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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 September
In this edition of Pānui we cover CCBC25, the launch of the Low Emission Freight Certificate system, KiwiRail electrifying it's Wellington trains, The Lever Room launching TILT, Tonkin + Taylor's response to the FMA 2025 review, XRB consultation, an article from UoA...
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Collaborating to tackle modern slavery
SBC’s Head of ESG shares insights from the recent series of Modern Slavery Online Masterclasses, held in conjunction with Deloitte and Walk Free.
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Pānui News – May 28
In this week’s Pānui, we hear about the upcoming VisionWeek web summit and the online launch of the Malaysian Chapter of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Guest Blog: Insights into sustainability professionals
The findings of New Zealand’s first survey into sustainability professionals were launched today in a collaboration between Oxygen Consulting, Sustainable Business Council, Sustainable Business Network and AUT University. Sarah Holden, author of the report, and Director of Oxygen Consulting, shares some of most interesting findings with us.
Pānui News – May 21
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell looks at sustainability in the recovery package, and Nikki Wright reflects on what Covid-19 means for sustainability and corporate reputation.
Guest Blog: Sustainability movement will survive Covid-19
Nikki Wright, Wright Communications looks at the implications for sustainability from the latest Corporate Reputation Index.
Response and Recovery Fund an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future
We welcome the Government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget.
Pānui News – May 14
In this week’s Pānui, SkyCity launches two new partnerships, and Synlait responds to the challenges of milk processing during a pandemic.
Guest Blog: Sustainability Leadership Programme 2020 – adapting to virtual
Andrea Thompson from Catapult talks about creating magic in the zoom at this month’s SLP workshop
Pānui News – May 07
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell has an update on SBC strategy, we profile Toitū Envirocare, and Jay Crangle looks at what will be important to New Zealanders during the recovery.
An unexpected crystal ball: Good Life 2.0 Playbook
Jay Crangle caught up with SBC alumna Alison Herft this week to talk lockdown living and what consumers might be looking for post-Covid-19.
Business responses by sector
Member stories by sector - Covid-19We are sharing stories about our members’ initiatives in these challenging times. Send your stories to [email protected] 3...
Navigating new ways of working in the recovery
Diane Edwards shared some insights from Ports of Auckland’s journey with Robert Perry to shed some light on what’s likely to happen next and how business can prepare.
Pānui News – Apr 30
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about members innovating for Level 3, we hear how members are helping NZ, and Rob Perry looks at how Ports of Auckland is adapting for the Future of Work now it has arrived.