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Transforming Wellington Zoo: A Case Study in Sustainability and Environmental Management

Wellington Zoo, established in 1906, is New Zealand's first zoo, attracting 185,000 visitors annually. The Zoo is undergoing a $20.8 million redevelopment over a decade, focusing on sustainable practices. With 50% of Wellingtonians visiting each year, the Zoo initiated an environmental management strategy six years ago, leading to significant waste reduction and water savings. The establishment of a Green Team and innovative solutions such as water-limiting valves and waste separation have resulted in a 97% reduction in landfill waste. The Zoo continues to evolve towards sustainability with ambitious goals, including exploring carbon neutrality.

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Transforming Wellington Zoo: A Case Study in Sustainability and Environmental Management

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  1. Sust 101 Workshop • Case Study • Wellington Zoo Trust

  2. Wellington Zoo • First zoo in New Zealand (estb 1906) • 185,000 visitors • 50% of Wellingtonians visit annually • Zoo Capital Development Programme • $20.8m to redevelop the Zoo over 10 years ($15.6m from Council and $5.2m from Wellington Zoo Trust)

  3. Looking at our business plans • Approximately 6 years ago started looking at the environmental angle of zoo business • If cost effective it was implemented • Environmental management survey (URS) • Everyone supports Sustainability as part of our ethos and culture

  4. Creation of EMS • Documented EMS • Establish a Green Team

  5. Easy to do • Small bore water pipes • Water limiting valves • Lighting sensors • Waste separation • Result: 97% reduction in waste to landfill in 1st year

  6. Specialist Project Water

  7. Water • Last June lowest on record 552,000 Litres • Average annual saving 25.2 Million Litres • Average annual saving $45,000 per year

  8. Composter • 2 years to get from design to operational • Labour intensive • Over 60% of our organic waste does not leave site

  9. Waste

  10. Our Carbon Footprint

  11. Water, waste, and electricity Monitor against baselines Challenges: Switched power suppliers at a cost saving of $25k Power consumption is on the rise due to new buildings Carbon emission grew as a result of composting (+23 tonnes but reduced need for trucks to dispose of rubbish and landfill) Measure & Monitor

  12. SBN - GSC • 2008 – Finalist • Feedback assessment was used a tool and gave us a framework to move forward.

  13. Awards • Winners - Not for profit for Central and Southern Region 2009 • Winner - Sustainable Business of the Year Central and Southern Region 2009 • Winners - National People’s Choice Sustainable Business of the Year 2009 • Winners Green Gold, Wellington Gold Awards 2010 • Winners Encore Awards, Environmental Leadership 2010 • 1st attraction in Wellington Qualmark Endorsement and Enviro Gold 2009 • FinalistMfE Green Ribbon Awards 2010 • Chief Executive was Wellingtonian of the Year 2010-Environment category and winner of the Sustainability Award for Wellington HER Business Network 2009

  14. The Future • Carbon neutral? • - What would it mean for the Zoo? • - How would we achieve it? • - Are there alternatives?

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