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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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The Sustainable Business Council celebrates 25 years of ambition and progress
25 years ago, a group of business leaders with bold ambitions got together and put a stake in the ground on sustainability. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) was first conceived in 1999 as a...
Pānui news – 10 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we give some updates on SBC's work in the nature space, we launch our report on enabling mode shift in freight, we share member achievements from FY2024, we invite...
Q&A with Lyttelton Port on becoming a TNFD early adopter
SBC recently caught up with Kirsty Brennan, Environmental Business Partner at Lyttelton Port (LPC), about LPC's announcement earlier this year that it has become an early adopter of the Taskforce on...
Pānui news – 3 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our final 'Insights from the top' interview, we announced SBC's 25th anniversary, SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell is heading to the Global Nature...
Pānui news – 26 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on truly embedding sustainability into your business model and brand, we share the launch of Better Futures Thrive,...
Kiwi businesses not taking enough action on social issues, say consumers
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) highlights an opportunity for New Zealand businesses to drive greater commitment and action on social responsibility, both internally with employees and for the benefit of the communities they operate in.
Pānui news – 19 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on getting employees on board with your sustainability journey, we share some highlights from CCBC, we put out the...
Pānui news – 12 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share some photos and reflections on CCBC, we announce that Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath has joined our Advisory Board, NZ Post welcomes electric trailers, we...
Pānui news – 5 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on how to make sustainability a financial priority, we give some final details in the leadup to CCBC, Shannil Varma...
Pānui news – 29 August
In this week's edition of Pānui, we launch the first of our 'Insights from the top' videos featuring member CEOs, we call for EOI on a new value chain offering, CCBC registrations close next week,...
Business leaders call for policy stability to drive climate investment
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on the Government, and opposition MPs, to work together with business to help secure the investment needed for...
Pānui news – 22 August
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our joint SBC and CLC response to the Government's Draft Second Emissions Reduction Plan, CCBC falls at a critical time for climate in Aotearoa New Zealand,...