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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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Business leaders set out 26 recommendations for climate action
In a briefing released today, 150 business leaders are urging the incoming Government to work in partnership with business to build momentum towards achieving New Zealand’s zero carbon goal.
Pānui News – October 15
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell and Mike Bennetts talk climate action for Stuff and RNZ, WSP looks at designing out loneliness, and Z Energy and Trees That Count plant trees of welcome.
Pānui News – October 08
In this week’s Pānui, we invite you to join the SBC community, members can get involved in our three pillars, and we look into the past lives of plastic bottles with Fonterra and ecostore.
Pānui News – October 01
In this week’s Pānui, we publish a snapshot of our 2019/20 activity and hold our Annual Council Meeting, video highlights from the strategy launch are now available, and Mike Burrell talks to Engineering New Zealand about the Covid recovery.
2020’s vision – EG Magazine
Mike Burrell was interviewed recently on the topic of Will Covid-19’s economic disruption catalyse a more resilient and sustainable New Zealand?
Business leaders join forces to ensure climate action stays top-of-agenda
More than 150 New Zealand business leaders have joined forces to collaborate on a collective vision for a sustainable, zero carbon New Zealand.
Pānui News – September 24
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our joint vision with the Climate Leaders Coalition and strategies for the next five years. Synlait is a climate team player, and AA Insurance is recognised for its diversity initiative.
Guest Blog: When is net-zero really net-zero?
The Science Based Targets initiative has published new guidance for setting credible and meaningful net-zero targets. Barbara Nebel of thinkstep-anz has the key takeaways.
Pānui News – September 17
In this week’s Pānui, the Government announces mandatory climate-related financial risk disclosure by 2023, Gerri Ward, Z Energy talks us through NZ Retailers against Racism, and Spark’s Māori business strategy goes beyond just email signoffs.
Pānui News – September 10
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell has an update on our joint strategy launch and ACM dates, our members lead public sector reporting on carbon reductions, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s Covid-19 response was a big responsibility.
Pānui News – September 03
In this week’s Pānui, catch up on Beca’s Carbon Positive podcast, help us understand our collective impact, and the Toi Tupu fund from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei helps financial literacy.
Pānui News – August 27
In this week’s Pānui, we welcome five new board members, we check in with CFOs on sustainability, and Mike Bennetts takes the hot seat on climate change.