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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 – 6 November
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government announces changes to the Climate Change Response Act, SBC launches the Business Case for Nature Toolkit, AgriZeroNZ invests in Āmua, Z Energy and NGOs settle greenwashing legal claim, Belinda Mathers shares her thoughts 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: Insights into sustainability professionals
The findings of New Zealand’s first survey into sustainability professionals were launched today in a collaboration between Oxygen Consulting, Sustainable Business Council, Sustainable Business Network and AUT University. Sarah Holden, author of the report, and Director of Oxygen Consulting, shares some of most interesting findings with us.
Pānui News – May 21
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell looks at sustainability in the recovery package, and Nikki Wright reflects on what Covid-19 means for sustainability and corporate reputation.
Guest Blog: Sustainability movement will survive Covid-19
Nikki Wright, Wright Communications looks at the implications for sustainability from the latest Corporate Reputation Index.
Response and Recovery Fund an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future
We welcome the Government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget.
Pānui News – May 14
In this week’s Pānui, SkyCity launches two new partnerships, and Synlait responds to the challenges of milk processing during a pandemic.
Guest Blog: Sustainability Leadership Programme 2020 – adapting to virtual
Andrea Thompson from Catapult talks about creating magic in the zoom at this month’s SLP workshop
Pānui News – May 07
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell has an update on SBC strategy, we profile Toitū Envirocare, and Jay Crangle looks at what will be important to New Zealanders during the recovery.
An unexpected crystal ball: Good Life 2.0 Playbook
Jay Crangle caught up with SBC alumna Alison Herft this week to talk lockdown living and what consumers might be looking for post-Covid-19.
Business responses by sector
Member stories by sector - Covid-19We are sharing stories about our members’ initiatives in these challenging times. Send your stories to [email protected] 3...
Pānui News – Apr 30
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about members innovating for Level 3, we hear how members are helping NZ, and Rob Perry looks at how Ports of Auckland is adapting for the Future of Work now it has arrived.
Navigating new ways of working in the recovery
Diane Edwards shared some insights from Ports of Auckland’s journey with Robert Perry to shed some light on what’s likely to happen next and how business can prepare.
Pānui News – Apr 23
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about member opportunities to shape our new strategy, members show their gratitude to their essential workers, and Westpac New Zealand supports mental well-being for NZers.