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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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Results from the THRIVE Future of Work pilot
Workforce disruption is a huge, growing challenge to tackle. From talent shortages to the impacts of hybrid working, from technology shifts such as AI to making sure there is equality of...
Pānui news – 25 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, we encourage members to get involved in our ERP2 consultation, we share how we're making CCBC accessible to the next generation of sustainability professionals, we...
Pānui news – 18 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, MfE released the draft second emissions reduction plan, we share a Q&A blog on nature with Plant & Food Research's Dr Roger Robson-Williams, we share an op...
Q&A with Dr Roger Robson-Williams (Plant & Food Research) on nature
SBC is delivering a series of guides on the fundamentals of sustainability, covering topics ranging from sustainability strategies through to nature and biodiversity. As part of this series, we...
Pānui news – 11 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Government launches its new Climate Strategy, we share some of the social sustainability findings from Better Futures 2024, MBIE consultation opens on carbon...
What does Better Futures reveal about the ‘S’ in ESG?
For 15 years, the Kantar Better Futures Report (delivered in partnership with SBC) has been the reference point for understanding New Zealand consumers’ perspectives on sustainability and the issues...
Pānui news – 4 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade & Sustainability negotiations conclude, we release our newest SBC Guide on Nature, Contact to develop grid-scale battery...
Pānui news – 27 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share the SBC Annual Plan for 2024/25 and offer an opportunity for members to hear more from our programme leaders, early bird registrations for CCBC close on...
Pānui news – 20 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we celebrate the launch of the 2024 Insights into Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals Research, SBC Chair Gareth Marriot steps down, we share the...
Capability building a priority for sustainability professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals there remains a significant capability gap for staff to support the operational changes businesses now require. The...
SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriott steps down
After almost two years as Chairperson of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Gareth Marriott has announced his decision to step down from his role, effective the end of June 2024. Gareth’s...
16th Climate Change & Business Conference set to bring impressive international lineup of speakers
Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual Climate Change & Business Conference is taking place once again in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September at the Viaduct Events Centre. Delivered in...