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# SBC: Business, people and nature thriving together

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## News
- [Pānui news – 6 August](https://zcu.nz/V11O?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we highlight SBC's newest member, Sunergise, and its partnership with Snowplanet to deliver a major solar installation. We share new insights from the BusinessNZ Engergy Council and EECA through the newly launched Insights Report using the new TIMES-NZ 3.0 model, and explore findings from One NZ's new AI Trust Report 2026 on the growing importance of trust and sustainability in AI adoption. With just 1 month to go until the Climate Change & Business conference, we spotlight the programme and share new research from The Bioeconomy Science Institute on What would make land restoration more attractive for farmers? We link to thinkstep-anz's newly refreshed free Scope 3 resources and feature Tyrewise's innovative use of recycled tyres in New Zealand.
- [Pānui news – 30 July](https://zcu.nz/w61u?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we feature ASB's new Energy Resilience Report, and spotlight a key #CCBC26 session examining the next frontier in climate technology. Tonkin + Taylor share a thought leadership piece exploring practical guidance on climate reporting for non-mandatory entities and Toitū provide insights on what new EU environmental product claims rules could mean for New Zealand exporters. Plus, Meridian secures consent for a major new solar farm, WBCSD launches its Regional Policy Brief, OfficeMax achieves Toitū Enviromark Diamond certification, and Planetary Accounting Network's free new Planetary Facts Dashboard helps make environmental impacts visible beyond carbon.
- [Pānui news – 23 July](https://zcu.nz/pi7C?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, the Climate Change Commission’s latest monitoring report highlights the need for faster emissions reductions, while we share our response with a call for stronger action and long-term policy certainty. We welcome new SBC member Sunergise and Fletcher Building outlines how the Government's grant is securing NZ cement manufacturing. Plus, new insights from SLR Consulting, the latest sustainability developments from our friends at WBCSD Australia, research from the XRB on New Zealand’s climate-related disclosure framework, and an effectiveness evaluation of the climate-related disclosure framework from MCERT.
- [Business leaders say new Emissions Monitoring Report serves as wake-up call for New Zealand](https://sbc.org.nz/business-leaders-say-new-emissions-monitoring-report-serves-as-wake-up-call-for-new-zealand): New research shows the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has firmly established itself at the centre of business strategy – but ongoing pressures around capability, career pathways and pay are threatening to stall its progress.
- [Pānui news – 16 July](https://zcu.nz/JXLH?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, it’s not too late to join SBC’s Social Impact Sprint and we showcase NZ’s first 5-star Green Star healthcare facility, celebrating SBC member Beca and CLC’s NZGBC role in the project. A CCBC spotlight with details of our Manufacturing in a climate-constrained world panel session. One NZ marks significant progress in its emissions reduction targets as its verified against SBTi and Meridian Energy highlights support for Hōhepa with its Community Decarbonisation Fund. A new Climate Risk Briefing from WBCSD and other partners supports Businesses to Prepare for El Niño and new research from Earth Sciences New Zealand, warns of enormous infrastructure bills for regions battered by weather.
- [Pānui news – 9 July](https://zcu.nz/MfVE?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, KMPG explores how businesses can close the sustainability valuation gap, while Tonkin + Taylor shares practical guidance on turning transition plans into credible action and a reflection piece from thinkstep-anz details why clearer climate standards are only the start. Synlait Milk launches the next phase of its sustainability partnership taking a closer look at emission-reducing technology and 3R group highlights the lifecycle of a tyre through Tryrewise, and WM New Zealand demonstrates circular economy in action. AIA introduces its new Vitality HealthyFood Benefit, and details of how to apply for the NZIER Ed Hearnshaw Environmental Economics Award.
- [Pānui news – 2 July](https://zcu.nz/WCVg?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share our monthly update from SBC CEO Mike Burrell, Health NZ mark a major decarbonisation milestone and research from IAG brands AMI, State and NZI shows Kiwis want stronger climate action. Energy security is front of mind pre-Election and Lion pilots low-carbon returnable beer system. thinkstep-anz and the Lever Room offer insights into how to prepare for Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0, whiles Proxima dives into Double materiality in their recent webinar and XRB launched a consultation gathering thoughts on the future of climate reporting.
- [Pānui news – 25 June](https://zcu.nz/vHTN?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share findings from the 2026 Insights on Sustainability Professionals research and the 2026 Business Breakthrough Barometer alongside an invitation to join SBC’s Social Impact Sprint. Woolworths highlights its food rescue mission, and we cover the latest updates on the CCBC Christchurch Hub. We also cover Pāmu and BNZ’s latest partnership, Counties Energy and ASB’s sustainable finance milestone, EECA’s latest Energy End Use Database update, Contact Energy’s JV partnership reaches financial close on Glorit solar farm, updates from BCSD Australia, and Proxima’s latest webinar on double materiality.
- [Sustainability profession ‘comes of age’ – but pressure remains beneath the surface](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-profession-comes-of-age-but-pressure-remains-beneath-the-surface): New research shows the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has firmly established itself at the centre of business strategy – but ongoing pressures around capability, career pathways and pay are threatening to stall its progress.
- [Pānui news – 18 June](https://zcu.nz/V6Rg?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, Contact Energy installs the final panel at Kōwhai Park solar farm alongside Christchurch International Airport, while Fisher & Paykel Healthcare powers up New Zealand’s biggest rooftop solar array. thinkstep-anz CEO Barbara Nebel explores how TISFD can be used as a modern slavery roadmap, alongside CCBC updates, including early-bird pricing closing 30 June. We share an SBC update on the Low Emissions Freight Certificate (LEFC), Toitū’s latest video case study with Blue Star Group, SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0, insights from an Earth Sciences New Zealand scientist highlighting the growing cost of rising sea levels, and Downer’s milestone for Wellington's water infrastructure.
- [Pānui news – 11 June](https://zcu.nz/h8Wi?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, IAG’s new report exposes gaps in how NZ manages natural hazard risk and Treasury releases new report on NZ’s NDCs. Toyota New Zealand has topped Kantar’s 2026 Corporate Reputation Index and we share a recent article from Toitū highlighting how climate resilience adds value in an economic downturn. We have details of Waikato Regional Council new energy plan, reflections from the CEP conference, Genesis energy’s new approach to transformer oil and NZICC’s recent EarthCheck Silver Certification. A new video from Meridian Energy showing the work behind their recent generator rotor reinstallation, Lever Room’s Rebecca Mills shares Business Live Melbourne 2026 insights and Counties Energy scales up hot water demand flexibility for all electricity retailers.
- [Reflections from the 2026 CEP Conference](https://sbc.org.nz/reflections-from-the-2026-cep-conference): Climate Leaders Coalition Manager Shannil Varma shares his key takeaways from the recent 2026 CEP Conference.
- [Pānui news – 04 June](https://zcu.nz/Opb2?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, SBC CEO Mike Burrell reflects on a full and productive first six months of 2026, Lever Room unpacks emissions factors and what they mean for your business following the release of the 2026 Measuring Emissions Guide for NZ. Silver Fern Farms share how they recently attended a global leaders’ roundtable event and the Climate Change Commission invites input to inform an update to its advice on what the fourth emissions budget should be. Details of the 2026 CCBC Next Generation Scholarship, sponsored by thinkstep, are released and Deloitte shares a deep dive following the Budget 2026 release. Finally, Zeale’s latest Renewables market report features in Reporting corner.
- [Pānui news – 28 May](https://zcu.nz/YUZK?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, Mike our CEO shares how global leaders are reframing sustainability, we release our response to the Modern Slavery Bill, the Climate Change Commission shares how Westport is responding to a changing climate, the government has announced a new initiative to help businesses transition away from gas, Contact Energy’s opened its first grid-scale battery in South Auckland, FMA releases its 2026 report on NZ's mandatory climate reporting, a new construction and demolition processing facility has been opened. We also share the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia's latest newsletter and feature Meridian’s Impact & Transparency report in our Reporting Corner.
- [Pānui news – 21 May](https://zcu.nz/GRSk?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share an article highlighting why New Zealand can’t afford a short‑term energy strategy and spotlight two projects demonstrating the circular economy in action, including the 258-tonne Huntly transformer recycled by Phoenix Recycling Group and One NZ launching refurbished phones. We highlight the latest CCBC 2026: Programme updates and Meridian Energy as they receive the green light for next Energy Park. Chapman Tripp shares a summary of final Sustainability-related disclosure guidance and NZ Green Building Council publishes its newly released 2026 Manifesto. Finally, EnviroNZ’s Sustainability report features in Reporting corner.
- [Pānui news – 14 May](https://zcu.nz/LA6b?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we cover the Government’s recent announcement on voluntary nature and carbon markets (VNCM ) and highlight SBC and CLC’s joint submission to develop the VNCM. We also highlight recent Government announcement into changes to climate change tort law. We congratulate CLC on the release of its Seventh Snapshot Report and celebrate Meridian as it joins global ranks of sustainable companies. Pāmu and True Nature announce a new partnership which will explore large-scale native afforestation, and share news of the first-ever Toyota Hilux BEV arriving in NZ. Finally, Transpower calls to accelerate investment in electricity supply.
