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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 – 4 December
In this edition of Pānui, Kantar releases Better Futures Thrive 2025, Lion’s Lorietta Bahr shares insights on embedding sustainability into everyday business, Phoenix Recycling Group take NZ Fast 50 win, The Ministry for Women has updated its Gender Pay Gap Toolkit,...
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London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations.
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Activate the Allies: Sustainability is no longer a ‘role for one’
Working towards sustainability initiatives is no longer limited to those with ‘sustainability’ in their job title – we have seen in recent years, both through research and our membership, a shift in...
Pānui news – 19 January
Happy New Year! In this week's Pānui, COP15 reached a landmark nature agreement, Government and farmers take next steps on ag emissions reduction plan, Hiringa and Air New Zealand announce strategic...
Pānui news – 15 December
In the final Pānui of 2022, we outline our holiday closure period and wish everyone a relaxing summer break, XRB publishes climate-related disclosures standards, we share the Climate Change &...
Pānui news – 8 December
In this week's Pānui, Mike gives his final video update for 2022, nearly four dozen local councils get funding for better transport choices, we share the upcoming free online SLP taster session, put...
Pānui news – 1 December
In this week's Pānui, we welcome Megan as the new CLC Manager, announce the launch of the Directors' Guide to Climate Governance, Fonterra and Nestle partner on a zero emissions dairy farm, BNZ...
Directors get new tool for delivering on climate
Climate change presents a core business risk that, if navigated with careful governance, can unlock enormous opportunity. This insight lies at the heart of a new, free resource for non-executive...
Member tips for at-home EV charger installation
Low emission vehicle (BEV, EV, PHEV) uptake in Aotearoa over the last 3 years has been incredible, exceeding the governments expectations – there were 72,000 low emission light vehicles purchased in...
Where to get started with your organisation’s EV journey
There are lots of great resources out there to support organisations through their EV journey. Based on what we’ve learned from of the Clean Car Collaboration, we’ve pulled together seven tips for...
Pānui news – 17 November
In this week's Pānui, we share updates from week 2 of COP27, announce the launch of the fourth annual CLC Snapshot Report, get an update from Mike Burrell, bid farewell to Kate Wilson Butler and...
Women supporting women in climate: Q&A between mentor and mentee
Kate Wilson Butler, SBC's Head of Climate Action, was selected as a mentor for the 2022 Auckland Women4Climate Mentorship Programme, which matches committed leaders from the business sector,...
How can CFOs understand the ROI of sustainability measures?
SBC, Deloitte and Toitū Tahua: the Centre for Sustainable Finance recently released the results of the 2022 CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey. Off the back of this, Geoff Bennett, Director and CEO...
Pānui news – 10 November
In this week's Pānui, we share our download on COP27 so far, experts have been appointed in government to guide Māori-led climate action, Air New Zealand announce programme for zero emissions...