Qualmark Green - Environmental Accreditation

The development of Qualmark Green is a result of feedback from both visitors when they come to New Zealand and New Zealand tourism operators. All businesses that display Qualmark star grading or endorsed logo are assessed on their environmental performance and have met minimum requirements which include:

• Having facilities in place for recycling and/or reduction in waste
• Completing and using an environmental checklist
• The ability to verify all environmental claims

Any Qualmark rated business that displays a green Qualmark 'Enviro' logo is considered a high performer in the environmental guidelines and is engaging in activities that include:

Energy Efficiency

Reducing the amount of electricity, gas and fuel used by the business.

Waste Management

Reducing and managing waste produced by the business (including the philosophy of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink’).

Water Conservation

Using water wisely through conservation and management.

Environmental Conservation

The business is helping to protect New Zealand’s natural environment by contributing to conservation causes or participating in a conservation activity.

Community Support

The business provides support in the community in which they are located by helping out at community events or supporting community groups and charities.

The Enviro Logos

Finding top performing Qualmark Green businesses is easy. Look for the green Qualmark 'Enviro' logos on websites, online listings and in other promotional material such as brochures and advertising.

	Enviro-Bronze Minimum requirements have been met (waste reduction/recycling, environmental checklist complete, environmental claims are verified) At least 9 activities are in place to reduce energy, water and waste usage, including 1 in each area Contribution to at least 1 community or conservation activity Are monitoring 1 area of impact e.g. energy usage Individuals or teams within the business have been given responsibility to ensure the environmental action plan is being implemented.
	Enviro-Silver Minimum requirements have been met (waste reduction/recycling, environmental checklist complete, environmental claims are verified) More than 9 solid activities are in place to reduce energy, water and waste usage, including 1 in each area Contribution to at least 1 community or conservation activity Monitoring at least 1 area of impact e.g. reduction in waste to landfill Individuals or teams within the business have been given responsibility to ensure the environmental action plan is being implemented. Staff follow the environmental action plan and can communicate it A sustainability policy/statement has been completed and is being publicly displayed
	Enviro-Gold Minimum requirements have been met (waste reduction/recycling, environmental checklist complete, environmental claims are verified) At least 25 activities are in place to reduce energy, water and waste usage, including at least 2 in each area Contribution to at least 1 community and 1 conservation activity Monitoring at least 2 areas of impact e.g. reduction in carbon emissions and waste to landfill An individual or teams within the business have been given responsibility to ensure the environmental action plan is being implemented. A sustainability policy/statement has been completed and is being publicly displayed Staff follow the environmental action plan and can communicate it

For more information visit www.qualmark.co.nz or contact:

Qualmark New Zealand Ltd
Level 13, Brookfield House
19 Victoria Street West
Auckland
New Zealand

Telephone: + 64 9 377 2130
Fax: + 64 9 377 2132
enquiries@qualmark.co.nz
www.qualmark.co.nz