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Pānui news – 28 March

Pānui news – 28 March

In this edition of Pānui, we share the results of the Better Futures 2024 launch, SBC Talks Tools with CarbonEES, we share sustainability-related reports from ANZCO Foods, ASB and Beca, Chapter Zero and IoD put out climate governance survey, we share Consumer NZ's...

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Remembering Alice Andrew

Remembering Alice Andrew

Reflections from SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell. Alice and Aaron started their company, 4Sight Consulting, when sustainability was in its infancy in New Zealand. They were pioneers and leaders in our sector. I had the great pleasure of getting to know Alice…

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The Business of Nature: Why Papatūānuku needs to be our CEO

The Business of Nature: Why Papatūānuku needs to be our CEO

Aotearoa New Zealand is known throughout the world for being home to some of the most unique ecosystems, flora and fauna. Unfortunately, biodiversity collapse is imminent, both here and around the globe. The role of business in relation to nature is highly topical and fast-moving in New Zealand and around the world, including amongst our membership.

Pānui news – 22 September

Pānui news – 22 September

In this week's edition of Pānui, we reflect on the learnings from the Climate Change and Business Conference, celebrate Lion's 10% emissions reduction, share Genesis' new energy roaming service for...

Pānui news – 15 September

Pānui news – 15 September

In this week's edition of Pānui, Mike discusses next week's Climate Change and Business Conference, Government launches the Sovereign Green Bonds programme, Mercury confirm a new wind farm, Air New...

COP27 – What can we expect?  

COP27 – What can we expect?  

SBC’s Head of Climate Kate Wilson Butler caught up with Climate Change Ambassador Kay Harrison to explore some of her key insights about the international climate response, COP27 and beyond – and reflects on the top 3 takeaways that came out of the discussion. 

Pānui news – 8 September

Pānui news – 8 September

In this week’s Pānui, we hear the findings from the International State of the Climate Report, read about ANZ’s new Business Green Loan, learn that 4Sight Consulting has been acquired, hear from Z Energy about its Biodiversity Fund and more. Welcome to new SBC member Briscoe Group!

Pānui news – 1 September

Pānui news – 1 September

In this edition of Pānui, SBC welcomes its new Advisory Board members and launches its 2022 Annual Snapshot, government puts an extra $4.8m towards the clean energy switch, Transpower signs an...

Pānui news – 25 August

Pānui news – 25 August

In this edition of Pānui, Ecotricity scores a Microsoft data centre contract, Unilever ANZ becomes a B-Corp, Ākina support McConnel Dowell in creating a social procurement strategy, Megan Gallagher...

SBC welcomes six new business leaders to its Advisory Board

SBC welcomes six new business leaders to its Advisory Board

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has announced the election of six new prominent business leaders to its Advisory Board. “The SBC Advisory Board plays a critical role in providing guidance and input into the work we do. We are very pleased to be welcoming such a high calibre of business leaders, representing a cross-section of New Zealand sectors, to the Board.”

Sustainability Leadership Programme: Thoughts from Megan Gallagher

Sustainability Leadership Programme: Thoughts from Megan Gallagher

Megan Gallagher, Sustainability Advisor at SBC, is one of a number of participants in this year’s Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP) training programme by Catapult. SLP is a business sustainability course which provides hands on intensive experience to build connections, skills and confidence to drive sustainable impact. Now that this year’s programme is over halfway through, Megan shares her top five insights from the course to date.

Pānui News – 19 August

Pānui News – 19 August

In this week's edition of Pānui, Mike Burrell gives a vlog update on upcoming SBC work and events, Auckland Transport releases their Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway, IAG calls for better flood...