Taking climate action makes good business sense

The Climate Action Toolbox can be used by all small to medium-sized Kiwi businesses to measure their carbon footprint and identify the most relevant actions to cut emissions, with a plan tailored to them.

The toolbox also includes specific guidance for businesses in the manufacturing and construction sectors.

All businesses have a role to play in reducing emissions. You could reduce the impacts of your business by using less energy, looking at your supply chain and managing your waste. Small actions all add up.

Why should your business be taking climate action? Because it makes good business sense.

In the changing world we live in, understanding business emissions will become increasingly important.

By understanding business emissions, you will:

• Be prepared, and ready to adapt to change, risks and opportunities.

• Keep your business attractive to customers, business partners, lenders and insurers.

• Save money by reducing costs with efficient processes and ways of operating.

• Benefit from long-term thinking. Consider how outputs from your business could contribute to new or improved revenue streams, for example, turning byproducts or waste into a source of revenue.

The updates to the toolbox for New Zealand manufacturers were marked on 29 July this year by the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing, Andrew Bayly. If you’re interested in learning more, you can watch the recording of the event launch and download the emissions report.