Leadership

2024 Better Futures: 3 opportunities for business to harness 

Jay Crangle, Head of ESG  On 22 March, Kantar and SBC launched the 15th edition of the Better Futures Report, which tracks consumer perspectives on environmental and social issues over […]

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Sustainability Leadership Programme: Thoughts from Nicole Schlichting

Nicole Schlichting, Senior Communications Advisor at SBC, participated in the 2023 Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP) alongside more than 45 other leaders looking to push the sustainability agenda in their organisations. […]

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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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SBC welcomes significant announcement to reduce emissions 

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel factory....

Cost of living #1 concern for Kiwis – concern about climate remains stable but commitment to living sustainably drops

New research confirms the rising cost of living is putting increasing pressure on New Zealanders, with commitment to sustainable living taking a backseat.   72% of respondents to Kantar’s 2023 […]

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2023 Insights on 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 fourth annual survey on the sustainability profession in New Zealand and are inviting eligible participants to take part....

Sustainability Leadership Programme Taster

Are you passionate about sustainability, but don’t yet feel like you have the knowledge or toolkit to push the needle in your organisation? Registrations are open for Australasia’s most comprehensive […]

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CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey shows the need for collaboration to drive
greater action

Deloitte, the Sustainable Business Council and Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance have today released the findings of the 2022 CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey, now in its second year....

SBC welcomes six new business leaders to its Advisory Board

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has announced the election of six new prominent business leaders to its Advisory Board. “The SBC Advisory Board plays a critical role in providing guidance and input into the work we do. We are very pleased to be welcoming such a high calibre of business...