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Horizon acquires ShapeNZ

2 Feb 2012 – Horizon Research Limited has acquired the ShapeNZ research service from the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). more »

New research papers discuss emissions, water quality trading, land tenure
25 Jan 2012 – Motu has recently released a number of papers around environmental regulation. more »

The Herald examines the state of ethical shopping
Can your grocery shopping change the world?
9 Jan 2012 – Can your grocery shop really save the world - and would you spend any more if it did? more »

The Warehouse details its community, environment initiatives
21 Dec 2011 – The Warehouse has released its latest report on its Community, Environment and Sustainability initiatives. more »

What does the Durban climate agreement mean for business?
16 Dec 2011 – By Bjorn Stigson, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development more »

The Business Council\
Will your business be there in 2050?
1 Dec 2011 – The Business Council has published its 2010-2011 Annual Review. more »

Brett Tomkins ... chair of the new Sustainable Business Council
Business forms new peak industry sustainability organisation
1 Dec 2011 – Major corporates voted yesterday to form a new peak industry organisation to promote sustainable business and policies. more »

Star Times launches the debate on what sort of future New Zealanders want
Sunday Star Times starts discussion on New Zealand in 2050
14 Nov 2011 – If you plan to be alive in 2050 what sort of a lifestyle do you want? And what are you prepared to pay for it? more »

James and Wells IP law firm for third year running
11 Nov 2011 – Legendary basketball coach Pat Riley owns trade marks for the phrase ‘three-peat’ in the US, but not in New Zealand – so it is safe for J... more »

Dynamic ‘Future Leader’ heads for global stage at Munich conference
27 Oct 2011 – Aucklander Sarah Holden has been chosen to outline a compelling vision for New Zealand in 2050 at next week’s World Business Council for ... more »

Toyota’s latest sustainability report highlights company’s resilience
27 Oct 2011 – Toyota New Zealand has published its fourth biennial sustainability report, which for the first time has been externally assured by indep... more »

New 'report card' issued on state of New Zealand
26 Oct 2011 – The New Zealand Institute has released the latest update of its report card on New Zealand. more »

The Perceptions Report: Water pollution an increasing concern
Water issues rated as most important ones facing New Zealand
25 Oct 2011 – Water pollution and water related issues were rated as the most important environmental issue facing New Zealand. more »

New greenhouse standards unveiled for corporate value chain products
5 Oct 2011 – London, New York, October 4, 2011 – The Greenhouse Gas Protocol launched two new standards today that will empower businesses to better m... more »

Three council member companies in Sustainable 60 award finals
4 Oct 2011 – Three Busines Council member companies are among finalists for Fairfax's Sustainable 60 awards. more »

New Zealanders' views on transport policy options
29 Sep 2011 – The Business Council has released a newly completed report on New Zealanders’ views on transport policy solutions. more »

BMW Group once again world’s most sustainable automotive company
12 Sep 2011 – The BMW Group has once again been named the automotive industry’s sector leader in the ranking published by the SAM Group for the Dow Jo... more »

The WBCSD-Ukraine CSR Centre memorandum is signed at Kiev
Ukraine CRS centre becomes World Business Council's 61st regional partner
3 Sep 2011 – The Centre for CSR Development officially has become the WBCSD’s Ukrainian partner organization. more »

Powerful business leaders provide insights for Vision 2050 Project
30 Aug 2011
Some of New Zealand’s most influential business leaders will take part in a CEO workshop for NZBCSD’s Vision 2050 Project today in Auck... more »

Poll: 86% of Kiwis think Pure brand and sustainable behaviour important to trade
25 Aug 2011 – Only two per cent of Kiwis think New Zealand completely lives up to its 100 per cent Pure branding, but the majority think we are mostly ... more »

Sheep now carrying GPS to impress offshore consumers (Photo BellNZ)
40% say companies taking steps to be sustainable: some do more
16 Aug 2011
TAKE a closer look at a postcard of New Zealand's majestic South Island high country - the sheep may be sporting a hidden accessory. more »

Competence of GHG verification providers covered in new standard (Photo frefotuk)
New ISO standard aims to build confidence in the global carbon market
11 Aug 2011 – A new International Standard detailing the level of competency required by those responsible for verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions... more »

Simon Rowell ... social responsibility moves may encourage staff to stay
How to make 56% of staff think of leaving
8 Aug 2011 – When James and Wells' lawyers arrived at work in Hamilton on the morning of June 5, they found the company car wrapped in "keep out" tape. more »

BMW - first glimpse of BMW electircally powered vehicles
First glimpse of BMW electric concepts
2 Aug 2011 – The BMW Group is showcasing its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies. more »

Quarter of companies specify sustainable suppliers
1 Aug 2011
How do you square sustainability with sourcing the bulk of your products in China? more »

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