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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 – 11 December
In the final edition of Pānui for 2025, we wish you all a happy holiday season, our CEO Mike Burrell provides his final update for the year, WBCSD has launched its Nature Action Portal, Merdian Energy takes top spot in ESG Ratings Report, Auckland Council has launched...
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London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations.
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Pānui News – Mar 3
In this week’s Pānui, the latest warnings from the IPCC, the launch of Chapter Zero NZ, Deloitte Top 200 winners announced, and Mike Burrell speaks on the 2022 NZ Economics Forum.
Pānui News – Feb 24
In this week’s Pānui, we remember Peter Neilson, Mike talks to Stuff on the benefits of green transport, and the Government announces the latest funding round for the Low Emissions Transport Fund.
Risky business: How to help your Board manage climate risk
SBC’s Leadership Manager Jay Crangle and Head of Climate Kate Wilson Butler share their top takeaways following a pilot workshop on how sustainability leads can effectively engage Boards on climate.
Remembering Peter Neilson
Following the recent death of Peter Neilson, former Chief Executive of the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, SBC spoke to Sir Stephen Tindall and Nick Main to reflect on the contribution Peter made during his time as CEO.
Pānui News – Feb 17
In this week’s Pānui, the Southern Green Project names potential partners, welcome to new member All Heart NZ, and 5 sustainability trends to watch in 2022
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.