News & Insights

19 May 2022

New business guides on how to engage with nature

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) website now has free ‘shovel ready’ guides for nature regeneration. They’re perfect for businesses, farmers, growers, and rural landowners ready to do their bit.

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16 May 2022

New government plan gets us on track to reduce emissions, but more to do

The Sustainable Business Network welcomes the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan released today.

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12 May 2022

Kiwi businesses continue to prioritise sustainability

New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found Kiwi businesses are continuing to invest in and prioritise sustainability by embedding it more broadly across their organisations, but highlights there are challenges ahead.

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03 May 2022

Many roads to climate action

As the folk who know sustainability goals are the best way to combat climate collapse, you are likely aware that transport makes up 40-50% off the total of all emissions.

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26 Apr 2022

Business backing for nature careers will help rejuvenate South Auckland

A mana whenua-led collaboration to revitalise communities around the Puhinui stream is set to gain additional support and investment via the Sustainable Business Network.

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21 Apr 2022

Go circular to end supply chain chaos

Calling on Kiwi businesses to invest in the circular economy

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12 Apr 2022

A new business directory launches to connect circular economy solutions

A New Zealand first to help businesses discover and use circular products and services.

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07 Apr 2022

New SBN website helps businesses learn and take action

SBN has launched this new website to make it easier for New Zealand businesses to become more sustainable. The site puts practical resources, tools, training and case studies front and centre, easily searchable by topic. We think it looks stunning!

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06 Apr 2022

2022 Network survey insights

Our annual network survey gives us valuable insights into what you value about being part of our network, what’s working well and what you’d like to change. We’re very grateful to everyone who gave us feedback. We’ll be taking this onboard as we plan our strategy and activities for the year ahead.

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29 Mar 2022

Why should my business become more sustainable?

Sustainability is, fundamentally, the ability to continue doing something, long term.

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15 Mar 2022

Six ways to beat the fuel price blues ...

The $3 a litre petrol price has been predicted by some for many years. But, the dramatic increase over recent weeks has surprised most.

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09 Mar 2022

Targeted support for Auckland's future

I’m writing to urge you to spend a few minutes to show your support for the Climate Action Targeted Rate (CATR) by submitting on the Auckland Council’s annual budget.

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07 Mar 2022

In memory of the inspiring Lyn Thomson

We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the passionate and inspiring Lyn Thomson. We send our condolences to her whanau, friends and former colleagues.

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03 Mar 2022

How taking the circular route can get you ahead

Why are so many of the things we use every day not designed to last longer?

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02 Mar 2022

Investing in reality

Investing for a positive future is in all our interests, says Rachel Brown, founder and CEO of the Sustainable Business Network. First published by Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance. By Rachel Brown.

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18 Feb 2022

Report: our work in the Hauraki Gulf

Read all about SBN’s three year programme of work to improve the mauri of Tīkapa Moana (the Hauraki Gulf). This work received financial support from Foundation North’s Gulf Innovation Fund Together (GIFT).

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08 Feb 2022

2022 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches

Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), have launched their third annual survey on the sustainability profession and are inviting eligible participants to take part.

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22 Jan 2022

New year, greater urgency!

After reading, listening, reflecting and re-energising, the SBN team is pumped and raring to go!

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20 Jan 2022

Predictions for sustainable business in 2022

How do you think 2022 might play out based on the rollercoaster ride we experienced last year?

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22 Dec 2021

Kiwis want to protect and restore the Hauraki Gulf – not trawl it

A new poll shows huge public support for measures to protect and restore Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi.

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25 Nov 2021

Community Finance wins Transforming NZ award at Sustainable Business Awards

Community Finance is the supreme winner at the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards

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25 Nov 2021

SBN calls for ambitious plan to cut emissions

We are now in a climate emergency, facing a direct and immediate threat to our livelihoods and our way of life.

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04 Nov 2021

Good COP, bad COP – less talk more action

With climate action making headlines this week Phil Jones provides an overview of what the Sustainable Business Network is doing to help businesses act on climate and how this connects with the global big picture.

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