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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 – 30 October
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has released Aotearoa NZ’s first Wood Energy Strategy and a Statement on Biogas, urges NZ to stay the course on sustainability, Consruction begins on Meridian's solar farm in Northland, the FMA grants interim relief on...
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Why, what, who and how of inner development
SBC’s Head of ESG shares insights and reflections following her recent return from Sweden and her selection for the prestigious Inner Development Goals Ambassador Programme.
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Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), draws on the insights from sustainability professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, unpacking capability and competencies, remuneration, job opportunities, and overall wellbeing.
Pānui news – 19 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover Toyota and Air New Zealand scoring in the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index, a NIWA-led study finding New Zealand’s native forests absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2)...
17th Climate Change & Business Conference: Where Ambition Meets Action
Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier Climate Change and Business Conference returns in 2025, bringing together global and local leaders to accelerate climate action and business innovation. The conference...
Pānui news – 12 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover EECA unlocking farm cost savings through the Governments' new Solar on Farms initiative, ASB offering farmers interest-free loans for solar installations, the...
Pānui news – 5 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover Sparks green lease with Quadrent, Episode Three of our Sustainability Superstars Podcast, thinkstep-anz's Next Generation Scholarship for CCBC25, Sustainability...
Pānui news – 29 May
In this edition of Pānui we cover The Future of Land Use and How to Fund It Report, Phoenix Recycling Group's authorisation to recycle solar panels, the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund, the Energy...
Pānui news – 22 May
In this edition of Pānui we cover our second episode of the Sustainability Superstars Podcast, Contact Energy's EV Demand Flex Programme, MfE's Measuring Emissions Guide 2025, NZ Sustainable Finance...
Pānui news – 15 May
In this edition of Pānui we cover our recent SBC Executive Networking Breakfast, NZ Steel's electric arc furnace, the launch of our Annual Plan, infrastructure choices for sensitive areas of...
Pānui news – 8 May
In this edition of Pānui we cover the launch of our Sustainability Superstars podcast, the CCBC 2025 Programme launch, EECA and the Centre for Sustainable Finance partnering to unlock private...
Pānui news – 1 May
In this edition of Pānui we cover the Energy Transition Framework, findings from IAG's Wild Weather Tracker, Genesis opening New Zealand's largest solar farm, DB supporting conservation, the...
Pānui news – 24 April
In this edition of Pānui we cover Beca's new Chief Sustainability Officer role, MoE's proposal to amend waste legislation, The Ākina Foundation's final Impact Report, the XRB's call for expressions...
Pānui news – 17 April
In this edition of Pānui we cover emissions falling across every sector in Aotearoa in 2023, the IMO's new mandated shipping emissions reduction targets, KiwiRail's new electric shunt machines, the...