Case studies

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  Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada

  Whistler Blackcomb uses the TNS Framework to support its ongoing sustainability planning. While the company’s EMS remains the primary document through which it articulates its environmental work, the EMS is informed by the TNS Framework along with the National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes guidelines and Whistler’s 2020 Sustainability Strategy.
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  Scandic

  Scandic Hotels is the largest hotel operator in the Nordic region, and one of Europe’s most successful hotel chains. The company operates over 145 hotels in nine countries - and hosts about eight million guests annually.  Scandic has been working with The Natural Step (TNS) since 1994, when Scandic  encountered economic problems and was looking to refocus its business.
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  River Rhine

  At 1,320 km in length (820 miles), the Rhine is a modest river by global standards. But from an economic standpoint, it is one of the most important in the world, as it serves as a gateway to five of the most prosperous countries in Northern Europe.
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  Nike, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, USA

  Nike, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel and equipment, and directly employs 30,000 people around the world, 6,000 of whom work at Nike World Headquarters near Beaverton, Oregon. As of 2006, Nike products were manufactured by nearly 800,000 workers in 700 contract factories located in 52 different countries.
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  Max Hamburgers from Sweden Revolutionize Fast Food Industry: New Case Study Released

  The Natural Step, an internally recognized non-profit organization specializing in sustainability is proud to publish our case study on Max, Sweden’s oldest and most popular hamburger chain. Max President and owner Richard Bergfors and the Director of Sustainability Pär Larshans are now on a North American tour to view over 70 fast food restaurants.wym-1300567909483
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  IKEA

  In 1990, IKEA adopted The Natural Step (TNS) Framework as the basic structure for implementation of its environmental policy and plan. Using the TNS principles and system conditions, IKEA has made a number of changes affecting its products and services. This case describes many of the results of these changes, along with the issues and events that lead IKEA to adopting the TNS Framework and formulating an environmental plan.