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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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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.
Guest blog: Are boards ready for the future of work?
Where boards need to start on the future of work, is by looking at themselves.
Consumers want to make sustainable choices
More than 80% of New Zealanders find the information that businesses give them about sustainability confusing. So how can you respond to these concerns and build your relationships with your customers?
Pānui News – Mar 28
In this week’s Pānui, come to Embark on 24 July for low emissions solutions, a new report is out on farms, forests and fossil fuels, and Fonterra’s Sustainability Report is up for an international award.