- [Pānui news – 7 May](https://zcu.nz/nSO1?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share the Climate Change Commission’s newly released 2026 National climate change risk assessment, the first of its kind. We feature insights from the Beyond the Mandate Executive Breakfast, including the downloadable resource launched at the event. SBC also invites for a project on future‑ready workforces for a low‑emissions economy. Mike shares reflections from WBCSD Annual Council Meeting and we showcase our new: Driving Sustainable Growth launch highlights video. Finally, SBC member AgriZeroNZ details how it’s part of a new investment aiming to boost farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics.
- [Pānui news – 30 April](https://zcu.nz/5D4n?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we spotlight New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill passing its first reading in Parliament and share the latest NZ ETS advice from the Climate Change Commission. We feature our Climate Adaptation and Resilience Collaboration with a call-out for engagement, alongside DB Breweries’ sustainability progress and the release of the new Greenshouting Guide. Pāmu is looking to nature to create value, Merdian Energy shares and update on its Ruakākā Solar Farm in Northland. And, we launch our new Across the Ditch: BCSD Australia segment.
- [Pānui news – 23 April](https://zcu.nz/R1ZX?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we highlight IAG NZ's eighth Wild Weather Tracker and highlight further coverage of our Driving Sustainable Growth Report from interest.co.nz. We share the latest update from CCBC 2026 with the first international speakers announced, alongside a new BEC report calling for Government assistance in Gas Transition. Kate Newton covers New Zealand’s latest annual GHG data and share an Op-ed from SBC’s Jay Crangle as she explores insights from the 2026 Better Futures Report. Finally, NABERSNZ announces it is expanding into new sectors while thinkstep-anz reflects on Steel sector decarbonisation roadmap and Toitū shares explores why supplier specific emissions data is becoming a strategic asset for organisations.
- [Pānui news – 16 April](https://zcu.nz/6PcT?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we highlight LION’s $7.2m project at Speight’s Brewery, MfE and Stats NZ recently released their Freshwater 2026 report, and a new article from Institute of Directors unpack’s insights from the SBC/CLC Driving Sustainable Growth report. We also share an Op-ed from Meridian Energy’s Chief Executive Mike Roan while Enviro NZ shared it’s completed its 5th year of Toitū Envirocare CarbonReduce certification and BraveTrace links to some useful resources on NZ Energy Certificates. Finally SLR launches enhanced Digital Services following acquisition and a recent article covers what happens to EV batteries at the end of their life.
- [Pānui news – 9 April](https://zcu.nz/FQRz?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share a piece on how energy security has overtaken climate change, how One New Zealand has completed its first onsite renewable energy project, Genesis Energy has signed an agreement with Nature’s Flame, ongoing fuel disruption reinforces City Rail Link benefits, new research led by the Bioeconomy Science Institute, momentum is building for low-emissions heavy transport, Beca's Chief Executive reflects on the long term choices shaping the city’s future, thinkstep-anz has released resources to help businesses simplify their scope 3 emissions reporting, and more.
- [Pānui news – 2 April](https://zcu.nz/ieqb?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share the launch of SBC and CLC’s Driving Sustainable Growth Report and highlight the strong media coverage following its release, with coverage across RNZ, Newsroom, BusinessDesk, NBR, The Press and more. We include an update from SBC CEO Mike Burrell and share details on the recently released 2026 Better Futures Report, and Wright Communications Nikki Wright reflects on what this means for business leaders in a recent blog. We also open registrations for CCBC 2026 and spotlight Briscoe’s Buy a Blanket, Give a Blanket initiative, and share thinkstep-anz’s playful Easter special.
- [Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy](https://sbc.org.nz/business-leaders-quantify-major-sustainable-growth-opportunity-for-new-zealand-economy): New Zealand could boost its economy by more than $22 billion per year by 2035, while strengthening productivity, energy security, and long-term resilience, according to a major new business-led report released today.
- [Cost of living dominates Kiwis’ concerns – but sustainability still shapes trust, choices and expectations of business](https://sbc.org.nz/cost-of-living-dominates-kiwis-concerns-but-sustainability-still-shapes-trust-choices-and-expectations-of-business): 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.
- [Pānui news – 26 March](https://zcu.nz/h5Td?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share a recent report exploring how financial quantification can turn climate risk into value creation and details of EECA and Counties Energy new smart energy neighbourhood. We call on any members exploring low-emission fleet options and outline the government's announcement on expanding the national EV charging network. Tonkin + Taylor examine why independent verification matters in sustainable procurement, RNZ’s Kate Newton reflects on 2025 being confirmed as one of the hottest years on record, and The University of Auckland highlights a report highlighting traffic pollution as a silent killer.
- [Pānui news – 19 March](https://zcu.nz/mte5?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share why the Climate Change Commission’s upcoming NZ ETS settings advice will look different this year, and a report exploring how New Zealand could unlock global nature-based credit markets. We highlight Toyota NZ’s newly installed solar array and detail Dunedin City Council’s Integrated Systems Plan. We also feature the Bioeconomy Science Institute’s solar journey, practical steps to protect homes from flooding, launch the Edgecumbe solar farm, Zeal’s support for New Zealand’s first open-tender direct PPA and WM New Zealand’s newest electric truck addition.
- [Pānui news – 12 March](https://zcu.nz/sMff?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we highlight the national plan opening major opportunities for waste infrastructure, spotlight one of New Zealand’s largest air-conditioning systems going electric, and share perspectives on why individuals have more climate influence than they might think. We cover the new corporate PPA template aimed at accelerating renewable investment, and examine a landmark case challenging emissions strategy. And finally, we share an update on Contact Energy’s proposed Southland wind farm and calls to prioritise the Modern Slavery Bill, along with highlights from the Kiwis in Climate book launch at Parliament, upcoming hui, and more.
- [Pānui news – 5 March](https://zcu.nz/wUXI?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we highlight Transpower’s 2050 growth scenarios to support economic growth and share insights from an Auckland Council-commissioned report on how to better prepare for flooding and storms. DLA Piper explores the challenges of managed retreat, and in a recent article the Climate Change Commission differentiates between climate hazards and risks. We celebrate New Zealand’s first EV ambulance completing its first year on the road and showcase how Toitū is taking a collaborative approach to helping businesses turn sustainability ambition into action. We also feature the latest survey from Bioeconomy Science Institute and plenty of upcoming hui, and more.
- [Pānui news – 26 February](https://zcu.nz/pGUq?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we highlight Hiringa’s solar-powered hydrogen transport project and remind you there are just four days left to take part in the SPR Survey. We share how Meridian Energy is supporting a Kiwi winery’s sustainability journey and reflect on outgoing Tower Chair Michael Stiassny’s insights on extreme weather events. We introduce the 2026 CCBC theme: Building Momentum. Driving Change., celebrate Genesis’ 172-tone transformer delivery for Huntly Power Station, and recognise WM New Zealand’s latest renewable energy milestone. We also explore climate solutions driving governance action alongside updates on upcoming hui, and more.
- [Pānui news – 19 February](https://zcu.nz/fNn2?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share SBC’s latest CEO update and invite you to help shape the 2026 Business Breakthrough Barometer. We welcome our newest member, Alex White as Director of Policy and Advocacy and share Chapman Tripp’s Climate, Sustainability and ESG: Top picks for 2026. EECA launches the first demonstration farms involved in Solar on Farms programme and Contact Energy announces plans to raise funding to focus on renewables. We also note NZGBC’s newly released LNG report and offer a reminder that the SPR survey deadline is approaching, alongside updates on upcoming hui, and more.
- [Pānui news – 12 February](https://zcu.nz/U5Fu?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we share the Government’s latest announcement on the future of LNG and a link to catch up on our SLP 2026 Taster session if you missed it last week. We highlight the landmark Kapuni Project reaching Financial Close and share WM New Zealand achieving an impressive 3 million electric truck kilometres. The University of Auckland reflects why a circular economy is more than recycling, and we share an update from Wright Communications in our reporting corner, and offer a reminder that the SPR Survey is now live, alongside details of upcoming hui, and more.
- [Pānui news – 5 February](https://zcu.nz/gxs4?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, we remind you that the 2026 Sustainability Professionals Survey is now live and open to all those currently working in NZ who have sustainability as part of or all of their role. We share updates on advances in New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Legislation, and Director of Oxygen Consulting, Sarah Holden, reflects on the impacts of the summer’s recent severe weather. We also welcome our newest member, Connie Maddock as Digital Communications Advisor, share Toitū’s Explainer series, on 10 principles of low-carbon business growth, highlight details of upcoming webinars, and more.
- [2026 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches](https://sbc.org.nz/2026-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.
- [Pānui news – 11 December](https://zcu.nz/GbgK?m=0): In the final edition of Pānui for 2025, we wish you all a happy holiday season, our CEO Mike Burrell provides his final update for the year, WBCSD has launched its Nature Action Portal, Merdian Energy takes top spot in ESG Ratings Report, Auckland Council has launched the Te Ara Urutau - Climate & Emergency Ready Fund, a reminder to register for the SLP taster on 5 February, Westpac offers interest-free lending home loans to support home resilience, Custom Fleet announces a partnership with with Carbn Group, a call for support on the Ratepayers Assistance Scheme (RAS), find out how AI could boost climate-resilience, and more.
