Kick-Start Your Sustainability Journey

Practical training to help you take the first steps toward a more sustainable business.

Description

See below for funding support from the Regional Business Partner Network and ChristchurchNZ and how to access it. Eligible participants may receive up to $725+GST in combined funding support

This session will explore the different pillars of sustainability, helping you identify what matters most, what’s within your control, and what actions you can take to start building a more sustainable business.

Key Focus Areas

  • Sustainability strategy
  • People and resources
  • Nature and supply chain
  • Reporting and communication
  • Next steps for your implementation plan

You’ll gain foundational knowledge on key sustainability topics, with expert guidance from Jonathan Pooch (DETA), one of Australasia’s leading sustainability and decarbonisation consultants.

What sets this course apart is its focus on making sustainability relevant and achievable for your business. You’ll be supported to explore what practical action could look like and begin shaping a roadmap that fits your goals, capacity and context.

*Limited to a maximum of 2 attendees from the same organisation.

Takeaways

• Increased sustainability knowledge and information.

• Engage with a cohort of attendees who are all at a similar stage of sustainability action.

• A clear, concise action plan developed with the support of an independent expert.

Facilitated by

Jono Pooch is one of Australasia’s leading sustainability and decarbonisation consultancies. He has been working in sustainability and decarbonisation for 20 years, helping large and small businesses develop and deliver long term Sustainability Roadmaps. 

 

Supported by

This workshop is brought to you by a partnership between Business Canterbury, ChristchurchNZ, MBIE with expertise from DETA.

Regional Business Partner

Who Should Attend

Business owners or operations managers who are looking for a practical, common-sense approach to start their sustainability journey.

 

Funding Support 

Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) Co-Funding

This workshop is registered with the Management Capability Development Fund. If eligible, small businesses may receive co-funding of up to $600 + GST per person, per company to help cover the cost of this training, where it is recognised as supporting their growth and innovation goals.

How it works:

When you submit the interest form, Business Canterbury or ChristchurchNZ will check whether your business is already registered with RBPN. If not, we’ll help get you set up. From there, a Growth Advisor or a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the funding process and confirm your eligibility.

ChristchurchNZ Co-Funding

ChristchurchNZ, the city’s economic development agency, is committed to building a regenerative economy that is good for people and planet. To support this mission, they’re providing up to $125 +GST co-funding per person, per company, to help make this training more accessible.

Register Your Interest

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your business’s sustainable future.

Click the registration button to submit your interest. You won’t be charged at this stage. Once your details are received, we’ll be in touch to confirm eligibility, funding options, and next steps.

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