Media Releases

Sustainable Business Council releases its Election Manifesto

The Sustainable Business Council has released its Election Manifesto, a collaborative report representing the views of leading New Zealand businesses....

Climate change a top priority for NZ businesses

The Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey has found climate change is one of the top ten government-related issues for businesses....

International tool helps get business’ sustainability under way

The benefits of being a sustainable business are well established. The trouble is: business leaders often tell me they don't know where to start....

NZ business pushes the electric vehicle pedal

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand is accelerating. There are nearly 4000 on our roads, and every month that number grows exponentially....

New expertise on the SBC Advisory Board

The Sustainable Business Council is thrilled to welcome four new Advisory Board members to the team. These senior executives will bring a diverse range of views, skills and interests to the organisation....

The number of young NZers out of work, education & training is sobering

Abbie Reynolds urges business owners and recruiters to connect more with young people. As employees they bring fresh perspectives and new skills....

Business supports mandatory sustainability reporting, says new CSR survey

Almost half the Kiwi respondents to the leading annual study of corporate social responsibility practices say sustainability reporting should be mandatory....

Dairy Action for Climate Change – a great cross-sector initiative

The Sustainable Business Council is welcoming the Dairy Action for Climate Change Plan announced today by Fonterra, Dairy NZ and the Minister for Climate Change, Paula Bennett....

Work, work, work. Big opportunities for business hiring young people

New Zealand’s young people are acknowledged as very important to business leaders, but there’s a gap between that sentiment and the actual outcomes for young Kiwis...

WBCSD President’s Letter: Business stands behind the Paris Agreement

WBCSD President Peter Bakker's response to the US Administration's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement....