Sustainability for business

Free Sustainable Business Advisory Service

A free service is now available to help Nelson and Tasman businesses reduce their costs - by reducing energy use, water consumption, waste water production and solid waste. Basic assessments take up to two hours. More complex businesses may qualify for up to 20 hours assistance.

Reduce your business costs

The Nelson Regional EDA, NCC, TDC and Ministry of the Environment are providing a free service to Nelson and Tasman businesses.

The service is free, independent, and non-binding, offering practical advice to help keep your business operating more efficiently. David Francis, the Sustainable Business Advisor, will work with you to reduce your energy use, water consumption, waste water production, and solid waste production, reducing business costs.

Who is eligible

All Nelson and Tasman businesses may apply for assistance.

How it works

Basic assessments take up to 2 hours. More complex businesses may qualify for up to 20 hours assistance.

More information

Contact David Francis on 027 230 9942 or email David Francis at the EDA about the sustainable business advisory service.

Waste education

Waste Education Services (WES) is contracted by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council to provide free advice to businesses on how to reduce waste and save money.  WES provides extensive on-line resources enabling businesses to access support for waste minimisation, whether its identifying service providers or advice on how to conduct a waste audit.  Free visits are also available from trained consultants where appropriate. 

For more information contact Karen Driver at Waste Education Service on +64 3 545 9176, by e-mail , or visit the Waste Education Services website.

Business Warrant of Fitness

Transition Nelson has developed a Business Warrant of Fitness to help local companies transition to lower energy lifestyles. Take 10 minutes to see how your business is set up to cope with future challenges by filling out this PDF.

Download the Transition Nelson Business Warrant of Fitness (84KB PDF).