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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 – 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.
Pānui News – May 28
In this week’s Pānui, we hear about the upcoming VisionWeek web summit and the online launch of the Malaysian Chapter of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Guest Blog: Insights into sustainability professionals
The findings of New Zealand’s first survey into sustainability professionals were launched today in a collaboration between Oxygen Consulting, Sustainable Business Council, Sustainable Business Network and AUT University. Sarah Holden, author of the report, and Director of Oxygen Consulting, shares some of most interesting findings with us.
Pānui News – May 21
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell looks at sustainability in the recovery package, and Nikki Wright reflects on what Covid-19 means for sustainability and corporate reputation.
Guest Blog: Sustainability movement will survive Covid-19
Nikki Wright, Wright Communications looks at the implications for sustainability from the latest Corporate Reputation Index.
Response and Recovery Fund an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future
We welcome the Government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget.
Pānui News – May 14
In this week’s Pānui, SkyCity launches two new partnerships, and Synlait responds to the challenges of milk processing during a pandemic.
Guest Blog: Sustainability Leadership Programme 2020 – adapting to virtual
Andrea Thompson from Catapult talks about creating magic in the zoom at this month’s SLP workshop