- [Pānui news – 4 December](https://zcu.nz/mDlN?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, Kantar releases Better Futures Thrive 2025, Lion’s Lorietta Bahr shares insights on embedding sustainability into everyday business, Phoenix Recycling Group take NZ Fast 50 win, The Ministry for Women has updated its Gender Pay Gap Toolkit, Fonterra and Nestlé have released updates on their pilot net-zero dairy farm, an article explores how Coca-Cola is looking to the future in NZ, MFAT has launched negotiations with Chile and Singapore on GEPA, and more.
- [Pānui news – 27 November](https://zcu.nz/6qiB?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, SBC and CLC kicked off work on the development of our Economic Imperative Report, Adele Rose wins Transformational Leadership Award, Danone achieves B Corp certification worldwide, Boston Consulting Group publishes a new report into the future of the energy system, Aurecon's Liz Root explores the urgent need for climate resilience following recent floods and storms, SBC launches our new guide on Diversity Equity and Inclusion, KiwiRail launches a new free carbon calculator, thinkstep-anz provides advice around credible certifications, L’Oreal opens its new Green Star distribution centre, the COP30 final deal is wrapped up, the Finance and Expenditure Committee is seeking submissions on Amendment Paper No. 446 to the Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill, and more.
- [Pānui news – 20 November](https://zcu.nz/FqX1?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, CLC launches its new Statement of Ambition, Mike Burrell speaks about sustainability efforts in New Zealand, the 2026 CCPI has been released, Jobs and Skills for the New Economy is released at COP30, Deloitte has released results of its annual C-suite Sustainability Report, Tyrewise announces a Tyre Stewardship Scheme, Jay Crangle chats with Ben Young about his time at World Energy Week, Lucy Hawcroft shares her thoughts on all things sustainability, and more.
- [Pānui news – 13 November](https://zcu.nz/Uk4e?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, COP30 begins in Brazil, WBCSD launches their Global Circularity Protocol for Business, ASB launches Every Hectare Matters, One NZ and DOC collaborate, SBC are looking for a new Senior Policy Advisor, The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ launches a report, Toyota announces the first battery Hilux, Jay Crangle shares her London insights, NZ Made Week is coming up, and more.
- [London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability](https://sbc.org.nz/london-insights-10-global-signals-shaping-sustainability): SBC's Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations.
- [Pānui news – 6 November](https://zcu.nz/ziUR?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government announces changes to the Climate Change Response Act, SBC launches the Business Case for Nature Toolkit, AgriZeroNZ invests in Āmua, Z Energy and NGOs settle greenwashing legal claim, Belinda Mathers shares her thoughts on upcoming COP30, Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme is approved, SLP is going to Ōtautahi, Deloitte and The Nature Conservancy launch a survey, WBCSD releases a new policy briefing, and more.
- [COP30 – NZ Business on the ground in Belém, Brazil (Toitū Envirocare)](https://sbc.org.nz/cop30-nz-business-on-the-ground-in-belem-brazil-toitu-envirocare): Ahead of COP30 in Brazil later this month, SBC talks to Belinda Mathers Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau I Chief Science and Integrity Officer at Toitū Envirocare who will be on the ground in Belém.
- [Pānui news – 30 October](https://zcu.nz/ZlU4?m=0): In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has released Aotearoa NZ’s first Wood Energy Strategy and a Statement on Biogas, urges NZ to stay the course on sustainability, Consruction begins on Meridian's solar farm in Northland, the FMA grants interim relief on climate reporting, Silver Fern Farms shares about their Nature Market Accelerator Initiative, Jay Crangle shares reflections from the IDG Summit, SkyCity takes top Rainbow Excellence Honour, WBCSD asks businesses to join the GCP, John Lang shares insights 10 years on from the Paris Agreement, Greenhouse Gas Protocol opens public consultations, and more.
- [Why, what, who and how of inner development](https://sbc.org.nz/why-what-who-and-how-of-inner-development): SBC's Head of ESG shares insights and reflections following her recent return from Sweden and her selection for the prestigious Inner Development Goals Ambassador Programme.
- [Pānui news – 23 October](https://sbc.org.nz/panui/2579000032497281-external.html): In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has announced changes to the CRD regime, we ask for anyone attending COP30 to reach out, Deloitte releases a report on Accelerating Net-Zero, Charlotte Kootstra shares her reflection from the Adaptation Futures Conference, we share information about DOC' Always Be Naturing, University of Auckland announce a new partnership with Newsroom, the AgriZero board announce two new appointments, RIAA calls for Modern Slavery support, the TISFD releases a key discussion paper, and more.
- [Future-proofing our resilience: what I learned at the Adaptation Futures Conference](https://sbc.org.nz/future-proofing-our-resilience-what-i-learned-at-the-adaptation-futures-conference): SBC's Manager - Climate and Nature Charlotte Kootstra shares her key takeaways from the recent Adaptation Futures Conference 2025, and what they mean for business
- [Pānui news – 16 October](https://sbc.org.nz/panui/2579000032390721.html): In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has released its first National Adaptation Framework, we share insights from the Adaptation Futures Conference, The NZ Government resets NZ's methane targets for 2050 and releases its response to the Climate Change Commission's second emissions reduction monitoring report, Jay Crangle shares her takeaways from Geneva, WBCSD shares reflections from the 2025 Council Meeting, we welcome new SBC member One New Zealand, and more.
- [Notes from the land of chocolate and cheese](https://sbc.org.nz/notes-from-the-land-of-chocolate-and-cheese): SBC's Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from the frontlines of business and climate action following her recent visit to the headquarters of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Geneva.
- [Pānui news – 9 October](https://zcu.nz/Dax4?m=0): In this bumper edition of Pānui we cover the release of Our Marine Report by MfE and Stats NZ, AgriZeroNZ's latest investment, Westpac's new solar installation, AA Insurance's partnership with Money Sweetspot, results of a new study by UoA, Earth Science NZ's latest wetlands project, The latest Frontier Economics report released by the government, Modern Slavery resources now available, we announce SBC's newest member BraveTrace, and more.
- [Pānui news – 25 September](https://zcu.nz/M5wM?m=0): In this edition of Pānui we cover a new Scope 3 Peer Group Community, learnings from the Third Sector Conference, EECA's solar on farms, Generate Zero's blog on ESG, a report from Comvita, the NZ Taxonomy consultation, Electricity Authority's Power Innovation pathway, WBCSD's 30th birthday, and more.
- [Pānui news – 18 September](https://zcu.nz/VMRT?m=0): In this edition of Pānui we cover an episode of The Climate Business x CCBC, reflections from the 2025 Next Gen cohort, our ESG Susty Guide, Auckland Council's State of The Environment Report, a joint statement by 28 major NZ businesses supporting modern slavery laws, 2026 SLP registrations opening, and more.

## Pages
- [Our Partners](https://sbc.org.nz/our-partners): SBC's focus will always be on complementing the work of other sustainability organisations and to actively look for areas to collaborate where each organisation can add value.
- [Social Sustainability Disclosure](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/social-sustainability-disclosure): Social sustainability disclosure matters because it strengthens accountability, improves decision making, and builds trust with stakeholders. As expectations grow around transparency on social performance, organisations need clearer, more consistent ways to identify and measure what matters most.
- [Modern Slavery Masterclass Series](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/modern-slavery-masterclass-series): In 2025 SBC partnered with Deloitte and Walk Free to co-deliver an online masterclass series on addressing modern slavery.
- [Modern Slavery Series FAQs](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/modern-slavery-series-faqs): Answers to many of the key questions asked at the modern slavery masterclass series.
- [Spotlight on: Sustainability Superstars](https://sbc.org.nz/spotlight-on-sustainability-superstars): Join hosts Jay Crangle (Head of ESG, SBC), Rebecca Lowe (Head of Communications & Events, SBC), Alec Tang (Sustainable Value Partner, KPMG) and Qiulae Anthony (Sustainable Value Associate Director, KPMG) in our new podcast series, as they explore this question. In this series they will interview some of the sustainability superstars who form part of the SBC membership, revealing insights on both their individual and organisational efforts to shift the dial on sustainability here in Aotearoa.
- [SBC Spotlight Series](https://sbc.org.nz/sbc-spotlight-series): The SBC Spotlight Series is a monthly online event series designed to allow members a platform to come together and learn from one another. In each session, 1-2 members spotlight some of their recent mahi, the challenges, the learnings and more, and participating members have the opportunity to ask questions and kōrero.
- [Inner Development Goals (IDGs)](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/inner-development-goals-idgs): The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) are a globally recognized framework that cultivates the skills and mindsets neededfor sustainable change. Inspired by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), they emphasise personal growth as thefoundation for solving global challenges.
- [Taking Action](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/collaborative-advantage): The Collaborative Advantage is a peer network co-hosted by SBC, Deloitte and Walk Free. It aims to accelerate collective impact, promote authentic action toward social, economic, and environmental goals, and develop new mindsets for sustainable business.
- [Insights from the top](https://sbc.org.nz/insights-from-the-top): SBC's 'Insights from the top' video series aims uncover open and authentic learnings from some of our member CEOs around a number of complex sustainability challenges.
