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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 – 30 October
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has released Aotearoa NZ’s first Wood Energy Strategy and a Statement on Biogas, urges NZ to stay the course on sustainability, Consruction begins on Meridian's solar farm in Northland, the FMA grants interim relief on...
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COP30 – NZ Business on the ground in Belém, Brazil (Toitū Envirocare)
Ahead of COP30 in Brazil later this month, SBC talks to Belinda Mathers Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau I Chief Science and Integrity Officer at Toitū Envirocare who will be on the ground in Belém.
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Pānui news – 4 September
In this edition of Pānui we cover DoC's Always Be Naturing campaign, Cynthia Houniuhi speaking at CCBC, Earth Sciences NZ new $35 million weather forecasting supercomputer, Tyrewise's one year...
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.
Pānui news – 28 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover Vector achieving its 2030 emission reduction target, SBC's new Communicating Sustainability guide, Enviro NZ's new PEF plant, KiwiRail data confirming rail as a...
Pānui news – 21 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover our MfE launching The Māori Climate Platform, Quadrent and Purpose Capital's JV, Tower expanding their risk-based pricing, SBC members winning at the NZ Energy...
Pānui news – 14 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover our Annual Council Meeting and Executive Breakfast, the launch of our Snapshot Report, DLA Piper's thoughts on the ICJ Climate Change Advisory opinion, Plant and...
Pānui news – 7 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover the Christchurch International Airports Kōwhai park solar farm, Z Energy on SAF, Episode 8 of the Sustainability Superstars Podcast, CCBC25, our new member...
Pānui news – 31 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover the Emissions Reduction Monitoring Report release, exploring IDGs at Beca, Toitū highlighting climate certified businesses, the Sustainability Leadership Programme...
Pānui news – 24 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover COP30 overflow badge applications opening, the ICJ says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions and protect the climate, $265 million private capital...
Exploring inner development at Beca: A leadership lens on sustainable impact
Beca’s Chief Sustainability Officer Sanchia Jacobs reflects on the importance of exploring inner development for sustainable impact in leadership in this guest blog
Pānui news – 17 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover Labour drafting new modern slavery legislation, Corporate Responsibility in Supply Chains, an op-ed from Suncorp on buyers being aware of climate risk, Fonterra's...
Pānui news – 10 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover Westpac supporting Auckland Council with a Sustainability-Linked Bond, MfE releasing an independent climate adaption report, ASB and Cogo launching an online energy...
Pānui news – 3 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover the 5th episode of our Sustainability Superstars Podcast, GRI's updated standards, Generate Zero's thoughts on sustainability and AI, KiwiRail and WSP harnessing...