The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the announcement of a robust process to develop the Zero Carbon Act and establish a climate commission. Executive director, Abbie Reynolds, says this process will be a cornerstone of the dialogue we need about the transition to a low emissions economy. Read the press release here.
Kiwi innovators help the UN Global Goals In this week's Sunday Star-Times article on sustainable development, we hear about Kiwi innovators who are disrupting sectors by creating technologies that put human and societal wellbeing right beside profits. The article features SBC members Aeroqual, who build air quality sensors, and Chilltainers, who make thermal packaging from specialised corrugated cardboard.Read more...
Holiday reading Here are a couple of guides hot off the press, if you'd like to have a scan during the break:
The WBCSD has launched a new Climate Resilience Guide for the CEO, with a three-step process and framework to build a climate resilient business strategy.
And NZX has published a guidance note relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, to accompany the new NZX Corporate Governance Code. It's designed to help businesses understand the benefits of ESG reporting and support the communication of ESG opportunities and risks. It also includes information on green bonds.
Upcoming Events
Taking on sustainability in 2018 & Tickled Pink Come have a drink with the SBC team and members to talk about plans, projects and priorities for the year ahead and to interact with a Tickled Pink presentation on transforming business performance through alignment and happiness.
