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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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SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriott steps down

After almost two years as Chairperson of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Gareth Marriott has announced his decision to step down from his role, effective the end of June 2024. […]

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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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Pānui news – 13 June

In this week’s edition of Pānui, we share our upcoming climate transition planning workshop series with Aurecon, SLR’s Emma Elbaum does a Q&A on how to make the business case […]

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The business case for sustainability: Q&A with SLR’s Emma Elbaum

SBC is delivering a series of guides on the fundamentals of sustainability, covering topics ranging from sustainability strategies through to nature and biodiversity. As part of this series, we caught […]

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What FY2025 has in store for Thriving People 

In October last year, we launched our flagship report ‘Thriving People – Strengthening the ‘S’ in ESG’. How time flies! The report showed the NZ business community has an exciting […]

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Pānui news – 6 June

In this week’s edition of Pānui, we share a WBCSD article on SBC and members’ work in the ‘S’ in ESG space, we remind members to have their say in […]

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Pānui news – 30 May

In this week’s edition of Pānui, we share our latest SBC Guide on climate adaptation, we share a case study on Chorus’ diversity, equity and inclusion journey, we outline how […]

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Pānui news – 23 May

In this week’s edition of Pānui, we’re seeking RFPs for an introduction to sustainability course, Genesis and Spark announce a 10-year renewable energy partnership, Charlotte Kootstra (Sustainability Manager – Climate […]

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Pānui news – 16 May

In this week’s edition of Pānui, SBC and CLC share our joint submission to the Climate Change Commission, we welcome the inquiry into a bipartisan climate adaptation framework, we share […]

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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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