- [SBC/CLC consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2)](https://sbc.org.nz/home/sbc-clc-consultation-on-the-second-emissions-reduction-plan-erp2): SBC/CLC propose to respond at a strategic level, focusing on whether the actions outlined will deliver on the emissions reductions required. Specifically, we will be looking for member views to inform an assessment/comment on the following:
- [Sustainability Toolkit](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-toolkit): SBC’s guides are designed for anyone responsible for driving forward sustainability within a business, including not only those with a background in sustainability, but also people and culture professionals, procurement leads, and risk managers. Some of the more recent guides, written by thinkstep-ANZ and Kaitaiki Collective in partnership with SBC, explain important sustainability topics for businesses. Grounded in te ao Māori, they cover a variety of environmental, social and governance topics to help you make progress on these areas.
- [Research and insights](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/leadership/research-and-insights): The inaugural Better Futures Thrive Report 2025 aims to provide deeper insights off the back of a perceived gap in social sustainability action by business, identified in the long-running Better Futures Report. The new report reaffirms this, with 89% of New Zealanders in 2025 believing businesses must be accountable for their social and environmental impacts.
- [Training, development and knowledge sharing](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/leadership/training-development-and-knowledge-sharing): As part of our work to ‘raise the floor’ of sustainability, members have access to training and development courses and knowledge sharing opportunities
- [Community of Practice: Sustainability during a recession](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/leadership/community-of-practice-sustainability-during-a-recession): Sustainability professionals are expected to influence and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, from Board members to customers. This can be especially challenging during a recession when short term economic issues, rather than sustainable outcomes, are understandably what’s front of mind.
- [Climate Change Commission Pathways consultation](https://sbc.org.nz/our-advocacy/climate-change-commission-pathways-consultation): As part of SBC and CLC’s ongoing work to support members to advocate for ambitious climate action, we will be running an engagement process to gather your views and inputs in order to create a joint submission in response to the Commission. Using the collective voice of our 130 businesses, we want to ensure the Government, and Aotearoa New Zealand, is on track to secure a sustainable, low emissions and climate resilient economy.
- [SBC member communications transparency policy](https://sbc.org.nz/sbc-member-communications-transparency-policy): It’s one of SBC’s great pleasures, and core roles, to showcase member stories and achievements through our channels, showcasing and spotlighting the valuable mahi our members are currently undertaking in order to help inspire and empower others.
- [Strengthening the ‘S’ in ESG](https://sbc.org.nz/home/strengthening-the-s-in-esg): Social sustainability or the ‘S’ in ESG is changing rapidly. The landscape is complex. Emerging regulations are broadening business responsibilities, while stakeholders are intensifying their scrutiny of business’ social performance.
- [SBC Hot Seat](https://sbc.org.nz/sbc-hot-seat): We love showcasing our members, but we don’t often get the opportunity to showcase our rock star SBC team and their incredible ‘behind the scenes’ mahi!
- [Agriculture Joint Venture (AgriZero)](https://sbc.org.nz/agriculture-joint-venture-agrizero): SBC membership offers the chance to be a part of industry-wide collaborations with other businesses facing similar sustainability challenges. By pooling time, resources, ideas and energy together to tackle these challenges, our members are able to influence change faster and on a larger scale than they would be able to achieve alone. Click here to learn more about our other collaborations. 
- [Low Emissions Freight Certificate (LEFC)](https://sbc.org.nz/home/low-emissions-freight-certificate-lefc): Transport is New Zealand’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 17-19% of gross emissions. Within the transport sector, freight (particular heavy vehicles) contributes to approximately one quarter of emissions. The Government, via the Emissions Reductions Plan (first released May 2022 and continued under ERP2), has a target to reduce emissions from freight transport by 35% by 2035.
- [SBC/CLC submission on Climate Change Commission’s ERP 2 draft advice](https://sbc.org.nz/home/sbc-clc-submission-on-climate-change-commissions-erp-2-draft-advice): SBC and CLC will once again be coordinating to develop a joint submission into this process, as part of our ongoing efforts to mobilise and advocate for a New Zealand where business, people and nature thrive together.
- [Our advocacy](https://sbc.org.nz/our-advocacy): Through SBC advocacy, our members have influenced recent conversations on:
- [Adaptation Working Group](https://sbc.org.nz/adaptation-working-group): SBC membership offers the chance to be a part of industry-wide groups with other businesses facing similar sustainability challenges. By pooling time, resources, ideas and energy together to tackle these challenges, our members are able to influence change faster and on a larger scale than they would be able to achieve alone. Click here to learn more about our other opportunities for connection. 
- [Climate Change & Business Conference](https://sbc.org.nz/climate-change-and-business-conference): Building Momentum. Driving Change.
- [SBC Talks Tools](https://sbc.org.nz/sbc-talks-tools): If you’re an SBC member with a tool or service designed to help other businesses decarbonise, we’d love to feature you on SBC Talks Tools. Please email us at sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz to learn more.
- [Opportunities for Connection](https://sbc.org.nz/connection-opportunities): In 2018, a number of members in the freight industry approached SBC individually with the same problem: their transportation emissions were huge, and they wondered if other members were finding theirs the same. SBC brought these members together to collaborate on the Low Carbon Freight Pathway, an ambitious but achievable 30-year plan to progressively decarbonise New Zealand’s freight system.
- [Clean Car Accelerator](https://sbc.org.nz/clean-car-accelerator): SBC membership offers the chance to be a part of industry-wide collaborations with other businesses facing similar sustainability challenges. By pooling time, resources, ideas and energy together to tackle these challenges, our members are able to influence change faster and on a larger scale than they would be able to achieve alone. Click here to learn more about our other collaborations. 
- [Strategic Plans & Snapshots](https://sbc.org.nz/our-resources/strategic-plans-and-snapshots)
- [2022 Climate Change and Business Conference – recordings and information](https://sbc.org.nz/climate-change-and-business-conference-session-recordings): With 500 in-person attendees and around 200 online, the 2022 Climate Change and Business Conference was the largest in its 14-year history. Businesses, government entities and citizens alike from across Aotearoa were called to urgent action to reduce our carbon emissions, empower vulnerable communities to tackle climate change, grow the focus on nature, ensure a just transition, and embed business practices and government regulations that make all the above possible.
- [History of SBC](https://sbc.org.nz/about-us/history-of-sbc): Formed in May 1999, the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development (NZBCSD) was a coalition of leading businesses with a shared commitment to sustainable development. It provided business leadership advocating for sustainable development, demonstrating business progress and sharing leading-edge best practices, participation in government policy development and global outreach including through a partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
- [Celebrate your membership](https://sbc.org.nz/join-sbc/celebrate-your-membership): You may want to include the SBC logo on a web page about your sustainability activity, and in your annual report or sustainability report.
- [Information for new members](https://sbc.org.nz/join-sbc/information-for-new-members): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pijkNJXyjWA
- [SBC Membership Policies](https://sbc.org.nz/join-sbc/sbc-membership-policies): Therefore, the Sustainable Business Council will not invite organisations to join as a member if they or their parent company engage in activities that would be illegal if carried out in New Zealand.
- [Getting the most out of your membership – communication tips](https://sbc.org.nz/join-sbc/getting-the-most-out-of-your-membership-communication-tips): Most of our members join to find like-minded sustainability bods and share knowledge and best practice. But there are also many benefits for your reputation and profile from being an SBC member.
- [Contact Details](https://sbc.org.nz/about-us/our-people/contact-details): |
- [Thriving People Thriving Voices](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/thriving-people-thriving-voices): SBC’s Thriving People team Robert Perry and Megan Gallagher have been working with SBC members to showcase the work they have been doing to integrate diversity and inclusion into their workplaces.
- [Moving Beyond Diversity](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/moving-beyond-diversity): Supporting a fair, equitable and inclusive transition to a low emissions, climate resilient economy means advocating for organisations to build authentic, inclusive workplaces that foster a sense of belonging.
- [Lifting the Living Standards of Aotearoa](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people/lifting-the-living-standards-of-aotearoa): SBC members are collectively improving the living standards of workers and employees through fair wages and employment practices, such as pay parity initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
- [Sustainability Leadership Programme](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/leadership/sustainability-leadership-programme): Our Sustainability Leadership Programme will give you the connections, skills and confidence to make a measurable impact. You will grow as a leader and learn tactics to increase your influence beyond your current role and organisation.
- [Creating sustainable value from good governance](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/leadership/good-governance-and-reporting/creating-sustainable-value-from-good-governance): We live in an increasingly volatile, global, tech-driven and competitive economic environment, which is subject to growing socio-economic and environmental disruption and uncertainty. Maintaining short-term returns while ensuring sustained long-term growth and value creation is no easy task.
- [Videos & Presentations](https://sbc.org.nz/our-resources/videos-presentations)
- [Member stories & Case studies](https://sbc.org.nz/our-resources/member-stories-case-studies)
- [Guides](https://sbc.org.nz/our-resources/guides)
- [Reports & Submissions](https://sbc.org.nz/our-resources/reports-submissions)
- [CLC](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/clc): Our signatories account for almost 60 per cent of New Zealand’s gross emission, create around 38 per cent of GDP, employ more than 220,000 people, and have a collective turnover of $122 billion.
