Media Releases

Capability building a priority for sustainability professionals

Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals there remains a significant capability gap for staff to support the operational changes businesses now require. The report, Insights on Aotearoa […]

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16th Climate Change & Business Conference set to bring impressive international lineup of speakers

Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual Climate Change & Business Conference is taking place once again in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September at the Viaduct Events Centre. Delivered in partnership […]

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Business leaders outline commitment to ambitious climate action targets

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have reinforced their joint commitment to ambitious climate action in responding to the Climate Change Commission’s consultation on three significant […]

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SBC and CLC welcome bipartisan climate adaptation inquiry

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome today’s announcement from Government around a bipartisan inquiry into an enduring climate adaptation framework for New Zealand. SBC and […]

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Business sustainability efforts still falling short of consumer expectations, says new research

New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) reveals Kiwi consumers believe business action is falling short of business responsibility, both in terms of climate change and environmental […]

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2024 Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches

Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fifth annual survey on the sustainability […]

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Climate Change & Business Conference marks 15th anniversary with biggest event yet

New Zealand’s leading and longest running annual Climate Change and Business Conference is set to bring to life critical discussions in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next week around what is needed […]

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SBC partners with MoT to deliver feasibility study focused on decarbonising heavy freight  

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has partnered with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport (MoT) to deliver a feasibility study looking into developing a New Zealand-wide mechanism to assist in […]

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Lack of capability training remains a significant barrier for sustainability professionals

New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them believe their […]

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15th Climate Change & Business Conference to focus on delivering Net Zero

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are again joining forces with the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) to deliver the country’s leading and longest running annual Climate […]

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