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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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Guest blog: The Budget is coming…
Is this just a normal budget with a better brand? How can a spreadsheet have feelings? James Walker from Porter Novelli looks at the the Government’s first “Wellbeing budget”.
Pānui News – May 23
In this week’s Pānui, we look at what 1.5 degrees means for Science-Based Targets, Moana and Sanford introduce new fishing technology, and it’s all about electric vehicles this week.
On to a good target…
How Science-Based Targets can help your business – Kate Alcock has the latest.
Pānui News – May 16
In this week’s Pānui, thinkstep has its Science-Based Target approved, NZ Post and Waste Management feature in the new Te Papa exhibition, and there are new CLC case studies from DB Breweries and CHEP.
Helping you embark on a low-emissions voyage
So you want to make a difference on climate change, but don’t know where to start? Embark is a one-day event dedicated to connecting businesses with low emissions solutions, products, providers and services.
Pānui News – May 09
In this week’s Pānui, the Climate Leaders Coalition supports the Zero Carbon Bill, tidy Kiwis are becoming more considerate, and we kick off celebrations for our 20th anniversary.
Guest blog: A few thoughts on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill
Storytelling, climate related risk and helping customers offset their own emissions – what does the Zero Carbon Bill mean for businesses? James Walker from Porter Novelli’s new sustainability practice looks at the detail, the wider context and the potential opportunities for business.
Guest blog: Tidy Kiwis are becoming more considerate
Nearly three-quarters of New Zealanders say that environmentally friendly packaging influences their purchase decisions.
Pānui News – May 02
In this week’s Pānui, Fairtrade can help achieve the SDGs, get involved in climate innovation, and thinkstep finds LNG can lower emissions for shipping.
Guest blog: How Fairtrade impact achieves the Sustainable Development Goals
Did you know that your morning cup of tea or coffee can change lives every day?
Pānui News – Apr 24
In this week’s Pānui, Contact Energy has their science-based targets approved, Genesis are enabling STEM learning, and OfficeMax takes on tech waste.
Business has a role to play in improving and protecting New Zealand’s environment
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) acknowledges the Environment Aotearoa 2019 report released today by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.