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Imagining 2020: Green opportunities far outweigh the costs

11 Mar 2010 – Business Council member Phillip Mills describes his vision for a low carbon future based on ‘clean technology'. more »

John Key .. prize to scientists at  Business Council member IRL
IRL scientists scoop PM’s Science Prize
9 Mar 2010 – Two of New Zealand’s pre-eminent scientists, whose work enabled the creation of a new, high-value industry for New Zealand, were today jo... more »

Paula Bennett
Business welcomes Minister’s US study of corporate social role
9 Mar 2010 – The Minister of Social Development’s plan to make a five week study of corporate social responsibility in the United States is welcomed b... more »

Wal-Mat: massive emission cut through suppliers
Wal-Mart to cut emissions - through suppliers
9 Mar 2010 – Walmart has pledged to eliminate the equivalent of 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - from its global supply chai... more »

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New Zealand's first worm-based sewage system paves way for other areas
9 Mar 2010 – New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system is now successfully operating in Southland. It could have nationwide application. more »

New research

Why are 28% of companies sacking suppliers?
This new ShapeNZ research shows what is driving business people to sack suppliers in the past year. and what's driving consumers and businesses to buy and act sustainably. more »

Pathfinders

New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system
New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system is now successfully operating in Southland. It could have nationwide application, says MWH. more »
Give us a home on the range - within limits
Kiwis don’t want urban expansion to continue unchecked. There is strong support for councils limiting urban development and building multi-use centres near people's homes according to new a new book from the Centre for Sustainable Cities, featuring ShapeNZ research. more »
  
Coming Events
Two day course: measuring and reporting greenhouse emissions
 22 Mar 2010
Sustainable 60 Seminar - Auckland
 22 Mar 2010
BREAKFAST - Urban Infrastructure : Surviving the future (Dr Edward Blakely)
 23 Mar 2010


Publications

Business Council Annual Review: Growing real green shoots
The Business Council marks its 10th anniversary with its 2009 Annual Review canvassing how businesses and the country can grow real economic green shoots in tough times. A full copy, including case studies, is here.. more »
"Hatched": the Kiwi book on new ways to do business
Developing new ways to live and do business will be the defining challenge of our age, say the authors of this innovative e–book called "Hatched". It covers innovative research undertaken with businesses, across policy sectors, communities and individuals . more »