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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 – 18 September
In this edition of Pānui we cover an episode of The Climate Business x CCBC, reflections from the 2025 Next Gen cohort, our ESG Susty Guide, Auckland Council's State of The Environment Report, a joint statement by 28 major NZ businesses supporting modern slavery laws,...
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Collaborating to tackle modern slavery
SBC’s Head of ESG shares insights from the recent series of Modern Slavery Online Masterclasses, held in conjunction with Deloitte and Walk Free.
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Pānui news – 13 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Climate Leaders Coalition celebrates its fifth birthday, Meridian joins the THRIVE pilot, Motu and MBIE release just transitions guidance, we share our reporting...
Pānui news – 6 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, Chapter Zero releases resources for board structure and climate capability, government bans new coil boilers, EECA updates its smart EV charging guidance, the Next...
Pānui news – 29 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share SBC's 2023-24 Annual Plan, OfficeMax begins phasing out its petrol vehicle fleet, SBC Talks Tools with EVA Marketplace, we share the launch of the 2023...
Lack of capability training remains a significant barrier for sustainability professionals
New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them...
Pānui news – 22 June
In this week's Pānui, we share our joint response to the Climate Change Commission's draft ERP 2 advice, Mike contributes to an article with EECA, we share two job opportunities with SBC and CLC,...
Pānui news – 15 June
In this edition of Pānui, we read articles and op eds from leaders at Toyota, Ethical Investing NZ, Chapman Tripp, Wright Communications, BNZ and ANZ, the Centre for Climate Action JV rebrands and...
Pānui news – 8 June
In this week's Pānui, we share the CCBC programme and announce Westpac and MfE as Foundation sponsors, we share Rob's article in the HRNZ magazine, All Heart NZ launches innovative mattress...
15th Climate Change & Business Conference to focus on delivering Net Zero
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are again joining forces with the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) to deliver the country’s leading and longest running...
Pānui news – 25 May
In this week's Pānui, New Zealand Steel announces the country's biggest emissions reduction project, SBC Talks Tools with Generate Zero, Māori frameworks are needed to recloak the whenua (Manaaki...
SBC welcomes significant announcement to reduce emissions
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel factory.
Pānui news – 18 May
In this week's Pānui, Mike Burrell offers his reflections on the WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting via a video Q&A, Government announces Budget 2023, Counties Energy launches into emissions...
Pānui news – 11 May
In this week's Pānui, Mike Burrell speaks about his time at the WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting, SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriot shares his thoughts on just transitions, energy companies come...