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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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5 Sustainability trends to watch in 2022
Leadership Manager Jay Crangle delves into some of the top emerging sustainability trends to keep your eye on in 2022.
Pānui News – Feb 11
In this week’s Pānui, the Insights on Sustainability Professionals Research survey opens, Toyota eyes hydrogen opportunities, and SBC farewells our summer intern Mandira Shailaj.
A summer with SBC
Climate Action and Sustainability Intern, Mandira Shailaj, reflects on the insights and learnings gained from her summer interning at the Sustainable Business Council.
2022 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
2022 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC),...
Pānui News – Feb 3
In this week’s Pānui, SBC congratulations Karen Silk on her new role, border changes are announced, Chapman Tripp signs the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, and NZIIS consultation opens.
Pānui News – Jan 27
In this week’s Pānui, Mike shares a personal update on wellbeing, WSP investigate alternatives to hydroenergy, Deloitte releases the CxO report, and Whales Tale surface in Auckland.
Pānui News – Jan 20
In this week’s Pānui, LIC’s new CEO discusses the future of dairy genetics, Trees That Count reach new records with green giving, Lion’s new office in a 6 Green Star building, and more.
Pānui News – Jan 13
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks to Stuff for their latest interactive piece on transitioning to a green economy, we explore sustainable finance ambitions for the year ahead, and Silver Fern Farms and Fonterra launch new products and on-farm research trials.
Pānui News – Dec 16
In this week’s Pānui, we unwrap new climate initiatives, we bid farewell to Advisory Board member Peter Simons, and we wish all our members happy holidays.
The year in review – Mike Burrell
SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell signs off by reflecting on some highlights from the past year.
Pānui News – Dec 09
In this week’s Pānui, NZ Post and New Zealand Green Investment Finance will accelerate the uptake of EVs. Synlait, Danone, AgResearch and MPI work together on regenerative farming practices, and CLC signatories Eastland Group and Trust Tairawhiti drive climate action in Gisborne.
Pānui News – Dec 02
In this week’s Pānui, Christchurch Airport to generate renewable energy at scale, we welcome our first summer intern, and WSP commits to halving the carbon footprint of its infrastructure designs and advice by 2030.