What our clients think: "The content was very well received. The services are excellent value for money." - Stuart Smith, CEO, Wood Holmes PTE "We involved Forward with a very short lead time. Their involvement was diligent, timely, focused, and
helped us get things moving with tight deadlines... Forward has been beneficial in helping us raise awareness and gain support for our initiative. We would not hesitate to recommend their services." - Phillip Mills, Chairman and Founder, Les Mills International
“Sharp, reliable and a skilled communicator. I have found the results from involvement in every project to be quickly measurable and very effective. I highly recommend the services.”
- Leonie Johnsen, Owner, Organic Explorer “Worked effectively with minimal supervision, great at communicating progress, and confirming next steps of the project. Would not hesitate to use again given the opportunity.”
- Shaun Collins, NZICA SDR Committee Member “Diligent in all editorial duties, flexible and open, and understanding of the nature and operation of start up companies and the pressures they face…Tolerant of change and most importantly has kept a sense of humour.”
- Vicki Buck, Celsias Director “… has brought energy and enthusiasm to Celsias and been instrumental in helping create a significant resource for anyone - from individuals through to businesses - wanting to make a positive difference in the area of climate change.”
- Martin Bell, Publisher, HB Media “A massive thank you for all of the work and effort put in to this. You’ve done a fantastic job and have kept everything going through rougher times such as the Christmas period.”
- Jo Mcintyre-Brown, Unitec Hortecology Sanctuary Organising Committee “Great leadership through a critical moment of the Sanctuary's history… Deeply appreciated.”
- Brendan Hoare, Organics Lecturer and Co-Founder of Unitec Hortecology Sanctuary “Great and efficient! Thanks sooo much.”
- Sarah Munro, Programme Coordinator, Sustainable Business Network  | Portfolio: Proven Results and Expertise
From strategic plans to research projects to print features to custom websites to community events: here is a sample of our client work. We're also involved in a wide range of other activities "outside the office" as well as online. Get in touch with us to see how we can help you.  | Wood HolmesRegional Expansion, Local Network Support, and Representation
Expanding into Asia-Pacific requires strong local ties, visible presence, and business relationships. We've helped U.K. company Wood Holmes by identifying new opportunities, understand the regional terrain, and connecting them with key influencers. Using our extensive network, we've helped their expansion plans gain serious traction. If your company is eyeing the dynamic and ever growing APAC market, get in touch with us today to discuss how we can help. |
 | Burson Marsteller and the Singapore Energy Market AuthorityStakeholder Engagement and Singapore International Energy Week Programming Recommendations
To help the organisation innovate and increase its relevance and leadership on energy issues, we brought a number of recommendations to the table: in terms of engaging a more diverse group of energy experts at their flagship event, Singapore International Energy Week, as well as several strategies to address energy efficiency both domestically, and around the Southeast Asian region. |
| Centre for Advanced LivingProject Catalyst, Feasibility Study, Research + Development
In concert with private investors, Forward has been involved in researching the feasability of a large-scale organic agriculture operation, with several synergistic offshoot businesses. Beyond agriculture on a New Zealand based site, we are also exploring the possibility of cleantech energy production, education, and value-added organic food products. The project is in its early days, and we are currently looking for suitable real estate in the northern Auckland region. Please stay tuned for further developments. |
| Eco-business.comBusiness Development + Live coverage of UNEP Business for Environment Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Thought Leadership Interviews
We've aligned with Eco-business.com to assist with their business development plans, as well as to provide a new audience for Forward Thinking material. We also have several upcoming events in the works. Please stay tuned for more updates. The opportunity arose at a very late hour to give Eco-business.com unprecidented access to the Business for Environment Summit as a media partner. With a wide range of capabilities in event coverage and in-depth one-on-one thought leaders, Forward was brought into the picture to assist with live coverage of the summit. Through blog articles and frequent tweets on the ground, we helped Eco-business.com deliver valuable insight from the event to local business leaders. A full list of articles from the summit can be found here. [Coverage was made possible in part by the help of City Developments Limited (CDL)] We've since handled numerous conferences and summits for Eco-business.com, including World Cities and National Sustainability Conference.
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| Kranji Countryside Vision 2020 PlanStrategic Plan
How do you steer development for Singapore's only agricultural district? How can infrastructure limitations be overcome? How can diverse stakeholder groups get engaged with the process? These were the burning questions brought to Forward by the KCA Executive. We helped clarify development goals, prioritise actions, and organise the process. We also helped establish genuine progress indicators in the way of a "Kranji Wellness Index" to ensure progress is carefully tracked going into the future. Through ongoing government and stakeholder involvement, the plan has started to evolve and move towards implementation. Stay tuned for more updates on progress in Kranji.
