Media Releases

Business leaders set to engage on landmark climate report

SBC and the Climate Leaders Coalition have welcomed the independent Climate Change Commission’s first package of draft advice to Government, ahead of a six-week public consultation....

2021 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches

Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Sustainable Business Network (SBN) have kicked off their second annual survey on the sustainability profession and are inviting eligible participants to take part....

Business leaders welcome public sectors acceleration to zero carbon

The Sustainable Busines Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the Government’s announcement to accelerate the public sector’s race to zero carbon within the next five years...

Business leaders set out 26 recommendations for climate action

In a briefing released today, 150 business leaders are urging the incoming Government to work in partnership with business to build momentum towards achieving New Zealand’s zero carbon goal....

Business leaders join forces to ensure climate action stays top-of-agenda

More than 150 New Zealand business leaders have joined forces to collaborate on a collective vision for a sustainable, zero carbon New Zealand....

Five new members appointed to the SBC Advisory Board

Karen Silk, Chair of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), today announced the appointment of five new members to the SBC Advisory Board....

Climate Change Risk Assessment highlights window of opportunity

The release of the National Climate Change Risk Assessment is an important step towards developing practical measures to reach our carbon zero goal....

Building for Climate Change programme a historic leap towards zero carbon

A new programme, which sets a firm course for the Building and Construction sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is welcomed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC)....

Future-focused port investment a winner

New Zealand is set to benefit from New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) move to support projects that will cut emissions at Wellington’s CentrePort....

It’s the climate for the sustainability professional

This joint report provides in-depth insights into the rapidly evolving roles of sustainability professionals within New Zealand organisations....