Media Releases

The Sustainable Business Council celebrates 25 years of ambition and progress

25 years ago, a group of business leaders with bold ambitions got together and put a stake in the ground on sustainability. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) was first […]

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Kiwi businesses not taking enough action on social issues, say consumers

New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) highlights an opportunity for New Zealand businesses to drive greater commitment and action on social responsibility, both internally with employees and for the benefit of the communities they operate in....

Business leaders call for policy stability to drive climate investment

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on the Government, and opposition MPs, to work together with business to help secure the investment needed for […]

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Climate Change & Business Conference set to deliver impressive programme in a crucial year for climate policy

The 16th annual Climate Change & Business Conference, coming up on 9-10 September in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, falls at a critical time for Aotearoa New Zealand as the country determines […]

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Capability building a priority for sustainability professionals

Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals there remains a significant capability gap for staff to support the operational changes businesses now require. The report, Insights on Aotearoa […]

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16th Climate Change & Business Conference set to bring impressive international lineup of speakers

Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual Climate Change & Business Conference is taking place once again in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September at the Viaduct Events Centre. Delivered in partnership […]

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Business leaders outline commitment to ambitious climate action targets

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have reinforced their joint commitment to ambitious climate action in responding to the Climate Change Commission’s consultation on three significant […]

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SBC and CLC welcome bipartisan climate adaptation inquiry

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome today’s announcement from Government around a bipartisan inquiry into an enduring climate adaptation framework for New Zealand. SBC and […]

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Business sustainability efforts still falling short of consumer expectations, says new research

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 […]

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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 […]

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