- [Thriving People](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/thriving-people): The best businesses are good for people, the planet, and prosperity. This requires businesses to support the well-being of their employees and to positively impact society.
- [Action on Climate and Nature](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/climate-action): SBC works with members to promote business leadership and action on climate change. This includes enabling members to measure, report on, and reduce their emissions, particularly on New Zealand’s key transition opportunities. We also support our members to build the resilience to adapt to a changing climate and provide or seek sustainable sources of finance.
- [Leadership in Sustainability](https://sbc.org.nz/our-work/leadership): SBC inspires businesses to push the ceiling of sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand by creating a community of positive change, supporting members to go further, and celebrating their leadership and success. We are a catalyst for change, supporting members to align strategy with shared value creation for society. Our members lift the level of ambition for sustainable business practice in New Zealand and inspire more businesses to take action.
- [Our People](https://sbc.org.nz/about-us/our-people): Meet The SBC Team
- [What We Do](https://sbc.org.nz/what-we-do): SBC connects member businesses, partners, and sectors to create impact that no single business could achieve alone.

## Resources
- [Woolworths New Zealand: Reducing food waste and supporting communities through partnership](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Woolworths-Reducing-Food-Waste-Case-Study-2026.pdf): Strategic goals only matter if they translate into real-world outcomes. Woolworths is demonstrating what that looks like in practice by combining clear targets, operational investment and a focused partnership with KiwiHarvest to drive a 435 percent increase in rescued food over four years.
- [SBC Response to Select Committee on the Modern Slavery Bill](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-response-to-select-committee-on-the-modern-slavery-bill): This submission was provided to the Education and Workforce Committee in support of the Modern Slavery Bill. SBC supports the objective of the Bill, and the purpose.
- [Driving Sustainable Growth: Opportunities for New Zealand’s Economy](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/driving-sustainable-growth-opportunities-for-new-zealands-economy): The report, Driving Sustainable Growth: Opportunities for New Zealand’s Economy, commissioned by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) finds that a focused shift toward an innovation-driven, productivity-led economy, underpinned by affordable and plentiful renewable energy and stable policy settings, could deliver an estimated $22 billion increase in GDP per year by 2035, rising to more than $33 billion per year by 2050, compared to an economy that only relies on the current carbon price path.
- [Better Futures 2026 Report](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/better-futures-2026-report): The cost of living continues to emerge as New Zealanders’ top concern - yet sustainability continues to play a decisive role in how people judge businesses, according to new research released today.
- [SBC and CLC response to MfE on Aotearoa New Zealand’s voluntary nature and carbon markets](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-and-clc-response-to-mfe-on-aotearoa-new-zealands-voluntary-nature-and-carbon-markets): This report presents consolidated insights from members of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) on how to strengthen confidence, integrity, and scale within Aotearoa New Zealand’s voluntary carbon and nature markets (VCNM). The engagement was designed to provide a structured channel for businesses to share their perspectives with the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) as it develops policy settings for a credible, accessible, and enduring national framework.
- [Better Futures Thrive Report 2025](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/better-futures-thrive-report-2025): The 2025 Better Futures Thrive Report reveals social sustainability continues to grow as a critical ESG dimension. A growing group of “Social Actives” expects businesses to lead societal progress and build a thriving, equitable future. The 2025 Report explores these consumer attitudes, Social Actives’ expectations, and strategic imperatives for companies to authentically embed social impact into their business strategies.
- [Low Emissions Freight Certificate (LEFC) Resources](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/low-emissions-freight-certificate-lefc-resources): The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has successfully completed the second phase of its Low Emission Freight Certificate (LEFC) collaboration, marking a major step in the development of a new national system to help reduce emissions from Aotearoa New Zealand’s heavy freight sector.
- [Annual Snapshot 2024-25](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/annual-snapshot-2024-25): SBC is proud to present our 2024-25 Snapshot Report, which provides an overview of the initiatives and progress SBC and our member organisations have delivered across the last financial year, working together to deliver on our purpose of mobilising New Zealand's most ambitious businesses to build a thriving and sustainable future for all.
- [SBC Annual Plan 2025-2026](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-annual-plan-2025-2026): SBC’s Annual Plan outlines our work programme and focus areas for the coming financial year.
- [Better Futures 2025 Report](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/better-futures-2025-report): The Better Futures 2025 report – now in its 16th year, surveyed 1,000 New Zealanders. Results show there are high expectations of businesses to take responsibility for their environmental and social impacts. While the cost of living remains top concern for New Zealand’s consumers, their commitment to sustainability remains strong.
- [Transition Planning Guidance for Staff](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20251303-TP-Staff-Guidance-V4-Final.pdf): This guide is for staff involved in coordinating or leading the transition planning process in their organisation.
- [Key trends for 2025](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/key-trends-for-2025): We are now halfway to 2030 and the world is at an inflection point, where sustainability challenges and opportunities are being shaped by powerful macro forces – spanning politics, economics, technology, culture, geography, and demography.
- [SBC and CLC consultation response to MBIE on Climate Related Disclosures](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CRD-Submission-12FEB2025_low.pdf): On behalf of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), please find the below reflections on the consultation to amend Climate Related Disclosures.
- [SBC, CLC IoD and CSF consultation response to the External Reporting Board](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SBC-CLC-IoD-submission-to-XRB.pdf): On behalf of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), working alongside the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the Centre for Sustainable Finance (CSF), please find the below reflections on the consultation to amend Climate and Assurance standards.
- [Eco Choice Aotearoa: Product transparency and verified claims in advancing sustainable trade](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Eco-Choice-Aotearoa-member-story.pdf): In today's interconnected global economy, sustainability has evolved from a corporate responsibility to a pivotal determinant of market access and consumer trust. For New Zealand exporters aiming to penetrate and thrive in international markets, the ability to substantiate environmental claims through transparent and verified means is not just advantageous, it's essential. 
- [Highlights from SBC’s 25th celebration](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/highlights-from-sbcs-25th-celebration): Last month, we brought together members, politicians, partners, Advisory Board members and employees to celebrate our 25th anniversary – if you missed the event, check out some of the highlights below.
- [Celebrating 25 years of SBC](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/celebrating-25-years-of-sbc): 25 years ago, a group of business leaders with bold ambitions got together and put a stake in the ground on sustainability – and SBC was born. To mark the occasion, we look backed through the archives at some of the key milestones of both SBC and our membership.
- [Enabling Modeshift Freight Decarbonisation Report](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/enabling-modeshift-freight-decarbonisation-report): In order to help decarbonise freight transport, many organisations are interested in increasing the modal diversity of their freight services, thus changing the mode under which their freight is moved, primarily undertaking mode shift from road to rail/shipping. This report outlines the benefits and barriers of this change, as well as opportunities that will help increase the proportion of freight moved on rail and coastal shipping.
- [Insights from the top: How to stay driven, hopeful and inspired in the face of climate change](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/insights-from-the-top-how-to-stay-drive-hopeful-and-inspired-in-the-face-of-climate-change): Driving sustainability in a business can sometimes feel like an uphill battle – and in order to truly shift the dial on complex challenges like climate change, we need to seek out sources of inspiration and surround ourselves with people that energise us.
- [Debrief on CCBC 2024 (SBC and EDS)](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/debrief-on-ccbc-2024-sbc-and-eds): In this video update, SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell and EDS CEO Gary Taylor discuss the 2024 Climate Change & Business Conference which took place earlier this month, including their session highlights, the fireside chat with the Minister, international speakers, the format, planning for next year's conference (taking place on 8-9 September) and more. 
- [Better Futures Thrive Report 2024](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/better-futures-thrive-report-2024): The inaugural Better Futures Thrive Report 2024 aims to provide deeper insights off the back of a perceived gap in social sustainability action by business, identified in the long-running Better Futures Report. The new report reaffirms this, with only 22% of consumers saying they believe New Zealand businesses are taking significant actions to address community and social challenges.
- [Insights from the top: How to truly embed sustainability into your business model and brand](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/insights-from-the-top-how-to-truly-embed-sustainability-into-your-business-model-and-brand): Sustainability is recognised as no longer being a 'nice to have', but truly embedding it at the heart of your business takes time and effort and requires willingness to make wholesale changes – which isn't always easy to get stakeholders on board with.
- [Z Energy: A growing network of EV chargers](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Z-Energy-A-growing-network-of-EV-chargers-Member-story.pdf): Z Energy (Z) is a transport energy company with a nationwide footprint of retail, fuel and supply infrastructure and 100 percent ownership of the electricity retailer Flick Electric.
- [Highlights from the 2024 Climate Change & Business Conference](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/highlights-from-the-2024-climate-change-business-conference): Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading and longest running annual Climate Change & Business Conference took place once again in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September 2024 at the Viaduct Events Centre.
- [Insights from the top: How to get employees on board with your sustainability journey](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/insights-from-the-top-how-to-get-employees-on-board-with-your-sustainability-journey): Top-down buy-in for sustainability is crucial to securing budget and resource for sustainability, but getting buy-in from employees is key to getting the mahi done – many hands make light work.