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| Cleantech "100% Plan"Research, Copywriting, + Editorial
Alongside business luminaries including Phillip Mills and Stephen Tindall, Forward was enlisted to research, copywrite, and edit a sizable document briefing key politicians on the opportunities of climate friendly policies and technology. The "100% Plan" was an epic undertaking by multiple researchers, dozens of business leaders, and 50 signatories to help influence the course of climate action in New Zealand. Thanks to this initiative, a Government backed task force for cleantech is now in the works. More on the background of this initiative can be found in an article found here.
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| New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA)Research, Copywriting, + Content Production
What is SDR? How can it be beneficial for a company? What businesses currently use it? NZICA needed a guide to sustainable development reporting (SDR) to educate its 60,000+ members. Forward was called in to help to produce a comprehensive, plain-English toolkit on SDR in cooperation with the SDR Committee.
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| HB MediaContent + Copywriting Both online and in print, Forward's been involved with the award-winning HB Media the publisher of Good Magazine, Idealog, as well as partner in Celsias.co.nz. It's a premiere publishing house focused on progressive issues in living and business. From helping promote the latest in business strategy and outside-the-box thinking, to political commentary-- we actively cover a raft of issues. Keep your eyes peeled for articles and features across HB Media's publications.
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| Celsias.com, Celsias.co.nzBlog Editorial + Content Management In November 2008, Forward was named the editorial and content manager for Celsias.com. Celsias is read by thousands of people in over 128 countries worldwide, making it one of the leading resources for information on climate change and environmental issues. Forward's involvement with Celsias has grown and evolved, continuing to this day with ongoing contributions to site material. Celsias is ‘read every day’ by The Wall Street Journal, has been voted a ‘top 5 eco-website’ by the Times newspaper, is quoted by The Washington Post, and has around 120 contributors from around the World. We've also helped launch the new Celsias.co.nz site in collaboration with the award-winning HB Media.
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| Unitec Hortecology SanctuaryStakeholder Management + Communications, Development Strategy, Management Planning
Unitec decided to discontinue its horticulture programme, and the world-renowned learning center for organics needed a new lease on life. Working along the Sanctuary's founders, organics experts Brendan Hoare and Richard Main, Forward helped coordinate 20 stakeholder groups, create a management plan and proposal for Unitec, and support a new operator for the site.
The result: Workforce Auckland championed as the new lease holder, community groups are setting up a trust to help operate the site going forward, and the general public will benefit from having this centre of excellence remain well into the future. |
| Organic ExplorerLaunch Party, Event Planning + Management, Business Strategy
It was time to launch the second edition of the acclaimed Organic Explorer Guide. Featured everywhere from Lonely Planet to Intrepid Travel and the Sunday Star Times, this is the guide to sustainable travel options in New Zealand.
Forward brought the crowd, assisted with promotion, managed the event, and helped drive sales of the guide book. A great time was had by all, and the book has only gained in popularity. For more information check out www.organicexplorer.com or click here to see event images. Well after the event, we're still involved with the crowd at OE and currently advise them on business development and their expansion plans. |
| Warm n Well Programme, Waitemata District Health BoardMarketing, website planning, copywriting Along with website development partner Netpotential, Forward was called in to help the Watemata District Health Board communicate its new home insulation programme for low-income families called Warm n Well. The upshot: families in need get a healthier home, save money through efficiency measures, and save energy, creating a win for our environment. |
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Sustainable Business NetworkRe-launch of SBN Website, E-Newsletters, and User Guide New Zealand's premier organisation for SME's in sustainable business needed a new look. Taking the lead with stakeholder management, Forward successfully coordinated content from 5 different regions, the talents of a web developer, and graphic design company. Forward helped get the website project launched on time, and also managed the E-Newsletters until a new communications manager was brought on board. The entire site was documented in a helpful user guide to ensure things stayed on track. |
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| Green Globe New ZealandDevelopment Plan, Communication Strategy, Website, and Marketing Suite Green Globe needed to scale up its New Zealand presence. We created a comprehensive communications strategy, helped overhaul the website, and create a new, visually exciting marketing suite.
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| BRANZ LtdSustainable Foundations Guide, Website, Toolkit BRANZ needed to create a quick, easy, helpful guide for the building industry on sustainable business practices. The result was Sustainable Foundations, a practical toolkit giving business owners the basics on lowering environmental impacts and increasing profitability.
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