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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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Putting a Value on Natural Resources
New Zealand businesses are required to understand how they impact the environment, but are not as good at understanding how much they depend on natural resources and services. Abbie Reynolds provides her insights on the Natural Capital Protocol for NZ Business.
Business engaged in shaping EV package
The SBC has welcomed the Government’s new Electric Vehicles Partnership Programme, which outlines a broad range of measures to encourage EV uptake including a target of electric vehicles making up 2% of the vehicle fleet by 2021.
WBCSD President’s letter – Business stands ready to implement the Paris Agreement
Peter Bakker’s letter of 27 April 2016 entitled ‘Business stands ready to implement the Paris Agreement’ to World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Partner Members (including the Sustainable Business Council), following the 22 April 2016 signing of the Paris Agreement.
Integrated reporting proving its value
This week the CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) Paul Druckman is in New Zealand to share his insights on the benefits of integrated thinking and reporting.
Focus on water management
SBC’s Kate Alcock spoke at the Waikato Regional Council’s Sustainable Waikato Forum this week, which explored key environmental and economic issues for the region, including how we use fresh water.
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.