Climate Action

Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy

New Zealand could boost its economy by more than $22 billion per year by 2035, while strengthening productivity, energy security, and long-term resilience, according to a major new business-led report released today....

London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability

SBC's Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations....

COP30 – NZ Business on the ground in Belém, Brazil (Toitū Envirocare)

Ahead of COP30 in Brazil later this month, SBC talks to Belinda Mathers Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau I Chief Science and Integrity Officer at Toitū Envirocare who will be on the ground in Belém....

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....

Future-proofing our resilience: what I learned at the Adaptation Futures Conference

SBC's Manager - Climate and Nature Charlotte Kootstra shares her key takeaways from the recent Adaptation Futures Conference 2025, and what they mean for business...

Notes from the land of chocolate and cheese

SBC's Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from the frontlines of business and climate action following her recent visit to the headquarters of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Geneva....

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 […]

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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 […]

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17th Climate Change & Business Conference: Where Ambition Meets Action

Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier Climate Change and Business Conference returns in 2025, bringing together global and local leaders to accelerate climate action and business innovation. The conference is taking place […]

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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 […]

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