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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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Guest Blog: Climate change and business action
IAG have been asking New Zealanders about their attitudes towards climate change since 2018. This year’s survey shows clear support for business taking more action on climate change.
Pānui News – July 30
In this week’s Pānui, IAG reports public demand for more business action on climate change, we talk to Plant and Food Research about sustainability leadership, and Climate Leaders Coalition is two years old.
Pānui News – July 23
In this week’s Pānui, Z Energy leads NZ retailers against racism, Oxygen Consulting launches a carbon management package, and Suncorp takes one giant step closer to its RE100 goals.
Pānui News – July 16
In this week’s Pānui, Toitū Envirocare’s new Farm Carbon Footprint programme, another sustainability workshop for CFOs, and NZ Post helps its contractors into EVs.
Pānui News – July 09
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from Mercury about the new Cosy programme, Kate looks at how heavy transport can get to zero emissions, and we welcome the Building for Climate Change Programme.
When the rubber hits the road for emissions
We are working with heavy transport companies to develop a low emissions pathway that will halve emissions from the domestic freight sector by 2030, and be net zero by 2050.
Building for Climate Change programme a historic leap towards zero carbon
A new programme, which sets a firm course for the Building and Construction sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is welcomed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC).
Pānui News – July 02
In this week’s Pānui, L’Oréal launches its new sustainability program, Synlait is now a B Corp, and thinkstep-anz looks at whether recycling is always the best environmental choice.
Pānui News – June 25
In this week’s Pānui, we look at what’s inside The Forever Project, Unilever raises the bar on climate and nature goals, and Westpac are lending CoGo a hand to help Kiwis track our carbon footprint.
Pānui News – June 18
In this week’s Pānui, Pravin Sawmy delves into the Member Review process, Auckland Council and Proxima talk future-fitness and Wright Communications is recognised for excellent in communications.
Guest Blog: Getting Future Fit after Covid-19
Now that we’re getting off the couch after Covid-19, it’s time to get your business fit for the future. But what tool to use?
Future-focused port investment a winner
New Zealand is set to benefit from New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) move to support projects that will cut emissions at Wellington’s CentrePort.