Media Releases

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....

Response and Recovery Fund an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future

We welcome the Government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget....

Business responses by sector

Member stories by sector – Covid-19 We are sharing stories about our members’ initiatives in these challenging times. Send your stories to [email protected] Level 3 updates BusinessNZ resources for businesses operating […]

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Sir Rob Fenwick, sustainable business visionary and environmentalist

A founder member of the Sustainable Business Council, Sir Rob Fenwick has left us with a living legacy says SBC’s Executive Director Mike Burrell....

Industry collaboration to grow sustainability in New Zealand

Oxygen Consulting, in conjunction with the Sustainable Business Council, The Sustainable Business Network and Auckland University of Technology, have launched a ground-breaking piece of research investigating the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand....

Kiwi youth feeling the heat – Better Futures report

Colmar Brunton’s latest Better Futures report surveyed 1500 New Zealanders, including the views of 13-17 year-olds for the first time....

Abbie Reynolds: The world is watching how New Zealand tackles climate change – we have to act

In this piece for Stuff, Abbie Reynolds looks back on almost four years of working with SBC members – the achievements, and how far there still is to go.

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