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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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Helping you embark on a low-emissions voyage
So you want to make a difference on climate change, but don’t know where to start? Embark is a one-day event dedicated to connecting businesses with low emissions solutions, products, providers and services.
Pānui News – May 09
In this week’s Pānui, the Climate Leaders Coalition supports the Zero Carbon Bill, tidy Kiwis are becoming more considerate, and we kick off celebrations for our 20th anniversary.
Guest blog: A few thoughts on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill
Storytelling, climate related risk and helping customers offset their own emissions – what does the Zero Carbon Bill mean for businesses? James Walker from Porter Novelli’s new sustainability practice looks at the detail, the wider context and the potential opportunities for business.
Guest blog: Tidy Kiwis are becoming more considerate
Nearly three-quarters of New Zealanders say that environmentally friendly packaging influences their purchase decisions.
Pānui News – May 02
In this week’s Pānui, Fairtrade can help achieve the SDGs, get involved in climate innovation, and thinkstep finds LNG can lower emissions for shipping.
Guest blog: How Fairtrade impact achieves the Sustainable Development Goals
Did you know that your morning cup of tea or coffee can change lives every day?
Pānui News – Apr 24
In this week’s Pānui, Contact Energy has their science-based targets approved, Genesis are enabling STEM learning, and OfficeMax takes on tech waste.
Business has a role to play in improving and protecting New Zealand’s environment
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) acknowledges the Environment Aotearoa 2019 report released today by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.
Pānui News – Apr 18
In this week’s Pānui, Air New Zealand is top of the Colmar Brunton Corporate Reputation Index again, Genesis are informing the next generation, and the latest Environment Aotearoa report is out.
Pānui News – Apr 11
In this week’s Pānui, Alison Herft on the launch of the Good Life 2.0 Playbook New Zealand, SKYCITY and Toll Group show climate leadership, and EY looks at what Australian modern slavery legislation means for NZ business.
Working with consumers towards a better life for all New Zealanders
Brands have the power to support New Zealanders to live a good life that just happens to be a sustainable one.
Pānui News – Apr 04
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from Rob Campbell on the future of work, our universities have SDG impact, and Watercare, Flick Electric and Otago Polytechnic are talking climate.