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Business people want ETS deal in next 6 mths
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 12:39 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
A new national poll shows business people want a multi-party agreement on an emissions trading scheme reached within the next six months. The ShapeNZ survey of 482 business decision makers between April 3 and 6 shows 48% want a multi-party deal to ensure ... More >>
Educators: focus on climate change response skills
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 4:52 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Skilled workers - not polar bear huggers - will be in strong demand as New Zealand and the world respond to climate change. More >>
80% of business people say polluters should pay
Monday, 30 March 2009, 12:58 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
A new national survey shows 80% of business people think polluters should pay for their excess greenhouse gas emissions, not taxpayers. Only 7% of business people surveyed think taxpayers should pick up the bill for any emissions in excess of the ... More >>
NZers believe climate change is real, want action
Monday, 23 March 2009, 11:33 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
A new national survey of New Zealanders' attitudes to climate change deals a major blow to those who argue it is not happening. Some 64% say the time has passed to doubt whether or not climate change is happening as a result of human activities. More >>
Smart meters let households choose lower prices
Monday, 2 February 2009, 1:25 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The introduction of smart metering will give households a chance to benefit from the electricity market reforms of nearly 20 years ago - and use cheaper power when it is available. More >>
Sustain Newsletter Feb 2, 2009
Monday, 2 February 2009, 1:17 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Sustain : NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development Newsletter. Emissions trading: bell sounds for round two. Support builds for ETS schemes. Major US companies concur with ETS. Mix of emissions pricing and other policies needed. Appeal of 'green products' ... More >>
Plan to upgrade NZ’s million inefficient homes
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 10:05 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The New Zealanders are suffering major ill health and economic costs because their homes are not performing properly. More >>
$20 billion cost of fixing country's homes
Monday, 1 December 2008, 2:36 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Investing $20 billion over the next decade to fix the country's unhealthy, uncomfortable and energy-wasting homes means spending just over 4% of their value. More >>
Billions in benefits in curing million sick homes
Monday, 1 December 2008, 10:37 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Our homes are sick. They are cold, uncomfortable and use more energy and water than they need to. Our newer homes perform much better. Homeowners, business, communities and the country stand to make billions from improving the older stock. More >>
Wellington City voters back direct water charges
Thursday, 27 November 2008, 11:14 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Wellington City residents solidly support paying directly for the water they use and discharge. Wellington City Council is backing the idea of direct charging, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council at the weekend said Wellingtonians used about ... More >>
UK environment moves strong signal to NZ exporters
Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 10:03 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The UK Government's move to reform air passenger duty from two to four distance bands, increasing the cost of flying to New Zealand, is just the start of actions New Zealanders will see from throughout the world in a bid to lower emissions. More >>
Business leaders concerned over emissions trading
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 11:43 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Business leaders say it is to be expected that a new Government under an MMP system would want to review the emissions trading scheme passed by its predecessors. More >>
Business leaders look to work with National
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 2:24 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Business leaders look forward to working with National on major economic and environmental issues More >>
Sustain Newsletter - 16/10/08
Friday, 17 October 2008, 9:32 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Market opportunities in Kiwis' lower-emission intentions; Business isn't counting; MAF report on business opportunities arising from emissions trading; Battle over fate of $1 billion home retrofit fund; Global financial crisis makes responsible ... More >>
Major Market For Energy Efficient Appliances
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 1:54 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The latest annual survey of how New Zealanders will cut personal greenhouse gas emissions reveals there is a major market opportunity for those promoting energy efficient appliances. More >>
Business gets new emissions calculator
Monday, 22 September 2008, 10:35 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
A new online guide and calculator have been launched to help businesses measure and cut their emissions – and boost profits. More >>
First post-emissions trading poll shows support
Friday, 12 September 2008, 11:46 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The first nationwide poll on the newly-passed emissions trading law shows more New Zealanders support than oppose the policy. More >>
No need to privatise water
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 9:56 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
There is no need to privatise water to solve New Zealand's freshwater allocation problems. The Crown will continue to manage fresh water on behalf of all New Zealanders, the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development says. The country needs ... More >>
New Zealanders back water reform proposal
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 10:18 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
A survey of 3350 New Zealanders reveals strong support for reforms proposed to address the country's fresh water issues. New Zealanders back allowing transfers of unused water provided the amount is within the limit initially allocated and the water is ... More >>
Comment on NZBCSD water management report
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 9:33 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
A report by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development on freshwater management is a constructive and valuable contribution to policy development in this critical area, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
