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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 coalition of leading businesses with a mandate that reflected the era...
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Pānui news – 21 November
In this edition of Pānui, we share further updates from COP29, we launch our newest SBC Guide on community investment, we share the CLC Snapshot Report, we share a highlights video from our 25th anniversary, we welcome Custom Fleet to the SBC membership, MfE opens a...
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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 employees to thrive, including employee health and wellbeing. To...
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Collaboration key to driving a new freight model
Climate Manager Kate Ferguson reflects on the successful SBC collaboration behind the pathway to decarbonise the freight sector, and the steps underway to now develop a model to implement some of the opportunities the work identified.
Pānui News – Mar 3
In this week’s Pānui, the latest warnings from the IPCC, the launch of Chapter Zero NZ, Deloitte Top 200 winners announced, and Mike Burrell speaks on the 2022 NZ Economics Forum.
Pānui News – Feb 24
In this week’s Pānui, we remember Peter Neilson, Mike talks to Stuff on the benefits of green transport, and the Government announces the latest funding round for the Low Emissions Transport Fund.
Risky business: How to help your Board manage climate risk
SBC’s Leadership Manager Jay Crangle and Head of Climate Kate Wilson Butler share their top takeaways following a pilot workshop on how sustainability leads can effectively engage Boards on climate.
Remembering Peter Neilson
Following the recent death of Peter Neilson, former Chief Executive of the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, SBC spoke to Sir Stephen Tindall and Nick Main to reflect on the contribution Peter made during his time as CEO.
Pānui News – Feb 17
In this week’s Pānui, the Southern Green Project names potential partners, welcome to new member All Heart NZ, and 5 sustainability trends to watch in 2022
5 Sustainability trends to watch in 2022
Leadership Manager Jay Crangle delves into some of the top emerging sustainability trends to keep your eye on in 2022.
Pānui News – Feb 11
In this week’s Pānui, the Insights on Sustainability Professionals Research survey opens, Toyota eyes hydrogen opportunities, and SBC farewells our summer intern Mandira Shailaj.
A summer with SBC
Climate Action and Sustainability Intern, Mandira Shailaj, reflects on the insights and learnings gained from her summer interning at the Sustainable Business Council.
2022 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
2022 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC),...
Pānui News – Feb 3
In this week’s Pānui, SBC congratulations Karen Silk on her new role, border changes are announced, Chapman Tripp signs the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, and NZIIS consultation opens.
Pānui News – Jan 27
In this week’s Pānui, Mike shares a personal update on wellbeing, WSP investigate alternatives to hydroenergy, Deloitte releases the CxO report, and Whales Tale surface in Auckland.