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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 – 11 December
In the final edition of Pānui for 2025, we wish you all a happy holiday season, our CEO Mike Burrell provides his final update for the year, WBCSD has launched its Nature Action Portal, Merdian Energy takes top spot in ESG Ratings Report, Auckland Council has launched...
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London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations.
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SBC Weekly Pānui – Sept 28
In this week’s update, we announce the Fairfax news series on the Sustainable Development Goals, and new events.
Putting the Global Goals into action: 23 leaders and 21 recommendations
Putting the Global Goals into action: 23 leaders and 21 recommendations SOURCE: Kate Alcock, Climate & Resources ManagerThis year’s SBC Future Leaders’ Programme was...
Brands have the power to make the world better
Sustainability needs to be infectious and feel good. Not nostalgic. It needs to be about problem solving, with humans as the problem solvers, not the problem.
Seventeen steps to sustainability
Starting next week, Sunday Business, Stuff and the Sustainable Business Council, will be taking a look at some of the exciting projects being undertaken by New Zealand businesses large and small, that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
SBC Weekly Pānui – Sept 21
In this week’s update, we feature a new report with blueprints for businesses to navigate the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and the Institute of Directors view that climate change is a business-critical issue
Leave no New Zealander behind – an Election Manifesto
Forward-thinking companies don’t want to see anyone left behind. They believe business has a leading role to play in advancing New Zealand’s economic and social performance, as well as economic performance.
Pānui (newsletter) – Sept 14
In this week’s update, we celebrate Māori language week, give you the latest news on electric vehicle uptake in NZ, and more…
SBC Weekly – Sept 7
In this week’s update, we feature the new IoD governance guide which has new sections on sustainability and human rights in business, and the new Vlog from 4Sight Consulting gives a sneak preview of how their workplace is all about people.
Augmented reality the fastest growing consumer choice
SBC investigates why augmented reality is the fastest growing consumer choice, and how business can use mixed reality technologies to connect with consumers.
SBC Weekly – August 31
In this week’s update, we feature Abbie Reynolds’ media interviews about the Pre-election Manifesto, and provide tips for businesses that want to link strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Business Council releases its Election Manifesto
The Sustainable Business Council has released its Election Manifesto, a collaborative report representing the views of leading New Zealand businesses.
Climate change a top priority for NZ businesses
The Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey has found climate change is one of the top ten government-related issues for businesses.