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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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Materiality counts in New Zealand
A leading reporting expert from Australia says there’s growing momentum among New Zealand companies to work out what their material issues are – that is, the most important issues for their business and a wide range of stakeholders.

The big sustainability shift
Penny Nelson shares her views on the big sustainability shifts that have happened during her time as executive director of the Sustainable Business Council.

New Executive Director for SBC
We’re very excited to announce Abbie Reynolds as the Sustainable Business Council’s new Executive Director.

The Paris Agreement
The climate change agreement reached in Paris has been hailed as a breakthrough that signals a strong will globally to address climate change. Here’s a quick summary of the Paris Agreement and what it means for business.

World Forum on Natural Capital
SBC Executive Director Penny Nelson recently attended the World Forum on Natural Capital in Edinburgh last month. The Forum brought together leading thinkers on how business and the natural environment interact.

SD2015 CEO Forum
SBC’s Belinda vanEyndhoven attended Sustainable Business Australia’s SD2015 CEO Forum on Friday 13th November. The mood of business in the room was one of cautious optimism.

Business Brief on Climate Change
The Sustainable Business Council and Major Companies Group have released a Business Brief on Climate Change which sets out where businesses want to lead on climate change through to 2020.

BusinessNZ goes carbon neutral
BusinessNZ has been certified as carbon neutral by carboNZero.

Momentum building on climate change
Momentum is building in the run-up to Paris and business is now more engaged in climate discussions than ever before.

More information will improve business decisions
SBC welcomes the latest state of the environment report

Business to boost ecosystem health
The Sustainable Business Council has today signed a three year partnership with the Department of Conservation that aims to get more businesses understanding, managing and improving their impact on nature.

Business’ role in meeting UN global goals
New Zealand has adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).