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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 >>

ETS important but not enough

Thursday, 28 April 2016, 11:43 am | Sustainable Business Council

Changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme are important but more is needed to meet the climate ambition agreed in Paris, the Sustainable Business Council says. More >>

New sustainable business leader

Friday, 29 January 2016, 9:26 am | Sustainable Business Council

Abbie Reynolds has been appointed as the Sustainable Business Council’s new Executive Director where she will continue to build its successful work leading sustainable business practices in New Zealand. More >>

Business momentum building on climate

Thursday, 22 October 2015, 10:50 am | Sustainable Business Council

Momentum is building in the run-up to Paris and business is now more engaged in climate discussions than ever before, according to the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and BusinessNZ. More >>

More information will improve business decisions

Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 12:41 pm | Sustainable Business Council

The Sustainable Business Council has welcomed the release of the Government’s first Environment Report since 2007. More >>

Business aims to boost ecosystem health

Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 9:26 am | Sustainable Business Council

The Sustainable Business Council has today signed a three year partnership with the Department of Conservation that aims to get more businesses understanding, managing and improving their impact on nature. More >>

Emissions target is the first step

Tuesday, 7 July 2015, 4:03 pm | Sustainable Business Council

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) says target-setting is the first step in the shift to a low carbon economy – next there needs to be a long term commitment to change. Executive Director Penny Nelson said: “A 2030 target that is disconnected ... More >>

Businesses challenged to shift thinking on sustainability

Friday, 26 June 2015, 12:50 pm | Sustainable Business Council

An international business expert is challenging New Zealand companies to extend the way they approach corporate sustainability. More >>

Increasing the uptake of plug-in vehicles

Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 1:54 pm | Sustainable Business Council

New Zealand needs to accelerate its shift to electric and hybrid fuelled vehicles to make meaningful progress on climate change, says the Motor Industry Association (MIA) and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). More >>

Consumers driving demand for greater business transparency

Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 12:47 pm | Sustainable Business Council

A number of New Zealand businesses are looking at innovative ways to reduce their social and environmental impact and save money as they develop a better understanding of their value chain, says the Sustainable Business Council. More >>

SBC welcomes NZ Initiative’s report on Social Impact Bonds

Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 1:31 pm | Sustainable Business Council

SBC welcomes NZ Initiative’s report on Social Impact Bonds The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) welcomes the NZ Initiative’s report Investing for Success: Social Impact Bonds and the future of public services. Penny Nelson, Executive Director ... More >>

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