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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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Pānui News – June 17
In this week’s Pānui, registrations are open for the Climate Change & Business Conference, ASB launches sustainability loans, and Contact sets more ambitious targets.
Pānui News – June 10
In this week’s Pānui, the Climate Change Commission’s report goes public, opportunity for engagement with MoT, and SBC members named as Diversity Awards finalists
Business calls for cross-party support on the emissions budgets
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome today’s release of the Climate Change Commission’s final advice to Government as a major milestone for New Zealand’s zero carbon future.
Pānui News – June 3
In this week’s Pānui, giving back to staff with Stuff, Vector releases insights from their smart EV charging trial, and Mondelez International are protecting Papakura Stream.
Pānui News – May 27
In this week’s Pānui, ecostore are reducing our plastic footprint with glass refill bottles; New Zealand Post are making Aotearoa’s postal service carbon neutral; and BusinessNZ Energy Council launch the New Zealand Energy Scenarios TIMES-NZ 2.0
Pānui News – May 20
In this week’s Pānui, a video update from Mike, the why and the how of Thriving People, and Naylor Love reduce single-use plastic on their building sites.
Budget sets high expectations for more to come on climate action
Business leaders from the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the 2021 Budget announcement on climate action, noting that it sets high expectations for further commitments resulting from the imminent Emissions Reduction Plan, in next year’s budget.
Moving Beyond Diversity
With SBC’s latest Thriving People initiative launched, here’s what our Moving Beyond Diversity ambition means, what key insights are driving our work, and how you can get involved.
Pānui News – May 13
In this week’s Pānui, Warren and Mahoney discuss green buildings, NZTE open the International business Awards for 2021, and join SBC in creating inclusive workplaces.
Pānui News – May 7
In this week’s Pānui, Ports of Auckland are SBTi approved, SBCmembers win big at the Energy Excellence Awards, and it’s World Fairtrade Day tomorrow – have you got a fairtrade workplace?
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Pānui News – April 29
In this week’s edition of Pānui, Lake Hāwea Station has been named as the first farm in New Zealand to have a carbon footprint certified by Toitū Envirocare, DB Breweries has announced bold new sustainability targets to source 100% of its energy from renewable sources, and Lyttelton Port Company has become the principal sponsor to the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust.