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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 – 16 October
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has released its first National Adaptation Framework, we share insights from the Adaptation Futures Conference, The NZ Government resets NZ's methane targets for 2050 and releases its response to the Climate Change...
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Notes from the land of chocolate and cheese
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from the frontlines of business and climate action following her recent visit to the headquarters of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Geneva.
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Pānui News – Jan 13
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks to Stuff for their latest interactive piece on transitioning to a green economy, we explore sustainable finance ambitions for the year ahead, and Silver Fern Farms and Fonterra launch new products and on-farm research trials.
The year in review – Mike Burrell
SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell signs off by reflecting on some highlights from the past year.
Pānui News – Dec 16
In this week’s Pānui, we unwrap new climate initiatives, we bid farewell to Advisory Board member Peter Simons, and we wish all our members happy holidays.
Pānui News – Dec 09
In this week’s Pānui, NZ Post and New Zealand Green Investment Finance will accelerate the uptake of EVs. Synlait, Danone, AgResearch and MPI work together on regenerative farming practices, and CLC signatories Eastland Group and Trust Tairawhiti drive climate action in Gisborne.
Thriving through to 2022
Thriving People Manager Rob Perry reflects on his top five 2021 highlights, and looks forward to what’s coming up in 2022.
Pānui News – Dec 02
In this week’s Pānui, Christchurch Airport to generate renewable energy at scale, we welcome our first summer intern, and WSP commits to halving the carbon footprint of its infrastructure designs and advice by 2030.
Leadership in trackpants – lessons from 2021
Leadership Manager Jay Crangle reflects on what we’ve learnt from the high profile speakers we’ve hosted this year in our Taking the Lead webinar series.
Pānui News – Nov 25
In this week’s Pānui, SBC and CLC release our response to the ERP discussion document, we say farewell and thanks to Wayne McNee, and we welcome our new Events Manager.
It’s time to turn climate ambition into action
SBC and the Climate Leaders Coalition have prepared a joint submission on Emissions Reduction Plan discussion document.
COP26 Wrap up
The key takeaways from COP26 in Glasgow.
Pānui News – Nov 18
In this week’s Pānui Rod Oram and the Climate Action team wrap up COP26, Spark, NZ Post and ASB are all on board for FutureFit, and Transpower offshoot Energy Market Services helps consumers track emissions from power use.
Pānui News – Nov 11
In this week’s Pānui we have more from Rod Oram and our members at COP26, SBC members take centre stage at APEC, and we welcome Counties Energy.