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SBC launches new framework for national system to help reduce freight emissions at Climate Change & Business Conference
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...
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Pānui news – 4 September
In this edition of Pānui we cover CCBC25, the launch of the Low Emission Freight Certificate system, KiwiRail electrifying it's Wellington trains, The Lever Room launching TILT, Tonkin + Taylor's response to the FMA 2025 review, XRB consultation, an article from UoA...
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Collaborating to tackle modern slavery
SBC’s Head of ESG shares insights from the recent series of Modern Slavery Online Masterclasses, held in conjunction with Deloitte and Walk Free.
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New Zealand’s largest climate conference set to catalyse the shift from climate ambition to action
The critical role of business in transitioning Aotearoa New Zealand to a zero-carbon economy will be centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau next week at the largest Climate Change and Business Conference yet. The event is focused on the concrete action business is taking to accelerate the pathway to net zero by 2050.
COP27 – What can we expect?
SBC’s Head of Climate Kate Wilson Butler caught up with Climate Change Ambassador Kay Harrison to explore some of her key insights about the international climate response, COP27 and beyond – and reflects on the top 3 takeaways that came out of the discussion.
Pānui news – 8 September
In this week’s Pānui, we hear the findings from the International State of the Climate Report, read about ANZ’s new Business Green Loan, learn that 4Sight Consulting has been acquired, hear from Z Energy about its Biodiversity Fund and more. Welcome to new SBC member Briscoe Group!
Pānui news – 1 September
In this edition of Pānui, SBC welcomes its new Advisory Board members and launches its 2022 Annual Snapshot, government puts an extra $4.8m towards the clean energy switch, Transpower signs an...
Get to know SBC’s six new Advisory Board members
The Sustainable Business Council is thrilled to announce six new members who have been elected to the Advisory Board following our recent elections.
Pānui news – 25 August
In this edition of Pānui, Ecotricity scores a Microsoft data centre contract, Unilever ANZ becomes a B-Corp, Ākina support McConnel Dowell in creating a social procurement strategy, Megan Gallagher...
SBC welcomes six new business leaders to its Advisory Board
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has announced the election of six new prominent business leaders to its Advisory Board. “The SBC Advisory Board plays a critical role in providing guidance and input into the work we do. We are very pleased to be welcoming such a high calibre of business leaders, representing a cross-section of New Zealand sectors, to the Board.”
Sustainability Leadership Programme: Thoughts from Megan Gallagher
Megan Gallagher, Sustainability Advisor at SBC, is one of a number of participants in this year’s Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP) training programme by Catapult. SLP is a business sustainability course which provides hands on intensive experience to build connections, skills and confidence to drive sustainable impact. Now that this year’s programme is over halfway through, Megan shares her top five insights from the course to date.
Pānui News – 19 August
In this week's edition of Pānui, Mike Burrell gives a vlog update on upcoming SBC work and events, Auckland Transport releases their Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway, IAG calls for better flood...
Pānui News – 11 August
In this week’s Pānui, Air New Zealand announces an ambitious GHG emissions reduction target, Ngāi Tahu receives funding for a ground-breaking regenerative farming trial, Westpac launches a personal...
National Adaptation Plan critical framework for building New Zealand’s climate resilience
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the release of the Government’s first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as the first step to develop an effective and...
Pānui News – August 4
In this week’s Pānui, SBC welcomes NZ's first National Adaptation Plan, how the Climate Change and Business Conference will be carbonzero, Counties Energy and EECA want warmer Kiwi homes, Ngāi Tahu...