New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) reveals Kiwi consumers believe business action is falling short of business responsibility, both in terms of climate change and environmental issues and community and social challenges. The...
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2024 Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fifth annual survey on the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand and are...
Climate Change & Business Conference marks 15th anniversary with biggest event yet
New Zealand’s leading and longest running annual Climate Change and Business Conference is set to bring to life critical discussions in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next week around what is needed to secure the country’s net zero future. Delivered in partnership between...
SBC partners with MoT to deliver feasibility study focused on decarbonising heavy freight
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has partnered with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport (MoT) to deliver a feasibility study looking into developing a New Zealand-wide mechanism to assist in decarbonising the heavy transport sector. The study, released today,...
Lack of capability training remains a significant barrier for sustainability professionals
New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them believe their current capability development is enough for their future...
15th Climate Change & Business Conference to focus on delivering Net Zero
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are again joining forces with the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) to deliver the country’s leading and longest running annual Climate Change and Business Conference. Taking place in...
SBC welcomes significant announcement to reduce emissions
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel factory.
Business leaders outline election priorities to drive climate action
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have laid out their joint climate policy priorities for political parties to consider as they gear up for October’s General Election. The briefing paper sets out 10 key recommendations to...
Cost of living #1 concern for Kiwis – concern about climate remains stable but commitment to living sustainably drops
New research confirms the rising cost of living is putting increasing pressure on New Zealanders, with commitment to sustainable living taking a backseat. 72% of respondents to Kantar’s 2023 Better Futures report, released today in conjunction with the...
2023 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fourth annual survey on the sustainability profession in New Zealand and are inviting eligible participants to take part.
Directors get new tool for delivering on climate
Climate change presents a core business risk that, if navigated with careful governance, can unlock enormous opportunity. This insight lies at the heart of a new, free resource for non-executive directors of private and public sector organisations. The Directors’...
CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey shows the need for collaboration to drive
greater action
Deloitte, the Sustainable Business Council and Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance have today released the findings of the 2022 CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey, now in its second year.