Resources

SBC Submission on the Zero Carbon Bill
This report finds that business can play a greater role in setting priorities for NZ’s social investment spending.

Science-based targets: Workshop 2: Business insights
In this final workshop, convened by SBC, WWF and Enviro-Mark Solutions, three leading businesses in New Zealand (Contact Energy, Ports of Auckland and Fletcher Building) talk about their journey to set science based targets.

How to set Science-based targets: Workshop 1: Target-setting approaches and scenarios
This is the first of two in-depth workshops, convened by SBC, WWF and Enviro-Mark Solutions, to help businesses make a start on setting a science-based emissions target. Speakers talk about how to ensure your emissions inventory is up to scratch and how to choose a scenario that’s right for your business.

BNZ – Fair Trade at Work
BNZ is one of New Zealand’s largest banks employing over 5000 people nationwide. In 2010 they made the switch to Fairtrade coffee, tea and sugar.

An introduction to setting science-based emissions targets
Convened by SBC, WWF New Zealand and Enviro-Mark Solutions in April 2018, speakers talk about what the Science-Based Targets Initiative is and give an overview of the steps involved in setting a science-based emissions target. Martin Fryer, Sustainability Manager, Mercury Energy, shares his learning from working in two large New Zealand businesses to set science-based targets.

Felipe Arango talks about blockchain
Felipe Arango, MD of BSD Consulting, talks about blockchain’s connection with sustainability, measuring natural capital, and financial inclusion.

Taking on Sustainability in 2018 & Tickled Pink
A networking event for SBC members to hear about the sustainability projects and priorities for the year ahead, and to participate in a Tickled Pink session on happiness in the workplace.

Colmar Brunton Better Futures
On Wednesday 24th January, Colmar Brunton presented the results of the latest Better Futures report to over 100 businesses.

SBC submission to the New Zealand Productivity Commission
SBC submission to the New Zealand Productivity Commission on the transition to a low emissions economy

(How to) Push Go on the Global Goals
Watch the video of our event on how your business can align its strategy with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with practical tips on how to engage your Board and senior management.

Connecting sustainability with your brand story
On Thursday 14th September, over 80 Sustainable Business Council members shared ideas about how sustainability can fit with a business’s brand narrative.

SBC 2017 Pre-Election Brief Manifesto
The SBC 2017 Pre-Election Brief Manifesto