CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION The Nature of Good Business/Environmental Plan New Zealand Green Globe 21 Companies New Zealand Communities New Zealand Natural Protected Areas Case Studies Environmentally Friendly Resources/Recycling Downloads Related Links INTRODUCTION Green Globe 21 is an international certification programme for sustainable travel & tourism. It covers companies, protected areas and communities. There are three stages to the Green Globe 21 Programme: Affiliate is the introductory stage where you learn more about Green Globe 21, and prepare for Benchmarking and Certification. Benchmarking involves measuring a company's environmental performance over ten key performance areas including minimising, reusing and recycling waste, energy efficiency and management of fresh water resources. Certification is about developing an environmental management system, being successfully benchmarked, independently certified and meeting the requirements of the Green Globe 21 Standard. For further information on the Affiliate (Stage A), Benchmarking (Stage B) or Certification (Stage C) click here For Futher detailed information, or questions on the Green Globe 21 Programme click here THE NATURE OF GOOD BUSINESS / ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN The Nature of Good Business is an industry initiative encouraging tourism operators and organisations to improve their environmental, social and business performance. The guidelines and supporting information have been developed to help businesses write an Environmental Plan or 'EP'. The EP has been integrated into the Qualmark Endorsement Systems, and is based on the Green Globe 21 programme. Over time all tourism businesses in New Zealand will require an EP to achieve a Qualmark endorsement. These businesses that go on and become GG21 Benchmarked and Certified all receive a higher quality score as part of the Qualmark endorsement process. NEW ZEALAND GREEN GLOBE 21 COMPANIES Green Globe 21 was implemented in New Zealand during 2001. There are now over 145 companies working through the programme’s ‘A - B - C’ process. Over 50 companies are in the process of benchmarking and 25 have already reached this goal. In October 2003, Adventure South Ltd became the first New Zealand tour company to become certified. Other companies are currently pursuing certification. To view New Zealand and other international companies on the GG21 programme visit www.greenglobe21.com NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITIES The Kaikoura Community has recently certified, to the Green Globe 21 Community Standard. For more information go to www.kaikoura.co.nz CASE STUDIES To download an article on two of New Zealand's first benchmarked companies - the Summerhouse B&B and Sheraton Auckland Hotel & Towers, click here ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY RESOURCES / RECYCLING Canon New Zealand has recently released into the market a 100% Recycled Paper. This is suitable for all copiers, laser & inkjet printers and is a premium copier paper with low dusting. Prices are very competitive. For further information contact Canon on 09 489 0300 or email Canon by clicking here Contact your local council and ask for a Waste Minimisation Directory. They might also have a club which meets regularly to exchange ideas and inform you of local environmental issues. They might also have a weekly free-of-charge collection for paper, bottles etc. If you are aware of other environmental products or services which may be of interest to others, please email your comments to Rachael Dalmon at TIANZ by clicking here DOWNLOADS Click here to download the EP Teaser Brochure (Produced in 2000) An environmental plan (EP) is a one page statement outlining an organisation's commitment towards environmental improvement. Your EP will both identify and address environmental impacts and improve your business performance. This brochure gives an overview of the process. Click here to download the EP Guidelines (Produced in 2001) The guideline cards have been designed to help you develop and implement an effective environmental plan (EP). Click here to download the EP Certificate Template Click here to download the Research Report (Produced in 2001) The research information provides examples for improving environmental performance in specific tourism sectors. The research report covers both international 'exemplary environmental practice' (best practice) and case study examples. Please note TIANZ members can view the Benchmarking Users Guide under the members only section of the website. It is also available as a benefit when you register for benchmarking. If you can not view PDF's, download a free version of Acrobat Reader by clicking here RELATED LINKS Listed below are a range of international websites that provide information on sustainable tourism initiatives: www.greenglobe21.com Green Globe 21 www.oceansblue.org Seeks environmentally responsible tourism through education and awareness www.ecotourism.org.au The National Ecotourism Accreditation Programme in Australia www.rainforestalliance.org An international Non-Government Organisation working on sustainable tourism and accreditation www.greentourism.org.uk Information and ideas on sustainable tourism in Scotland www.enn.com/marketplace Lists of environmentally friendly products and services www.earth-day2000.org/ publications/ dont_be_fooled_2000.htm Lists some international companies attempting to "green wash" rather than take effective environmental action http://cei.sund.ac.uk/ envrep/reports.htm A clearing house of environmental reporting methods www.gbrmpa.gov.au Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority www.ecotourism.org The Ecotourism Society homepage www.sustainabletravel.org Business Enterprises and resources for Sustainable Travel www.eco-tip.org The European network for sustainable tourism development www.ecotrans.org Eco tables for sustainable tourism in Europe www.hcima.org.uk Hotel and Catering International Management Association / includes an on-line energy efficiency benchmarking site www.wttc.org World Travel and Tourism Council / Agenda 21 et al www.unepie.org The United Nations Environmental Programme / sustainable tourism www.naturalstep.org.nz An international organisation based on the concept that a profitable company can do more for the environment than one that is just surviving www.crctourism.com.au Cooperative Research Centre for sustainable tourism in Australia www.wbcsd.ch World Business Council for Sustainable Development www.nzbcsd.org.nz The New Zealand chapter of the above www.zerowaste.co.nz Website for Zero Waste New Zealand www.eeca.govt.nz Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority - a focus on energy CONTACT DETAILS For further information please contact: Green Globe 21 New Zealand Office Kirsty Quickfall Ph: 03 546 4256 Fax: 03 546 4259 newzealandoffice@greenglobe21.com www.greenglobenz.com Green Globe 21 Australia Office GPO Box 371 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Ph: 61 2 6257 9102 Fax: 61 2 6257 9103 customer.services@greenglobe21.com.au www.greenglobe21.com