Resources

ESR Case Study – Contact Energy
A national energy company, reviewed its operating easement for hydropower activities on the Clutha River from Lake Hawea to downstream of the Roxburgh Dam.

ESR Case Study – Fonterra
New Zealand’s largest dairy co-operative, reviewed strawberry yoghurt produced at the Fonterra Brands Takinini factory.

ESR Case Study – AECOM (including URS)
An engineering consultancy, reviewed the services it offers to water customers in Auckland.

Childcare for sole parents
Access to childcare is a major barrier for unemployed sole parents. As a result, SBC has developed CareEd4 with Barnados.

Recycling modems strengthens value chain
A group of telecommunication companies are exploring how to reduce waste by recovering old modems.

Motu: Regression Analysis of Findings in the Horizon Research Ltd Survey New Zealanders’ Climate Change Actions and Attitudes

Motu Note: From Fact to Act: New Zealanders’ Beliefs and Actions on Climate Change

SBC Submission to MfE on New Zealand’s Climate Change Target Discussion Document

SBC Value Chain Guide launch
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) launched its Value Chain Guide in May, 2015. The online guide is a tool to help businesses map and manage their business risks and opportunities.

Business and Ecosystems: Identifying risks and opportunities
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) brought together speakers from the public and private sectors to talk about how to identify business risks and opportunities arising from ecosystem change in New Zealand.

All hail the Sustainarati!
Gerri Ward, Sustainability Manager at Z Energy shares highlights from the Sustainable Brands 2015 conference in San Diego.

What Young NZ Consumers Want
Presentation from Jacqueline Smart on the big shift in young New Zealanders’ attitudes towards national and cultural identity, reshaping their relationship with brands and companies. Jacqueline gave this presentation to SBC members at GHD, Auckland, on Tuesday 24th February.