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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 – 31 October
In this edition of Pānui, we announce that SBC has become a signatory of Recloaking Papatūānuku, we share our response to the XRB consultation, Robert Perry gives his takeaways on redefining...
Pānui news – 24 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share photos and a video from our 25th Anniversary celebration, we share an interview between Antonia Burbidge and Mark Gough, we share our newest SBC Guide on...
Redefining employee health by moving to holistic wellbeing
By Robert Perry (Manager - Thriving People) For most Kiwi adults, the majority of our daily life is spent at work. Employers therefore have a unique opportunity to create the conditions for...
Pānui news – 17 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share a media release around our 25th Anniversary, we invite members to join us for a Sustainable Transition Leaders series, we put the call out for members...
The Sustainable Business Council celebrates 25 years of ambition and progress
25 years ago, a group of business leaders with bold ambitions got together and put a stake in the ground on sustainability. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) was first conceived in 1999 as a...
Pānui news – 10 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we give some updates on SBC's work in the nature space, we launch our report on enabling mode shift in freight, we share member achievements from FY2024, we invite...
Q&A with Lyttelton Port on becoming a TNFD early adopter
SBC recently caught up with Kirsty Brennan, Environmental Business Partner at Lyttelton Port (LPC), about LPC's announcement earlier this year that it has become an early adopter of the Taskforce on...
Pānui news – 3 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our final 'Insights from the top' interview, we announced SBC's 25th anniversary, SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell is heading to the Global Nature...
Pānui news – 26 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on truly embedding sustainability into your business model and brand, we share the launch of Better Futures Thrive,...
Kiwi businesses not taking enough action on social issues, say consumers
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) highlights an opportunity for New Zealand businesses to drive greater commitment and action on social responsibility, both internally with employees and for the benefit of the communities they operate in.
Pānui news – 19 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on getting employees on board with your sustainability journey, we share some highlights from CCBC, we put out the...
Pānui news – 12 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share some photos and reflections on CCBC, we announce that Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath has joined our Advisory Board, NZ Post welcomes electric trailers, we...