Ministry for the Environment – Green Ribbon Award – the sustainable business category is awarded for outstanding efforts in reducing business impacts on the environment, such as reducing emissions, waste and energy use, implementing environmental management systems, environmental reporting, and encouraging other businesses to adopt good practices.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority – Energywise Awards – for organisations that have demonstrated innovation in energy efficiency or renewable energy projects.

Sustainable Business Network – Sustainable Business Awards – celebrate outstanding performance in contributing to sustainable development in New Zealand and highlight exceptional achievement as an example for others to follow.

Many regional, city and territorial councils also have an annual sustainable or “green” business award. Look on your local council website for more information.

Source: Greening the Screen