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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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When the rubber hits the road for emissions
We are working with heavy transport companies to develop a low emissions pathway that will halve emissions from the domestic freight sector by 2030, and be net zero by 2050.

Building for Climate Change programme a historic leap towards zero carbon
A new programme, which sets a firm course for the Building and Construction sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is welcomed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC).

Pānui News – July 02
In this week’s Pānui, L’Oréal launches its new sustainability program, Synlait is now a B Corp, and thinkstep-anz looks at whether recycling is always the best environmental choice.

Pānui News – June 25
In this week’s Pānui, we look at what’s inside The Forever Project, Unilever raises the bar on climate and nature goals, and Westpac are lending CoGo a hand to help Kiwis track our carbon footprint.

Future-focused port investment a winner
New Zealand is set to benefit from New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) move to support projects that will cut emissions at Wellington’s CentrePort.

Pānui News – June 18
In this week’s Pānui, Pravin Sawmy delves into the Member Review process, Auckland Council and Proxima talk future-fitness and Wright Communications is recognised for excellent in communications.

Guest Blog: Getting Future Fit after Covid-19
Now that we’re getting off the couch after Covid-19, it’s time to get your business fit for the future. But what tool to use?

Pānui News – June 11
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our Member Review report, looking at how our members are reporting on sustainability as well as putting it into practice.

Preparing for “the new normal”
As we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, Robert Perry looks at how our members are getting ready for “the new normal”.

Supporting our members during Covid-19
We will be running a series of articles on practical ways to lead, adapt and build resilience during these uncertain times, while staying connected – at a distance.

Pānui News – June 4
In this week’s Pānui, Beca bring some fresh thinking to how we can decarbonise for a prosperous New Zealand, and we welcome shared business principles aimed at putting people first.

It’s the climate for the sustainability professional
This joint report provides in-depth insights into the rapidly evolving roles of sustainability professionals within New Zealand organisations.