- [Insights from the top: How to make sustainability a financial priority](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/insights-from-the-top-how-to-make-sustainability-a-financial-priority): When budgets are tight, sustainability is often first up on the chopping block – it can be challenging for leaders to make the case for budget and resource when there are shorter-term priorities to consider.
- [SBC Hot Seat with Shannil Varma (CLC Manager)](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-hot-seat-with-shannil-varma-clc-manager): This week, we've got Shannil Varma, Manager of the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), in the hot seat. Shannil's role sits within the Climate and Nature team at SBC (which is the secretariat organisation for CLC), and he oversees all the day-to-day operations and relationship management for the Coalition. Hear more from Shannil about his role and what's coming up soon for the Climate Leaders Coalition in this video.
- [Insights from the top: How to make the business case for sustainability to your Board](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/insights-from-the-top-how-to-make-the-business-case-for-sustainability-to-your-board): Getting buy-in and bringing key stakeholders along the journey is integral to ensuring the success of your sustainability strategy, activities and targets – but it's much easier said than done.
- [SBC/CLC response to the Government’s Draft Second Emissions Reduction Plan](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-and-clc-response-to-the-governments-draft-second-emissions-reduction-plan): The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the opportunity to respond to the Government's Draft Second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2).
- [SBC Talks Tools with All Heart NZ (Sustainable Deconstruction)](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-talks-tools-with-all-heart-nz-sustainable-deconstruction): In our most recent edition of SBC Talks Tools, we catch up with Sustainability Development Manager Molly Hicks about All Heart NZ's new sustainable deconstruction services, designed to help corporates safely and sustainably dispose of materials (like carpets, kitchens, and bathrooms) that would otherwise have ended up in landfill during building deconstruction.
- [Video update from Mike Burrell – August 2024](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/video-update-from-mike-burrell-august-2024): In his latest video update, SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell discusses our recently launched Snapshot Report for 2023-24, including some of the achievements of both SBC and our members, our Annual Plan, our joint SBC/CLC submission to the draft second Emissions Reduction Plan (being released next week), and more. Watch the video here.
- [Annual Snapshot 2023-24](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/annual-snapshot-2023-24): It is a pleasure to present to you the 2023-24 Snapshot Report, which provides an overview of the initiatives and progress SBC and our member organisations have delivered in the last financial year, working together to achieve our vision: a thriving and sustainable future for Aotearoa New Zealand.
- [SBC Hot Seat with Nicole Schlichting (Senior Communications Advisor)](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-hot-seat-with-nicole-schlichting-senior-communications-advisor): This week, we've got Nicole Schlichting, SBC's Senior Communications Advisor, in the hot seat. Nicole oversees most of SBC's communications activities, including our social channels and our weekly Pānui newsletter, and holds the pen on a number of other key projects. Hear more from Nicole about her role and what's coming up soon in the Communications & Events team in this video.
- [SBC Hot Seat with Charlotte Kootstra (Sustainability Manager – Climate & Environment)](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-hot-seat-with-charlotte-kootstra-sustainability-manager-climate-environment): This week, we've got our Sustainability Manager - Climate and Environment, Charlotte Kootstra, in the hot seat. Charlotte's role sits under our Action on Climate and Nature work programme and involves facilitating several large-impact collaborations and learning programmes, among (many) other things. Hear more from Charlotte about her role, her work, and what's coming up for her down the pipeline.
- [SBC Annual Plan 2024-2025](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-annual-plan-2024-2025): SBC's Annual Plan outlines our work programme and focus areas for the coming financial year.
- [Chorus: Putting inclusion and diversity at the heart of good business](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chorus-Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion-case-study.pdf): Like other businesses in the technology industry, telecommunication infrastructure provider Chorus had long grappled with diversity challenges, including an imbalance in gender and ethnic ratios, and talent pipelines that lacked diversity. So the team set about creating a strategy and workforce representative of its communities – one that contributes to Chorus’ aspiration of creating a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where differences are strengths, where there’s connection around shared values, and where everyone can thrive.   
- [SBC and CLC submission on the Climate Change Commission’s Pathways Consultation](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-and-clc-submission-on-the-climate-change-commissions-pathways): The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have submitted a collective response to the Climate Change Commission's consultation on three critical documents: the 2050 emissions reduction target, the fourth emissions budget, and the potential inclusion of international aviation and shipping emissions in the 2050 target.
- [WBCSD Global Network Meeting 2024 takeaways](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/wbcsd-global-network-meeting-2024-takeaways): SBC’s Executive Director Mike Burrell tuned into the WBCSD Global Network Meeting last week to hear from WBCSD President Peter Bakker, learn from other Global Network Partners, share updates from the Asia-Pacific region, and more. Watch this short video update in which Mike covers some of his top takeaways from the meeting that will be of relevance and value to the SBC membership.
- [SBC Hot Seat with Robert Perry (Manager – Thriving People)](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-hot-seat-with-robert-perry-manager-thriving-people): This week, we've got Robert Perry, SBC's Manager - Thriving People, in the hot seat. Robert is the longest standing team member at SBC, having joined in 2017, and in that time he's had an immense impact on SBC's social sustainability space. Hear in this video from Robert about his current work programme, with a particular focus on activating the recommendations from our 2023 flagship report, 'Strengthening the 'S' in ESG'.
- [Advocacy Update – April 2024](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/advocacy-update-april-2024): In this video update, SBC's Executive Director Mike Burrell and Head of Climate and Nature Antonia Burbidge discuss SBC and CLC's approach to climate advocacy for 2024, including opportunities for members and signatories to get involved in upcoming consultations and submissions, such as the Climate Change Commissions' Pathways work kicking off very soon.
- [5 green claims pitfalls and how to avoid them](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/5-green-claims-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them): As consumer wariness grows and regulations crack down, it's becoming increasingly tricky for businesses to know when and how they can be making green claims in their communications.
- [SBC Talks Tools with CarbonEES®](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/sbc-talks-tools-with-carbonees): In our most recent edition of SBC Talk Tools, we caught up with Don MacKenzie, Sustainability and Business Operations Manager at emissions and energy management product provider CarbonEES®, to learn more about e-Bench®, its powerful, patented carbon, energy & utility management software platform.
- [Better Futures 2024 Report](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/better-futures-2024-report): The Better Futures 2024 report – now in its 15th year – which surveyed 1,000 New Zealanders, found perceived action by business to be 28% below its perceived responsibility on environmental issues, and 20% below on social issues. The report also found business to be under-performing on transparency of sustainability performance, having an active voice on environmental and social issues, aligning with consumer values, and the treatment of employees.
- [The Warehouse Group: Tackling the challenge of ethical sourcing](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Warehouse-Group-Supply-Chain-and-Ethical-Sourcing-case-study.pdf): The Warehouse Group (TWG) is the country’s largest general merchandise retailer, aiming to help Kiwis live better every day. With 260+ retail stores across the motu, and thousands of products in each store, TWG’s supply chain is vast and as complex as you might imagine – but that hasn’t stopped its Ethical Sourcing team from working to ensuring the integrity of the supply chain.
- [Insights from departing SBC Advisory Board member David Benattar (The Warehouse Group)](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/insights-from-departing-sbc-advisory-board-member-david-benattar-the-warehouse-group): The SBC team recently sat down with David Benattar, departing SBC Advisory Board member and Chief Sustainability Officer at The Warehouse Group, to hear his reflections on his time on the Advisory Board, his parting advice for SBC and other members, and a bit more about where he's off to next.
- [Video update from Mike Burrell – February 2024](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/video-update-from-mike-burrell-february-2024): In his first video update for 2024, SBC's Executive Director Mike Burrell reflects on the last year and what the coming year will look like for SBC and our member businesses, in particular the growing importance of weaving nature and biodiversity into the work we're doing. Stay tuned for more info in this space, and watch the full video update below.
- [Fonterra: Doing Good Together through community investment and impact](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Fonterra-Community-Investment-and-Impact-case-study.pdf): Fonterra is a dairy co-operative owned by thousands of New Zealand dairy farmers and their families. Being a purpose-led organisation with a presence throughout New Zealand, Fonterra recognises its responsibility to give back to the communities within which it operates. Through its philosophy of ‘Doing Good Together’, Fonterra is investing in initiatives that care for people, the environment and the long-term sustainability of regional New Zealand.
- [Avoiding greenwashing – the Consulting perspective](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/avoiding-greenwashing-the-consulting-perspective): Greenwashing: it’s a term everyone in sustainability is familiar with, and one that has become increasingly prevalent in conversations relating to climate and sustainability action as the public demands honest and transparent story telling from organisations. This video was taken from an SBC Community of Practitioners: Comms, Brand and Marketing sessions in 2023 and features insights from Sarah Holden (Oxygen Consulting) on greenwashing from a Consulting perspective.
- [Avoiding greenwashing – the Legal perspective](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/avoiding-greenwashing-the-legal-perspective): Greenwashing: it’s a term everyone in sustainability is familiar with, and one that has become increasingly prevalent in conversations relating to climate and sustainability action as the public demands honest and transparent story telling from organisations. This video was taken from an SBC Community of Practitioners: Comms, Brand and Marketing sessions in 2023 and features insights from Kate Wilson Butler (Chapman Tripp) on greenwashing from a Legal perspective.
