Eco Smart & Eco Warranty

During the past year, 46 Auckland businesses have completed the Eco Smart Business program run by the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) with support from Auckland Council and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), the program has provided Auckland businesses with practical assistance to improve their environmental and financial performance through support on tackling waste minimisation and energy efficiency.

Over the year the companies attended guided workshops and carried out associated activities to improve their environmental outcomes, increase market appeal and achieve financial savings while working towards gaining Eco Warranty Environmental Certification.

The Eco Warranty:2010 Environmental Management standard is the user friendly alternative to the internationally recognised ISO 14001 standard. Companies’ feedback on the program and the certification process was that they were impressed by the ease of implementing a robust Environmental Management System (EMS) that helps them manage their environmental impacts and improve their environmental credentials throughEco Warranty Certification.

Companies that are now certified to the Eco Warranty standard after completing the 2011 Eco Smart Business program include:

- Abilities Incorporated
- Eco Insulation Ltd
- Floorcraft Ltd
- Greenscene NZ
- Pohlen Kean
- Soar Printing Co Limited
- Barnes Plastics
- Eurotec
- Leafscreen
- Paint Aids Ltd
- The Library Supply Co Ltd
- Transworks
- We Clean Carpets Ltd
- Flowerday Enterprises
- Treesafe Limited
- North Tugz
- Envirotech Maintenance Limited
- Pink Bins Co. Ltd
- Auckland Theatre Company
- Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust
- Community Leisure Management
- Animal Control Services
- DSM Group

Some of the companies that participated in the Eco Smart Business Program achieved ISO 14001 certification as well as Eco Warranty. These companies are:

- de Bruin Judge Furniture
- Colmar Brunton Research Ltd
- Graffiti Solutions Ltd
- Power Shield Ltd
- Jack Links New Zealand Ltd
- Jani King (NZ) Ltd
- Zymus International Ltd

Companies who are interested in the 2012 Eco Smart Business program and wanting to improve their environmental and financial performance too can sign up to the Eco Smart Program. Please contact the Auckland International Certifications office for details.

The first 50 businesses signing up also receive a 50% subsidy thanks to the support of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Auckland Council.