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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 – 23 October
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has announced changes to the CRD regime, we ask for anyone attending COP30 to reach out, Deloitte releases a report on Accelerating Net-Zero, Charlotte Kootstra shares her reflection from the Adaptation Futures Conference,...
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Future-proofing our resilience: what I learned at the Adaptation Futures Conference
SBC’s Manager – Climate and Nature Charlotte Kootstra shares her key takeaways from the recent Adaptation Futures Conference 2025, and what they mean for business
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Pānui News – Mar 08
In this week’s Pānui, we feature Contact Energy’s work with Ngati Tahu to help the indigenous Maasai tribe in Kenya, and Wellington Zoo’s CE Karen Fifield takes charge of the world’s zoos and aquariums global sustainability strategy.
Pānui News – Mar 01
In this week’s Pānui, SBC members clean up at the NZ Human Resources Awards and a first-of-its-kind government report measures the economics of the environment
Pānui News – Feb 22
In this week’s Pānui, the Southern Hemisphere’s first electric side-loader rubbish truck features and the NZ Super Fund’s divestment away from fossil fuels.
The rise of the sustainability manager in business
In the past few years, the number of sustainability roles in New Zealand has increased – suddenly a career in sustainability in business is not only attainable, it is sought after.
Pānui News – Feb 15
In this week’s Pānui, Sanford’s innovation and science to reduce plastic use features, and Australia’s solar power boom could double the country’s capacity in 12 months.
Pānui News – Feb 08
In this week’s Pānui, we look at Auckland Airport’s science based targets and a UN-backed organisation’s request to Wellington Zoo to develop a global sustainability strategy.
Pānui News – Feb 1
In this week’s Pānui, we scope out what lies ahead for business in 2018 and learn about Lion’s new micro-brewery designed with sustainable production in mind.
Sustainability is no longer niche
Sustainability is no longer a niche pursuit for middle class Kiwis. It’s now about collective action and changing values, says SBC’s Member Engagement Manager, Alison Herft
Pānui News – Jan 25
In this week’s Pānui, new Colmar Brunton research finds 30% of New Zealanders are highly committed to living a sustainable lifestyle and Sanford works to eradicate wasps in Marlborough Sounds.
Water quality leads rising environmental concerns for Kiwis
Water, plastic waste and climate action are the emerging hot topics to come out of the latest Better Futures report released by Sustainable Business Council Member, Colmar Brunton, this week.
Kiwis say not enough being done to keep NZ safe and healthy
Almost 90% of Kiwis are worried that not enough is being done to keep New Zealand safe and healthy according to new research by Sustainable Business Council member Colmar Brunton.
Pānui News – Jan 18
In this week’s Pānui, we feature Blackrock’s letter to CEOs about contributing to society, and a great story about Te Reo Māori engaging staff and customers at The Warehouse