- [Avoiding greenwashing – the PR perspective](https://sbc.org.nz/resources/avoiding-greenwashing-the-pr-perspective): Greenwashing: it’s a term everyone in sustainability is familiar with, and one that has become increasingly prevalent in conversations relating to climate and sustainability action as the public demands honest and transparent story telling from organisations. This video was taken from an SBC Community of Practitioners: Comms, Brand and Marketing sessions in 2023 and features insights from Nikki Wright (Wright Communications) on greenwashing from a PR perspective.

## Sustainability Toolkit
- [Gearing up for action: Beyond mandatory climate disclosures](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/gearing-up-for-action-beyond-mandatory-climate-disclosures): Amendments to New Zealand’s mandatory climate-related disclosures regime saw the reduction of director liabilities and substantiation requirements, and raised reporting thresholds. The changes, announced in October 2025, resulted in a 54% reduction in the number of mandated Climate Reporting Entities (CREs), from 164 to 76, with 66 listed companies and 22 MIS managers exiting the regime.
- [SBC Guide: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-diversity-equity-and-inclusion): Businesses thrive when they reflect the communities they serve. In our latest SBC Guide, co-created with thinkstep-anz and Kaitiaki Collective, we unpack why diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are essential for business success in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- [Business case for nature toolkit](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/business-case-for-nature-toolkit-2): The Business Case for Nature Toolkit has been developed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) in partnership with the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) to support businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand to build a compelling case for investing in nature. Whether your organisation is just beginning to explore nature-related investments or is already on the journey, this toolkit offers step-by-step guidance to help you understand the drivers (the ‘why’) and shape the approach (the ‘how’) to develop a compelling business case for investment in nature.
- [SBC Guide: Making ESG part of your risk management](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-making-esg-part-of-your-risk-management): SBC's latest Sustainability Guide: Making ESG a part of your risk management, aims to help businesses embed ESG into enterprise risk management.
- [SBC Guide: Communicating Sustainability](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-communicating-sustainability): In a world where greenwashing and greenhushing are becoming an increasing concern, how can businesses communicate their sustainability journey with credibility and impact?
- [Climate transition planning: Executive guide](https://www.xrb.govt.nz/dmsdocument/5341/): This guide outlines Executive's role in transition planning (with key objectives and responsibilities at each step) and practical guidance on how to apply familiar tools of strategy, change management and planning, to plan, lead and execute under high uncertainty.
- [Climate transition planning: Overview](https://www.xrb.govt.nz/dmsdocument/5340/): An Overview document outlining what climate transition planning is and how it can help businesses transform deep uncertainties into an actionable long-term strategy.
- [SBC Guide: Community investment](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-community-investment): This SBC Guide introduces the concepts of community investment (CI), community impact and social impact and is meant for people within organisations involved with sustainability and community relationships. The guide and its three sub-guides aim to provide practical steps for designing and delivering a community investment programme, to create a comprehensive and impactful approach for activating the ‘S’ in ESG.
- [SBC Guide: Human rights](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-human-rights-2): Respecting human rights is not only the right thing to do – it’s also good for business. Human rights are based on the premise that all people have the right to lead healthy, productive and dignified lives. Businesses can play a crucial role in promoting human rights by integrating responsible practices into their operations and influencing broader societal change.
- [SBC Guide: Nature](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-nature-2): Healthy people, healthy businesses and a healthy planet all rely on thriving nature. Over half of the world’s economic output ($44 trillion of economic value), and many Aotearoa New Zealand businesses, depend on nature and its ecosystems. Nature is also essential for a stable climate. We need functioning ecosystems such as oceans and forests to keep temperature rises to below 1.5°C on pre-industrial temperatures.
- [SBC Guide: Measure, reduce and report your carbon footprint](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-measure-reduce-and-report-your-carbon-footprint): Measuring your organisation’s carbon footprint feeds into the whakapapa of your business, helping you and your team plan the impact your organisation will have on generations to come. In this SBC Guide, we look at why it's important to measure your organisation's carbon footprint and how to go about doing it, as well as how to set a plan to reduce and report on your footprint.
- [Just Transitions – Policy Quarterly, Victoria University](https://ojs.victoria.ac.nz/pq/issue/view/798/76): Policy Quarterly (PQ) is targeted at readers in the public sector, including politicians and their staff, public servants and a wide variety of professions, together with others interested in public issues. Its length and style are intended to make the journal accessible to busy readers.
- [Accelerating action for a just transition](https://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/think-labs/just-transition): A just transition ensures that environmentally sustainable economies are promoted in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible to everyone concerned, creating decent work opportunities and leaving no one behind. It aims to ensure that the transition to net-zero emissions and climate resilience is orderly, inclusive and just. 
- [Just Transition: A Business Guide](https://www.bteam.org/our-thinking/reports/just-transition-a-business-guide): The shift toward a net-zero world will bring economy-wide transformation on a scale we’ve never seen. This transition will impact all industries, jobs and communities. While we know this is necessary for a clean energy future, how can we ensure it is fair, respects the rights of all people and builds a more inclusive workforce?
- [SBC Guide: Adapting to climate change (including disclosures)](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-adapting-to-climate-change-including-disclosures): Climate change poses operational and financial risks. For example, extreme weather events like floods may disrupt operations (a business risk) and make a building uninsurable (a financial risk). It can also create business and financial opportunities (e.g. a new product results in higher profits.) Opportunities to connect with employees and communities of a wide range of cultures may present themselves as the impacts of climate change are felt within your organisation and supply chain.
- [Future-Fit Business Benchmark](https://futurefitbusiness.org/): Systems science tells us how our economy must be transformed if we are to meet everyone's needs and live in harmony with nature. We've translated that science into principles, goals, indicators and guides to help any business play its part in getting us there.
- [SBC Guide: Sustainability strategy and plans](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-sustainability-strategy-and-plans-2): Businesses need a strategy to be successful – and the same goes for sustainability efforts. Having a sustainability strategy helps you focus your efforts, identify what you’re already doing well, allocate resources and prioritise next steps. In this second SBC Guide, co-created with thinkstep-anz and Kaitiaki Collective and supported by our ESG working group, we first look at why sustainability strategies are so crucial to success before delving into some practical guidelines for creating your own sustainability strategy. Huge thank you to the co-creators of the guide, thinkstep-anz and Kaitiaki Collective, and thank you as well to our ESG working group for their support.
- [SBC Guide: The business case for sustainability](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sbc-guide-making-the-business-case-for-sustainability): Sustainable businesses create value in the short and long term – economically, environmentally and socially. So how do you get your stakeholders on board? In this new SBC Guide, we outline practical guidance for sustainability professionals looking to make the business case for sustainability to their executives and embed it as a key priority for the organisation.  Huge thank you to the co-creators of the guide, thinkstep-anz and Kaitiaki Collective, and thank you as well to our ESG working group for their support.
- [Offsetting (Z Energy)](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Extracts-Zs-Carbon-Offsetting-FY22.pdf): Z Energy have shared a decision paper they utilised for establishing a business position on voluntary offsetting. There may be insights to apply to your organizational context.
- [Sustainable Procurement (WBCSD)](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/sustainable-procurement-wbcsd): WBCSD has developed a report on ‘Incentivising supply chain decarbonisation using procurement criteria’ and a guide for procurement leaders.
- [Strategy Development](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/strategy-development): Z Energy’s Community and Sustainability Strategy 2020 showcases its goals, desired outcomes and key actions, and is supported by this creative narrative.
- [Corporate Social Responsibility](https://www.jbwere.co.nz/latest-insights/philanthropy/nz-corporate-support-report-2022/): This 2022 report from JBWere looks at the relationship between corporates and community sectors, shedding light on the spectrum of voluntary action, CSR and sustainability.
- [Employee Commute Survey](https://sbc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Commuting-survey_template.pdf): Member template for an employee commuting survey to understand how staff travel to work, enabling the calculation of associated emissions and emission reduction efforts.
- [5 Tips to Tell Your Sustainability Story Using Content Marketing](https://thesustainableagency.com/blog/sustainability-storytelling-with-content-marketing-tips/): (The Sustainable Agency) We’ve discussed why content marketing is beneficial for sustainable brands, and we’ve looked at some sustainable brands who are doing content marketing right. In this article, we break down some top tips for content marketing within sustainability.
- [How to tell your sustainability story](https://my.nzte.govt.nz/article/sustainable-storytelling-and-marketing): (NZTE) Consumers increasingly seek information about a business's sustainability performance. Being able to communicate your values and efforts lets you take control of the narrative, generating brand loyalty and helping with differentiation. Here's how.
- [Communicating Sustainability – Achieving effective and truthful communication](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBfdpH8rs7g): (Nordic Sustainability) How you communicate your sustainability initiatives can make the difference between building brand value or ending in a shitstorm of greenwashing accusations. Learn to navigate the pitfalls and make the most of your sustainability work through balanced and clear sustainability communication backed by data. 
- [Strategic sustainability communication. Challenges and trends for business companies.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeVJ0kO-csc): (IULM University) Knowing how to communicate environmental and social sustainability has become a key professional competence for companies. During the seminar, some best and worst practices will be illustrated in order to understand the importance of applying key principles of strategic communication to make publics understand the role of business in society.
