Resources
Business case for nature toolkit
The Business Case for Nature Toolkit has been developed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) in partnership with the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) to support businesses across Aotearoa New...
Low Emissions Freight Certificate (LEFC) Resources
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...
SBC Guide: Making ESG part of your risk management
SBC's latest Sustainability Guide: Making ESG a part of your risk management, aims to help businesses embed ESG into enterprise risk management. The guide offers: Practical steps for integrating...
SBC Guide: Communicating Sustainability
In a world where greenwashing and greenhushing are becoming an increasing concern, how can businesses communicate their sustainability journey with credibility and impact? This question is...
Annual Snapshot 2024-25
SBC is proud to present our 2024-25 Snapshot Report, which provides an overview of the initiatives and progress SBC and our member organisations have delivered across the last financial year,...
SBC Annual Plan 2025-2026
SBC’s Annual Plan outlines our work programme and focus areas for the coming financial year.Our focus areas for the year ahead include:- Continuing to be a beacon of inspiration and maintaining a...
Better Futures 2025 Report
The Better Futures 2025 report – now in its 16th year, surveyed 1,000 New Zealanders. Results show there are high expectations of businesses to take responsibility for their environmental and social...
Transition Planning Guidance for Staff
This guide is for staff involved in coordinating or leading the transition planning process in their organisation.
Key trends for 2025
Navigating the Macro Forces Shaping Our Future We are now halfway to 2030 and the world is at an inflection point, where sustainability challenges and opportunities are being shaped by powerful...
SBC and CLC consultation response to MBIE on Climate Related Disclosures
On behalf of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), please find the below reflections on the consultation to amend Climate Related Disclosures.
Climate transition planning: Executive guide
This guide outlines Executive's role in transition planning (with key objectives and responsibilities at each step) and practical guidance on how to apply familiar tools of strategy, change...
Climate transition planning: Overview
An Overview document outlining what climate transition planning is and how it can help businesses transform deep uncertainties into an actionable long-term strategy.