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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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Guest blog: A call to action – Embark 2019
“I will, I promise, and you can count on me” are the words Z Energy CEO Mike Bennetts encouraged us to use – instead of “I hope, I try and possibly” – in his opening remarks of Embark 2019. It was a day when 250 business leaders and service providers came together with a focus on lowering emissions.
Pānui News – July 25
In this week’s Pānui, we have a Climate Leaders Coalition 1st anniversary special edition and we report back from Embark.
How do you know what’s up next in sustainability?
New sustainability issues and consumer trends are emerging with increasing speed and frequency, in New Zealand as around the world. Rob Perry looks at how New Zealand companies can get better at anticipating and preparing for these issues, while also looking ahead for emerging opportunities.
Abbie Reynolds’ remarks to the United Nations
Abbie Reynolds, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council was today part of a panel presenting New Zealand’s progress report on the Sustainable Development Goals to the United Nations.
Pānui News – July 18
In this week’s Pānui, Abbie Reynolds talks to the United Nations about NZ business progress on SDGs, climate change coverage needs hope, solutions, and Fonterra announce reducing their reliance on coal.
SDGs – the challenge of translating global issues into local business solutions
Mapping your business against the SDGs is essential to identify which goals are most relevant and where the most impact can be made. But the critical next steps are challenging: matching your strategy, operations and decision making to those key SDGs, and then changing your activities to maximise positive impact.
Pānui News – July 11
In this week’s Pānui, we launch a sustainable business podcast with Oxygen Consulting, Enviro-Mark Solutions and La Nuova Apparelmaster, CLC members support the Clean Cars initiative, and KPMG and RIAA release new report on responsible investment.
Pānui News – July 04
In this week’s Pānui, end-of-life EV batteries could power homes and businesses with Vector, ecostore and Fonterra on #PlasticFreeJuly and WSP Opus have developed a sustainable road resurfacing alternative
Taking NZ business achievements to a global stage
Abbie will be heading over to New York shortly to present to the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. She tells us why.
Sashes are the new capes – part 2
More reflections from Jay on her first Sustainability Leadership workshop – today, she looks at the benefits of playdoh, helicopter views and resilience.
Sashes are the new capes – part 1
Jay Crangle reflects on her first Sustainability Leadership workshop, delivered by Catapult. Here, she looks at sustainability superheroes, competitive busyness and how to think about system change.
Pānui News – June 27
In this week’s Pānui, Toyota dealers achieve Enviro-Mark Diamond certification, Christchurch Airport debuts an autonomous shuttle and Ministry for the Environment is getting out in front of Plastic-Free July.