Media Releases

Sustainable Business Council welcomes Zero Carbon Act

The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the announcement of a robust process to develop the Zero Carbon Act and establish a climate commission....

Why climate change could be the biggest driver of innovation since World War II

Climate change is arguably the single greatest issue facing society today, but too much focus is being put on the likely challenges and costs....

The buzz in Bonn: How global action on climate change is playing out in NZ

One trend emerging as a result of action on climate change is in supply chain management; a growing number of Kiwi companies are looking for suppliers that will help them reduce their emissions, or operate in a more sustainable way....

Climate Change means big disruption, big opportunities

Executive Director Abbie Reynolds talks to TVNZ’s Breakfast about the SBC submission to the Productivity Commission on the transition to a low emissions economy. She says climate change could be the greatest economic disruption in our lifetimes and the largest driver of innovation since World War Two....

Making the move to a low emissions economy

The Sustainable Business Council has released its submission to the Productivity Commission on the transition to a low emissions economy....

Fonterra targets net zero emissions by 2050

Abbie Reynolds, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council, says it’s important not to underestimate the significance of these new targets set by Fonterra....

Valuing Natural Capital

Climate change and freshwater policies got more air time in the 2017 General Election campaign than in any year previous. It reflects a growing awareness of the state of the natural resources we use, which underpin our economy, our international reputation, and perhaps most importantly, our sense of cultural identity...

A sobering read: Our atmosphere and climate 2017 report

The data shows us the nature of the change that is taking place, and the scale of the challenge we face. It reinforces, yet again, the urgent need for business, government and people to work together, to develop a vision and action plan to transition to a low emissions economy....

Seventeen steps to sustainability

Starting next week, Sunday Business, Stuff and the Sustainable Business Council, will be taking a look at some of the exciting projects being undertaken by New Zealand businesses large and small, that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals....

Leave no New Zealander behind – an Election Manifesto

Forward-thinking companies don’t want to see anyone left behind. They believe business has a leading role to play in advancing New Zealand’s economic and social performance, as well as economic performance....