Future-proofing your business for long-term resilience

Presenter: Lucy Byrne, Bluemoth

Overview:

As we have seen, with the recent diesel and petrol costs rise and the impacts this has across all supply chains, many businesses across Nelson and Tasman are feeling the pressure. This session is designed for businesses who want practical, achievable ways to reduce costs, support their people, and stay ahead of the game.

Future-proofing your business for long-term resilience focuses on how small, smart shifts toward renewable energy and more efficient ways of working can make a meaningful difference. From how your team gets to work, to how your business uses energy in day to day operations, there are opportunities to save money while also improving staff wellbeing and future readiness.

You’ll walk away with:

• Funding opportunities, both locally and nationally

• Practical changes that can reduce energy and transport costs
• Ideas to support staff commuting in ways that save them money, improve health and wellbeing, and improve staff retention
• Insight into how renewable energy options can fit your business now and into the future

As we face uncertainty, it can feel overwhelming but there are actions you can take now to make a difference and protect the longevity of your business operations.

BYO Lunch

 

Bio - Lucy Byrne

Lucy started Bluemoth Consulting after moving from Auckland to Nelson in 2023 to help businesses have a better understanding of their impacts on the environment. After making an impact on the Nelson community, she was nominated for ‘Young Business Leader Awardʼ in 2025 as someone who is driving change in the region.

She is a connector, the person youʼll likely be communicating with if you reach out to Bluemoth. Lucy has previously worked as a project manager in circular economy, an environment and sustainability advisor in the private sector and for local government in climate action. She has delivered successful projects within organisations from sustainability plans to emissions inventory reports and led the community engagement on Nelsonʼs first Climate Change Strategy.

Qualifications:

• Winchester University, Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Media and Communications
• Certified in Carbon Inventory Reporting in alignment with ISO 14064
• Level 1 of Te Pōkaitahi Reo