With thanks to the Port of Taranaki and Architects Ian Pritchard, GreenDrinks will be held at the Port of Taranaki HQ with Ian Pritchard talking about the green building principals applied and the benefits bestowed.  This is fantastic chance for a look around and inside a great example of green building practice in NZ.

This event is open to anyone, and SBN members are encouraged to bring a friend, colleague or interested sceptic!  Tea, coffee and juice will be provided, but the Port is an alcohol free zone.  
SBN is pleased to also announce the 2010 dates for GreenDrinks in Taranaki, information about venues and topics will be provided in the newsletter prior to the month of the event.  2010 dates: Thursday, March 11th, May 13th, July 15th, September  16th (dependant on date of Regional Awards)  and November 11th.

When:                      Thursday 11th March
Where:                     Port of Taranaki HQ, Bayly Rd, New Plymouth
Time:                        5pm - 7pm
RSVP:                        jo@sustainable.org.nz by Wednesday 10th March

For those of you who don't know, The Sustainable Business Network is a forum for businesses that are interested in sustainable development practice.

They promote sustainable practice in New Zealand and support businesses on the path to becoming sustainable. They link businesses and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences.

SBN define Sustainable Business as the integration of economic growth, social equity and environmental management, both for now and for the future.

Environmental Quality – to implement practices and procedures that go beyond compliance through the adoption of proactive strategies to restore and enhance the environment in which we live, work and play.

Social Equity – to operate as a good corporate citizen, encourage respect and dignity to all stakeholders by developing mutually beneficial partnerships with local community stakeholders.

Economic Prosperity – to undertake business management so as to support long-term economic growth for New Zealand.

Corporate Governance & Ethics – to conduct business in an ethical manner and to seek to do business with companies which adopt the same principles.

Why Sustainable Development Makes Good Business Sense:

• Being a responsible employer ensures you attract a committed workforce 
• Builds community, supplier and regulatory relationships 
• Using resources efficiently has a positive impact on the bottom line 
• Increases competitiveness through innovation 
• Reduced environmental impact and associated costs 

For more information please visit the SBN website or contact Jo jo@sustainable.org.nz