Sustainable Business Assistance

Administered by the Nelson Regional EDA and funded by the Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Nelson Tourism, and the Ministry of the Environment, the SBA is available to all businesses to provide free, impartial and non-binding advice to assist with the reduction in use of energy, minimization of waste streams and water usage. 

Which Businesses Qualify for Assistance?

Any business in the Nelson or Tasman region interested in improving their operational efficiency, reducing resource use and waste production, and saving money may apply for assistance.  However, priority will be given to those businesses actively willing to participate in improvement programmes.

Depending on the specific circumstances of the business, assistance may be supplied in a variety of forms.

What Does it Cost?

The advisory service is free, impartial and non-binding. 

The Sustainable Business Advisor

David Francis has taken up the role as Sustainable Business Advisor.  David is a Chemical and Materials Engineer with a Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology.  He has a strong interest in renewable energy technologies and has worked in the Nelson region for 14 years. 

In addition to his engineering interests, David started and has operated a successful tourism business during this time.  He has also tutored at the NMIT School of Tourism.

David can be contacted at:

Email: david@eda.co.nz  

Phone: 03 540 3221 / 027 230 9942

Nelson Regional EDA, PO Box 370, Nelson