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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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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.
Lowering NZ emissions SBC’s top priority
The top-ranked issues Sustainable Business Council members say they would most like to work with the incoming government on.
SBC Weekly – August 24
In this week’s update, we feature SBC’s pre-election manifesto, The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayston talks about a lower-emissions pathway for the retail sector, and more…
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.
International tool helps get business’ sustainability under way
The benefits of being a sustainable business are well established. The trouble is: business leaders often tell me they don’t know where to start.
NZ business pushes the electric vehicle pedal
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand is accelerating. There are nearly 4000 on our roads, and every month that number grows exponentially.
SBC Weekly – August 17
In this week’s update, we talk to employers about their strategy to work with young people, and feature Contact Energy’s new Green Borrowing Programme.
Inside the boardroom – incorporating sustainability into corporate governance
The environment that New Zealand directors are operating in is changing rapidly. Global capital markets are transforming as investors and consumers increasingly consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in their investment and purchasing decisions.
SBC Weekly – August 10
In this week’s update, we talk about moving to a low-emissions economy and you can watch the video of Professor Will Steffen talking about climate change.
We have no time left – Professor Will Steffen on climate change action and policy
Professor Will Steffen had some sobering messages for Kiwi businesses about the magnitude of climate change. He says we must act with urgency.