If you ever get the chance to see him talk – take it! Tim introduced Professor Richard Wiseman, a widely published experimental psychologist. Professor Wiseman’s…

Business Growth, CRM, News, Productivity

What is the best CRM software?

If you have more than 10 customers per year and you wish to grow this number, you’ll find CRM software indispensable. CRM software will ensure that potential customers transition smoothly through your companies’ buyer experience from first…

Business Growth, Business Planning, Inspiration, Mindset, News

Like to grow smart and sustainably? Take the Growth Test

Taking the Growth Test is the first step in working smarter not harder. It also touches on sustainability, you will find more info about sustainable growth here. We understand that you might not wish to grow your business size-wise. But growing…

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