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2026 Climate Change & Business Conference opens with call for focus on credible climate action and sustainable economic growth

New Zealand should remain committed to tackling climate change and focus on the economic opportunities of transitioning to a low-emissions economy, Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) CEO Mike Burrell said today as he opened the 18th Climate Change & Business Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland....
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Business leaders release pre-election blueprint for driving New Zealand’s sustainable economic growth

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on whoever forms New Zealand's next Government to prioritise five practical actions that would help unlock sustainable economic growth, strengthen resilience and keep New Zealand competitive in a rapidly changing global economy....
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A commercial opportunity hiding in plain sight

In this latest blog, SBC Director – Programmes Jay Crangle explores why people may be one of the most overlooked drivers of business value and competitive advantage....
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SBC and 123Carbon launch the Aotearoa-New Zealand registry to accelerate low carbon freight

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and 123Carbon, a Netherlands based platform specialising in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries, are launching a blockchain-based registry to support the introduction of the Low Emission Freight Certificate (LEFC) programme in New Zealand....
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Business leaders say new Emissions Monitoring Report serves as wake-up call for New Zealand

New research shows the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has firmly established itself at the centre of business strategy – but ongoing pressures around capability, career pathways and pay are threatening to stall its progress....
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Sustainability profession ‘comes of age’ – but pressure remains beneath the surface

New research shows the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has firmly established itself at the centre of business strategy – but ongoing pressures around capability, career pathways and pay are threatening to stall its progress....
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Reflections from the 2026 CEP Conference

Climate Leaders Coalition Manager Shannil Varma shares his key takeaways from the recent 2026 CEP Conference....
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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....
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Cost of living dominates Kiwis’ concerns – but sustainability still shapes trust, choices and expectations of business

New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) highlights an opportunity for New Zealand businesses to drive greater commitment and action on social responsibility, both internally with employees and for the benefit of the communities they operate in....
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2026 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches

Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fourth annual survey on the sustainability profession in New Zealand and are inviting eligible participants to take part....
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