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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 >>
Diversity key to businesses thriving in future
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 1:05 pm | Sustainable Business Council
Although business confidence in New Zealand is growing, now is not the time to sit back and relax, as the global war for talent and an aging workforce threaten to stop small and large businesses alike from thriving in the future. More >>
Business Growth Agenda doesn’t go far enough
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 3:58 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council has welcomed the high level goal set out in the Government’s ‘Future Direction’ Business Growth Agenda but says the document lacks a plan to achieve it. The goal is to improve the quality of New Zealand’s ... More >>
New energy efficiency initiatives on target
Monday, 7 April 2014, 3:33 pm | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcome this morning’s announcements from the Hon. Simon Bridges, Minister of Energy and Resources, targeting business sustainability initiatives. More >>
Consumers switching brands for sustainability
Monday, 24 June 2013, 9:47 am | Sustainable Business Council
Companies that behave sustainably can expect more customers, says the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). More >>
‘Greening’ approach to resources welcomed
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 1:21 pm | Sustainable Business Council
Media release 11 December 2012 ‘Greening’ approach to resources welcomed The Sustainable Business Council says today’s Building Natural Resources report is a critical part of the Government’s Business Growth Agenda. Sustainable Business ... More >>
Companies leading the way in sustainability
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 11:59 am | Sustainable Business Council
The winners of last night’s Fairfax Sustainable 60 awards are showing the way for all New Zealand companies, says Penny Nelson, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). More >>
Great potential for greening New Zealand
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:04 am | Sustainable Business Council
The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the Pure Advantage Report as a useful contribution to thinking on greening the NZ economy. More >>
