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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 – 13 November
In this edition of Pānui, COP30 begins in Brazil, WBCSD launches their Global Circularity Protocol for Business, ASB launches Every Hectare Matters, One NZ and DOC collaborate, SBC are looking for a new Senior Policy Advisor, The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ launches a...
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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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Extending the ERP timeframe is the right decision
The Government’s decision to extend the timeframe for delivering its first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) is the right decision while New Zealanders focus on getting through the latest Covid outbreak, says Sustainable Business Council Executive Director, Mike Burrell.
Pānui News – Sept 9
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from DB Breweries and Power Pause about supporting people experiencing menopause, we welcome Fisher & Paykel Appliances, and Waste Management launches its 2020 Sustainability Report.
Pānui News – Sept 2
In this week’s Pānui, we find out if NZ is ready to roll on the SDGs, we welcome EnviroNZ, and we’re seeking feedback from CFOs on their role in managing climate risk.
Pānui News – August 26
In this week’s Pānui, Lorde’s new album is zero carbon as well as Solar Power, we’ve got some essential Covid reading, and we spoke with Chorus (pre-lockdown) about its award-winning programmes to support employee wellbeing.
Pānui News – August 19
In this week’s Pānui, we publish our Annul Snapshot, we welcome DLA Piper, and SBC members are recognised for their reporting achievements.
Pānui News – August 12
In this week’s Pānui, IPCC report released, Naylor Love divert construction waste from landfill, and Countdown opens Auckland’s first Green Star supermarket.
Pānui News – August 5
In this week’s Pānui, Christchurch Airport lead an international conversation, Genesis adds a new wind farm, and Ports of Auckland gets Japanese investment in hydrogen.
Pānui News – July 29
In this week’s Pānui, Z Energy’s Rainbow Employee Network, Fonterra and ANZCO announce they are leaving coal behind, and LIC discusses breeding more sustainable cows
Pānui News – July 22
In this week’s Pānui, Contact and Meridian want to develop the world’s greenest hydrogen plant, Stuff’s new video series Hot Air Sucks!, and Nespresso takes the most sustainable coffee company award.
Pānui News – July 15
In this week’s Pānui, how Silver Fern Farms will become the world’s most sustainable meat company, TIA takes ownership in sustainable tourism pilot programme, and ESP wins Service Provider of the Year.
Pānui News – July 8
In this week’s Pānui, no more coal for Silver Fern farms, a new report on the power potential of organic waste, and going green with Ecostore
Pānui News – July 1
In this week’s Pānui, SBC and SkyCity discuss getting inspired in the diversity space, an interview on Ports of Auckland’s sustainability journey, and Colmar Brunton integrates with Kantar.