- [An Expert Guide to Sustainability Communications](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kd5XJI3WKg): (Climate Club) As Edelman's US Head of Social Impact & Sustainability, Alex is at the forefront of understanding how companies, brands, foundations, and nonprofits, should design and implement sustainability programming as well as the internal and external engagement campaigns that bring those programs to life in a way that builds trust between business and society.‍ In this webinar, Alex shares lessons and advice on setting up communication and engagement plans to help Sustainability professionals make progress on their goals. Moderated by Climate Club CEO Adam Braun.
- [Communicating sustainability](https://www.finnpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINN-Partners-Communicating-Sustainability-Whitepaper-December-2023-1.pdf): (Finn Partners) This guide considers what is meant by sustainability, and how it impacts brand reputation, stakeholder loyalty and business success. The paper provides ten top tips for communicating sustainability and takes a deep dive into what this means in manufacturing and financial services.
- [Credible Claims: Exposing greenwashing for a sustainable future](https://www.toitu.co.nz/news-and-events/news/marketing/webinar-recap-credible-claims-exposing-greenwashing-for-a-sustainable-future): (Toitū Envirocare) Regulations are tightening, and consumers are putting the pressure on for validated claims and third-party accountability. The paradigm of responsibility is shifting for businesses, and the need for international recognition of this responsibility is key. This webinar from Toitū explored greenwashing and how to avoid it.
- [Radical compliance in advertising](https://bcorporation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Advertising-Claims-Manual-compressed.pdf): (B Lab)
- [6 steps to building an effective ERM framework to encompass ESG risk](https://www.ey.com/en_us/consulting/6-steps-to-build-an-erm-framework-to-encompass-esg-risk): (EY) An effective enterprise risk management framework provides essential, quantifiable data needed to understand the scale and the variables affecting ESG risks. Embedding ESG risk into your ERM framework is essential to meet the demands and expectations of boards, audit committees, investors and all other stakeholders.
- [KPMG guides to ESG risk management](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/kpmg-guides-to-esg-risk-management): Environmental, Social and Governance: An integration to long-term strategy via risk management ESG risks in banks: Effective strategies to use opportunities and mitigate risks
- [WBCSD guides on risk management](https://sbc.org.nz/sustainability-tools/wbcsd-guides-on-risk-management): Applying Enterprise Risk Management to Environmental, Social and Governance-related Risks Embedding ESG and sustainability considerations into the Three Lines Model
- [Reporting Matters](https://www.wbcsd.org/Programs/Redefining-Value/Reporting-matters): (WBCSD) Companies face considerable pressure to produce sustainability reports from a range of stakeholders. On one hand, there are mounting disclosure requirements from regulators and investors. On the other hand, a variety of other stakeholder groups expect companies to disclose meaningful sustainability information. Reporting Matters helps members realize the value of reporting by providing a framework to do so and showing how forward-thinking companies use the reporting process to drive change inside their businesses, while effectively meeting their stakeholders’ needs. 
- [Aotearoa Inclusivity Matrix](https://mynetwork.diversityworksnz.org.nz/resources/aotearoa-inclusivity-matrix): (Diversity Works) The Aotearoa Inclusivity Matrix is an evidence-based framework that allows organisations to identify the maturity of their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices across seven components. The resources in this section are designed to help organisations move through the maturity levels.
- [The Women’s Empowerment Principles Gender Gap Analysis Tool](https://weps-gapanalysis.org/%20): (UN Global Compact) The Women’s Empowerment Principles Gender Gap Analysis Tool (WEPs Tool) is a business-driven tool designed to help companies from around the world assess gender equality performance across the workplace, marketplace, and community.
- [CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity](https://corporateracialequityalliance.org/sites/default/files/2021%20CEO%20Blueprint%20for%20Racical%20Equity%20070121.pdf%20): This PDF aims to guide corporate leaders beyond their diversity and inclusion commitments and statements of support. Our three organizations have developed a more robust tool for navigating the path to racial equity. We know that this pathway holds the key to widespread economic prosperity and that traveling it will require sustained collective effort. The reward is the establishment of a new way of doing business in America with racial equity as a foundational driver of productive growth.
- [UN LGBTIQ+ Standards Gap Analysis Tool](https://lgbtiq.unglobalcompact.org/%20): (United Nations) Learn what your company can do to advance LGBTIQ+ equality in the workplace, marketplace and community — take this free, easy-to-use and confidential tool to assess your current practices and identify gaps and opportunities to make a plan of action to improve.
- [What is DEI? Market Signals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://rightscolab.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DEI-Mapping-Report_RightsCoLab.pdf%20): (Rights Collab) This report is intended as a step in the process of building a wider consensus on DEI metrics. It seeks to identify areas of agreement and areas of confusion in the private sector’s understanding of DEI. We identified 21 frameworks — designed as benchmarks, trackers, disclosure standards, or guidance — that contain explicitly labeled DEI metrics, and then we mapped and analyzed them.
- [The fabric of belonging: How to weave an inclusive culture](https://www.bain.com/globalassets/noindex/2022/bain_report_the_fabric_of_belonging.pdf%20): (Bain & Co) Bain & Company recently released a report after surveying 10,000 individuals across diverse industries and demographic backgrounds, in seven countries, at all levels of seniority and organizational size—to learn what makes employees feel most included.  
- [Tackling inequality: An agenda for business action](https://tacklinginequality.org/files/flagship.pdf): (The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality and WBCSD) This report, Tackling inequality: An agenda for business action, provides the global business community with a clear and compelling case for business efforts to tackle inequality, as well as a common and holistic agenda for private sector action. CEOs and business leaders from all sectors can leverage this report and the agenda it puts forward to identify, assess and strategically integrate steps to address inequality-related risks and opportunities, and to drive transformative change in people’s lives.
- [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace](https://www.wbcsd.org/Imperatives/Equity-Action/Resources/Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-in-the-Workplace%20): (WBCSD) The report explores some of the key dimensions of DE&I maturity and highlights practical examples of emerging solutions to key challenges. 
- [Just Transition Planning Toolkit](https://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR-Just-Transition-Planning-Toolkit.pdf): (BSR) This guidance aims to provide an overall process for companies to begin thinking about and developing their efforts on the just transition within their company and value chain at a corporate level. It is tailored toward the energy and utilities sectors, although learnings could apply to other sectors and company types. The guidance is informed by insights from the Energy for a Just Transition collaboration and BSR and The B Team’s engagement with companies. BSR and The B Team encourage companies across the energy and utilities sectors to employ this process in their just transition planning efforts.
- [Small business climate adaptation toolkit](https://seccca.org.au/business-climate-adaptation-toolkit): (SECCCA) This interactive toolkit is designed to help small business owners prepare for the impacts of climate change by building an adaptation plan for their business. The small business adaptation toolkit is a seven-step process to help business owners.
- [Climate change adaptation practioner guidance](https://www.iema.net/resources/blog/2022/11/11/iema-publishes-guidance-on-climate-change-adaptation): (IEMA (UK) An introduction to adaptation from a strategic perspective (i.e. why it must be a core activity for both public and private sector organisations) and from a practical one (i.e. how to get started)
- [A guide to just transitions for communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.](https://www.climateconnectnz.com/news/guide-just-transitions-communities-aotearoa-new-zealand): (Just Transitions Aotearoa Group and Motu Research) A guide to just transitions He puka arataki whakawhitinga tika can help regions, communities and organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand navigate their own just transition processes in response to challenges such as climate change, rapid technological advances, regional employment changes, and the shift to renewable energy. The goal is to ensure that the positive and negative effects of these transitions are equitably shared. 
- [Climate Change Adaptation Toolbox](https://niwa.co.nz/climate/information-and-resources/climate-change-adaptation-toolbox): (NIWA) This Climate Change Adaptation Toolbox helps you find out about the changing climate, what it might mean for your business, organisation or community and what you can do about it. You can assess your current climate resilience and plan for future change by working through the five steps
- [Climate change and business: what the national adaptation plan means for you](https://environment.govt.nz/publications/climate-change-and-business-what-the-national-adaptation-plan-means-for-you/): (Mfe) This info sheet explains how Aotearoa New Zealand's first national adaptation plan will help New Zealand businesses adapt to the effects of climate change.
- [Accelerating Business Action on Climate Change Adaptation](https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/sustainability/assets/cop27/accelerating-business-action-on-climate-change-adaptation.pdf): (PwC and World Economic Forum) "In this joint report with the World Economic Forum, PwC examines the risks and opportunities associated with the impacts of climate change, and present a framework that businesses can use to develop their approach to climate adaptation.

## Events
- [SBC Connects: Annual Council Meeting 2026](https://sbc.org.nz/event/sbc-connects-annual-council-meeting-2026): Save the date for the Sustainable Business Council's Annual Council Meeting in Auckland.
- [Climate Change & Business Conference 2026](https://sbc.org.nz/event/climate-change-business-conference-2026): We are entering the final stretch of the decisive decade to 2030, approaching tipping points that demand renewed momentum. The impacts of climate change are no longer distant forecasts – they are real, and they are here. In Aotearoa New Zealand, extreme weather events provide a stark reminder of our vulnerability and the need for rapid adaptation alongside emissions reduction.

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