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Business Leaders Set To Engage On Landmark Climate Report
Sunday, 31 January 2021, 2:56 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have welcomed the independent Climate Change Commission’s first package of draft advice to Government released today, ahead of tomorrow’s six-week public consultation. ... More >>
Business Leaders Welcome Public Sector’s Acceleration To Zero Carbon
Friday, 4 December 2020, 6:51 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Busines Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the Government’s announcement to accelerate the public sector’s race to zero carbon within the next five years. The announcement is the focus of three of the ... More >>
Business Leaders Join Forces To Ensure Climate Action Stays Top-of-agenda
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 1:55 pm | Sustainable Business Council
More than 150 New Zealand business leaders have joined forces to collaborate on a collective vision for a sustainable, zero carbon New Zealand. Leading business organisations, the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition ... More >>
Climate Change Risk Assessment Highlights Window Of Opportunity
Monday, 3 August 2020, 5:48 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The release of the National Climate Change Risk Assessment is an important step towards developing practical measures to reach our carbon zero goal, Sustainable Business Council Executive Director Mike Burrell says. The Risk Assessment released ... More >>
Building For Climate Change Programme A Historic Leap Towards Zero Carbon
Monday, 6 July 2020, 11:37 am | Sustainable Business Council
A new programme, which sets a firm course for the Building and Construction sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is welcomed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). The Building for Climate Change programme announced on Friday will ... More >>
Response And Recovery Fund An Opportunity To Invest In A Sustainable Future
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 4:33 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) welcomes the government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget. Executive Director Mike Burrell says SBC looks forward to working with the Government and other ... More >>
The influence of sustainability on New Zealand consumers
Friday, 22 November 2019, 8:50 am | Sustainable Business Council
22 November 2019 - New Zealanders believe electricity retailers and supermarkets are doing the most to be more sustainable, however, they want brands in all industries to be more open and upfront about sustainability, and actively communicate it. More >>
New Executive Director for the Sustainable Business Council
Friday, 8 November 2019, 9:08 am | Sustainable Business Council
BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope has announced that Mike Burrell will be the new Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council, starting in January 2020. More >>
Zero Carbon Bill needs cross-party support
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 8:24 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) encourages all political parties to support the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill as it goes for its second reading. More >>
From fringe to mainstream - SBC celebrating 20th anniversary
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 8:32 am | Sustainable Business Council
From fringe to mainstream - Sustainable Business Council celebrating 20th anniversary More >>
Business has a role to play in improving and protecting NZ
Friday, 19 April 2019, 11:59 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) acknowledges the Environment Aotearoa 2019 report released today by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ. More >>
Making the Move to a Low Emissions Economy
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 8:26 am | Sustainable Business Council
Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council, Abbie Reynolds, says climate change could be the greatest economic disruption in our lifetimes and the largest driver of innovation since World War Two. More >>
Sustainable Business Council Releases Election Manifesto
Friday, 25 August 2017, 8:59 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council has released its Election Manifesto, a collaborative report representing the views of leading New Zealand businesses. More >>
Climate change a top priority for NZ businesses
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 4:05 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey has found climate change is one of the top ten government-related issues for businesses. More >>
Business doesn’t have the luxury to ignore climate change
Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:11 am | Sustainable Business Council
BusinessNZ says the Trump Administration’s decision to leave the Paris Agreement is a temporary speed bump in continuing to create a resilient economy. More >>
NZX guidelines put NZ on a path to global best practice
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 10:18 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the new Corporate Governance Codes released by the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX), asking companies to report on environmental, social and corporate governance matters. More >>
Climate Change Review Another Solid Step
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 9:24 pm | Sustainable Business Council
Climate Change Review Another Solid Step Source: Sustainable Business Council -- The Sustainable Business Council is welcoming the Productivity Commission’s investigation into the costs, benefits and risks of transitioning to a low carbon economy. More >>
Collaboration is key to sustainable freight in NZ - expert
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 5:02 pm | Sustainable Business Council
Internationally renowned expert on freight sector emissions and reduction schemes, Sophie Punte, says cooperation is the key for the freight sector in New Zealand to become more sustainable. More >>
Ratification signals growing momentum for domestic action
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 2:32 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council is delighted that New Zealand has today ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change. More >>
Business engaged in shaping EV package
Friday, 6 May 2016, 10:21 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Government’s collaborative approach to working with business has helped shape a promising electric vehicle package, the Sustainable Business Council says. More >>
