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Capability Building A Priority For Sustainability Professionals
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:51 am | Sustainable Business Council
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals there remains a significant capability gap for staff to support the operational changes businesses now require. More >>
16th Climate Change & Business Conference Set To Bring Impressive International Lineup Of Speakers
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 10:03 am | Sustainable Business Council
Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual Climate Change & Business Conference is taking place once again in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September at the Viaduct Events Centre. Delivered in partnership between the Environmental Defence ... More >>
Business Leaders Outline Commitment To Ambitious Climate Action Targets
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:23 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have reinforced their joint commitment to ambitious climate action in responding to the Climate Change Commission’s consultation on three significant reports. SBC members ... More >>
SBC And CLC Welcome Bipartisan Climate Adaptation Inquiry
Friday, 10 May 2024, 11:33 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome today’s announcement from Government around a bipartisan inquiry into an enduring climate adaptation framework for New Zealand. More >>
Business Sustainability Efforts Still Falling Short Of Consumer Expectations, Says New Research
Friday, 22 March 2024, 10:17 am | Sustainable Business Council
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) reveals Kiwi consumers believe business action is falling short of business responsibility, both in terms of climate change and environmental issues and community and social challenges. ... More >>
Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Shows Signatories Have Reduced Emissions By 3.6 Million Tonnes
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 9:48 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Climate Leaders Coalition has today launched its fifth anniversary Snapshot Report which reveals signatories have collectively reduced their emissions by 3.6 million tonnes since joining the Coalition. "The business movement for climate ... More >>
Climate Change & Business Conference Marks 15th Anniversary With Biggest Event Yet
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 10:59 am | Sustainable Business Council
New Zealand’s leading and longest running annual Climate Change and Business Conference is set to bring to life critical discussions in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next week around what is needed to secure the country’s net zero future. Delivered in partnership ... More >>
SBC Partners With MoT To Deliver Feasibility Study Focused On Decarbonising Heavy Freight
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 9:30 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has partnered with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport (MoT) to deliver a feasibility study looking into developing a New Zealand-wide mechanism to assist in decarbonising the heavy transport sector. The study, released ... More >>
Lack Of Capability Training Remains A Significant Barrier For Sustainability Professionals
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 9:27 am | Sustainable Business Council
New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them believe their current capability development is enough ... More >>
SBC Welcomes Significant Announcement To Reduce Emissions
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 5:36 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel factory. SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell says, ... More >>
Business Leaders Outline Election Priorities To Drive Climate Action
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 8:53 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have laid out their joint climate policy priorities for political parties to consider as they gear up for October’s General Election. The briefing paper sets out 10 ... More >>
Cost of living #1 concern for Kiwis - concern about climate remains stable but commitment to living sustainably drops
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 6:23 am | Sustainable Business Council
New research confirms the rising cost of living is putting increasing pressure on New Zealanders, with commitment to sustainable living taking a backseat. 72% of respondents to Kantar’s 2023 Better Futures report , released today in conjunction with the ... More >>
4th Snapshot Report Shows Business Focus & Investment Into Climate Action Proves Resilient In Face Of Tough Conditions
Thursday, 17 November 2022, 11:52 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Climate Leaders Coalition’s fourth annual Snapshot Report released today shows business focus and investment into climate action is proving resilient despite a challenging economic environment. "Despite the challenges of strong economic ... More >>
New Zealand’s Largest Climate Conference Set To Catalyse The Shift From Climate Ambition To Action
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 10:09 am | Sustainable Business Council
The critical role of business in transitioning Aotearoa New Zealand to a zero-carbon economy will be centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau next week at the largest Climate Change and Business Conference yet. 500 people will be attending the in-person event, ... More >>
SBC Welcomes Six New Business Leaders To Its Advisory Board
Friday, 26 August 2022, 10:53 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has announced the election of six new prominent business leaders to its Advisory Board. The new members are: - Chris Aughton (CEO, EnviroNZ) - Angela Busby (Chief Strategy Officer, AIA) - Neeraj Lala (CEO, Toyota ... More >>
National Adaptation Plan Critical Framework For Building New Zealand’s Climate Resilience
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 11:23 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the release of the Government’s first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as the first step to develop an effective and enduring adaptation response for Aotearoa New Zealand. ... More >>
Climate Leaders Coalition Launches New Statement Of Ambition, Appoints New CEO Convenor
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 9:49 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Climate Leaders Coalition is tonight officially launching a new Statement of Ambition to accelerate business action on climate change. "Just as domestic and international climate science and policy has advanced significantly since we ... More >>
Business Calls For Greater Ambition And Engagement In Response To Emissions Reduction Plan
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 10:45 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the release of the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) discussion document and call for greater engagement with the business community to close the emissions ... More >>
SBC And CLC Join Forces With Leading Climate Event To Drive Action
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 10:03 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have joined forces with the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) to take the 2021 Climate Change and Business Conference - Now to Net Zero, to a new level. The focus of this ... More >>
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) Welcomes The Announcement Today Regarding The Emissions Reduction Plan
Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 3:43 pm | Sustainable Business Council
Executive Director of SBC, Mike Burrell, says that the Emissions Reduction Plan is an important part of providing businesses with the long-term certainty they need to invest in low carbon solutions. "SBC and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) ... More >>
