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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 – Nov 29
In this week’s Pānui, Stuff launches a new series on climate change, Mercury helps kiwi eggs with solar power and we talk sustainable procurement in three cities.
Sustainable procurement good for business
There has been a real buzz around SBC’s procurement workshops this week in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Transparency in the supply chain is rated the third highest trend likely to impact members in the next 2-3 years.
Pānui News – Nov 22
In this week’s Pānui, Sanford and SKYCITY are recognised in the Deloitte Top 200, we hear how the SDGs are helping NZ companies, and Climate Leaders Coalition news.
What do the Sustainable Development Goals mean for business?
Rob Perry shares the latest developments and approaches for embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals into business.
Pānui News – Nov 15
In this week’s Pānui, students drive sustainability for Victoria University of Wellington, science-based targets come to the capital, and ecostore turns 25.
Guest blog: Students at the heart of sustainable partnerships
Andrew Wilks, Director, Sustainability, VUW reports back from the Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability conference on how tertiary education institutions are contributing to a sustainable future.
Science-Based Targets – extending our outreach…
When SBC partnered with WWF NZ and Enviro-Mark earlier this year, we wanted to help businesses to set meaningful emission reduction targets by building their understanding and capability.
Collaborating for shared value
Speech by Abbie Reynolds to the MPI Biosecurity Forum, on what collaborating for shared value really means.
Pānui News – Nov 08
In this week’s Pānui, SKYCITY diverted 142 buses of food waste from landfill, thinkstep talk low-carbon transport, and Vector, Toyota NZ & Waste Management look at what next for old batteries.
Guest blog: My SKYCITY Kitchen Rules
Diverting food waste from landfills can help companies reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Courtney Simpson, Group Manager Environment, tells us how SKYCITY Auckland diverted the equivalent of 142 buses of food from landfill, reducing their emissions by 15% in one year.
Pānui News – Nov 01
In this week’s Pānui, we mark World Energy Day, sustainability reporting is on the rise, Waste Management reveal their sustainability strategy and Wellington Zoo recognised as a world leader.
The importance of being here
Speech by Abbie Reynolds at the launch of Waste Management’s sustainability strategy: For Future Generations.