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    Sustainability is good for business. Get started on your journey to a low-carbon future.

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    • Start with purpose
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    • Measure your emissions
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    Explore advice for New Zealand businesses on improving fuel efficiency, transitioning to electric vehicles, and sustainable workplace commuting.

    Vehicles and transport

    • Choose electric work vehicles
    • Calculate fleet costs
    • Workplace EV charging
    • Commute sustainably
    • Use fuel efficiently — Cars and vans
    • Heavy vehicles
      • Use fuel efficiently — Heavy vehicles
      • Choose electric vans and trucks
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    Check out our steps to a lower cost, more efficient office.

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    • Work smarter
    • Use efficient equipment
    • Insulate your workplace
    • Use efficient lighting
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    Discover smart ways to operate a more profitable, lower emission site.

    On site

    • Heat efficiently
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    Reduce your carbon footprint by designing products more sustainably.

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    • Design sustainably
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Check out our steps to a lower cost, more efficient office.

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  • Work smarter

    Discover smarter ways of working that benefit your team and our environment.

  • Use efficient equipment

    Save on power with efficient equipment and staff that watch out for wasted energy.

  • Insulate your workplace

    Insulate your office to save energy costs and stop emissions going through the roof.

  • Use efficient lighting

    Choosing clever design and technology could shrink your business's lighting costs by up to 90%.

  • Building management systems

    Consider a building management system (BMS) to monitor energy use and temperatures, and switch off equipment when it's not needed.

  • Explore HVAC systems

    Save energy and emissions by using your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system smartly.

  • Compare equipment

    Use our calculator to find the most energy efficient equipment that meets your office needs.

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