News & Insights

Subsidised public transport for staff gains traction

Auckland Transport’s new Fareshare programme allows businesses to subsidise staff travel on public transport without paying fringe benefit tax.

This Climate Business podcast: Sunny days for solar

Solar developer Rānui Generation has started groundworks on the Twin Rivers Solar Farm near Kaitaia. Vincent Heeringa from This Climate Business podcast talks to CEO Jason Foden.

This Climate Business podcast: Mutu’s resource-sharing app

Mutu’s app makes it easy for organisations to list and discover resources – saving waste and money. Ross Inglis from This Climate Business podcast interviews Mutu CEO Ben Redwood to find out more.

Meet the judges!

The judges for the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards are leaders in innovation, leadership and the circular economy.

Our submission on New Zealand’s second emissions reduction plan

This Climate Business podcast talks to Steven Moe

Steven Moe's name seems to crop up everywhere there are sustainable causes or purpose-led businesses. Vincent Heeringa from The Climate Business podcast chats to a quiet revolutionary at work.

Simply amazing nature symposium

2024 Sustainable Business Awards entries open with new categories

Entries for the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards are now open, with new categories to recognise the pioneers driving bold action and groundbreaking innovation.

SBN partners with This Climate Business podcast

This Climate Business is Aotearoa New Zealand’s podcast about turning the climate crisis into an opportunity. Every week host Vincent Heeringa talks to entrepreneurs, investors and experts about what they’re doing to solve the climate crisis and get us down to zero emissions by 2050 – or sooner!

SBN annual report 2023-24

We are delighted to share the 21st annual report of the Sustainable Business Network.

The Climate Action Toolbox – updated and expanded

We’ve launched a new resource on the Climate Action Toolbox to help manufacturing businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Modular building system opens door to lower emissions

Circular construction company provides low carbon options while reducing waste.

Business symposium to showcase the role of companies in nature regeneration

Businesses can find out how to take meaningful action to protect, restore and invest in nature at the first event of its kind on 14 August.

Focus on furniture design stacks up

The company extending the life of furniture and reducing waste one piece at a time.

Meet Rosie Sommerville

Rosie Sommerville has just joined the SBN team as our Project & Partnership Manager – Nature. Find out why she thinks sustainability is important and what she’ll be doing in her new role.

New resources to help build out waste in the construction sector

We’ve released a suite of free resources aimed at reducing waste and making the most of valuable materials in the construction sector.

Mike Casey headlines SBN Sustainable Founders & Innovators forum

It's tough being an innovator. And it’s tough doing it sustainably - for people, planet and profit. So, we’re doing something to help.

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.

Investing in cleaner products and services can reduce emissions

The Climate Venture Capital Fund is looking for investors to support companies that deliver climate impact. Rohan MacMahon explains how the Fund is helping to reduce emissions.

What is leadership in sustainable business? 3 key steps

Imagine your morning cuppa had the power to change the world

In the hustle of our daily routines, it’s all too easy to forget the impact of our seemingly minor decisions.

Plastic-free toothpaste something to smile about

Oral health company reduces emissions by giving customers an option with less waste.

Our submission to the Climate Change Commission's emissions budget 2036-2040

Why caring for nature is so important for your business and our country

This August we’re hosting the first Nature and Business Symposium - the only event of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand. Sam Rowland, our Programme Manager for Nature Systems Change, explains what nature means to her and why businesses need to take nature action now.

How sustainable finance can help your business

Have you got a great idea for a sustainability initiative that’s stalled due to lack of funding? The answer may be sustainable finance.