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CLIMATE CHANGE
US administration moves closer to emission reduction targets
Democrats’ cap-and-trade expectations grow on Capitol Hill
Howard announces cap and trade intention
22 May 2007 | Top items in this issue:
The Budget and sustainability
Climate change weakens Southern Ocean carbon sink
All Parliamentary parties’ voters say climate change a problem
Congestion charging’s impact on London
13 Apr 2007 | Top items in this issue:
Overwhelming acceptance climate change is happening and action needed
The case for cap and trade
Special Sustainability Learning Group workshops
3 Apr 2007 | Top items in this issue:
Carrots or sticks on way to green the car fleet?
Canada adopts “kiwi” proposal to boost climate friendly car numbers
Auckland City decides on green perks parking trial
US auto makers meet President Bush on bio fuels and unveil first plug in hybrid
6 Mar 2007 | Top items in this issue:
Contact outlines $2 billion in a new renewable generation programme
Meridian first with certified carbon neutral electricity
TrustPower’s $185 million wind farm expansion
Air New Zealand joins climate change debate
19 Jan 2007 | Top items in this issue:
High Honours at home
Kiwi Bio-Diesel Developer Launches Prospectus
Bush set to change on climate-change?
New business climate change group forms
14 Dec 2006 | Top items in this issue:
Multi-sector approach needed to manage down emissions
The revealing story New Zealand media haven’t yet covered
How to save your firm millions
How silly can local government get?
10 Nov 2006 | Top items in this issue:
Business Council’s quality of life agenda reaches political mainstream
PM continues climate change push
National pushes for sustainable development
How to win votes – and manage climate change
8 Aug 2006 | Top items in this issue:
New market research
Hundreds accept invitation to shape New Zealand’s future
Climate Change Minister: Let’s start with measures people understand
Blair wants to make climate change a personal issue
13 Jul 2006 | Top items in this issue:
Finally, more focus on climate change policy work
Climate change issue so big a cross party deal is essential
Climate change: Huge opportunities if we work together
An Inconvenient Truth – catch the movie here
29 Jun 2006 | Top items in this issue:
Getting your share of $5 billion in government spending
Getting your name in front of local government buyers
Will your supply chain break you?
Cleaner cars one key to tackling killer Auckland air
27 Jul 2005 | Top items in this issue:
EVENTS
Resilient Infrastructure 2005 - "Protecting our Social and Economic Future"
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
New air pollution monitors for councils
26 May 2005 | Top items in this issue:
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Sustainable Business Conference- 12 and 13th October
Environmentally Acceptable Packaging Awards - last date for entries 30 May, 2005.
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
3 Mar 2005 | Top items in this issue:
EVENTS
Invitation to Grand Launch of Spark 2005 Programme
Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand (EIANZ) Conference 29 Mar - 1 Apr 2005
Councils join forces to reduce waste & save money
19 Jan 2005 | Top items in this issue:
Situation Vacant: Researcher/Project Manager
Invitation to 3rd in the Business Council's Excellence in Supply Chain Seminars: Lean Thinking to Lean Consumption
WORLD NEWS
Cash, emergency relief and expertise – WBCSD members play active role in tsunami aid efforts
8 Dec 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Sustainable Development Reporting (SDR) Workshop
Waikato’s world-class business school status confirmed
NZ’s largest general insurer focuses on the environment
Vehicle emissions discussion document released
18 Nov 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Local News and Events
Anew NZ Forum - Measuring our Real Wealth - Going Beyond GDP
Joint Australia, New Zealand action on climate change
Toyota takes overall honours in EnergyWise Rally 2004
2 Nov 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Local News
Event: Global climate change experts meet: Nov 4-5 Climate and Business Conference, NZ – be there!
Seminar Invitation - Forest Certification Systems, 15 November
The Warehouse 2004 Triple Bottom Line Report
15 Oct 2004 | Top items in this issue:
LOCAL NEWS
Business Council Members win at Sustainable Business Awards
EVENT: People and energy: how do we use it?
Kyoto's effects are coming to an emitter near you
22 Sep 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Events
On the Couch with Dick Hubbard and Christine Fletcher
EVENT: Sustainable Growth & Innovation Conference
Climate Change & Business Conference
6 Sep 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Local Events
EVENT: Sustainable Growth & Innovation Conference
EVENT: Climate Change and Business: The Australia-New Zealand Conference
and Trade Expo 2004.
16 Aug 2004 | Top items in this issue:
News Releases from the Business Council
Business-friendly, environment-friendly tax change
Packaging Accord signing has strong support
NEWS ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
2 Aug 2004 | Top items in this issue:
LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
Business Council Presentations
Members News
Ecostore: energy efficiency. Holmes Show 10.6.04
16 Jul 2004 | Top items in this issue:
LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
NZ - U.S. consolidate partnership on climate change
Six million emissions units to reduce greenhouse gases
National environmental standards approved
2 Jul 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Palliser Wines make export awards finals
Auckland water company powers ahead with climate change initiative
NZ Innovation Festival
Invitation to hear Governor Christine Whitman - Leadership: Achieving desired outcomes through skilled leadership
18 Jun 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Watercare services wins top award for its annual report
Telecom Wins Best Asian Carrier Award
EVENT: The Fair Trade Opportunity
Connected Media Trust - Providing Film Resources on Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability
4 Jun 2004 | Top items in this issue:
InterfaceNZ: the little company that keeps on winning international awards
‘Green’ Toyota Prius for Greenfleet
WORKSHOP: Energy Management and the Bottom Line
ICANZ Sustainability Group Seminar
20 May 2004 | Top items in this issue:
EVENTS
Is this the end of the road for your business? Climate Change and your Business
16th Waikato Management School Case Competition
Economic Incentives: The Business-Friendly Route to Sustainable Development Workshop - Friday 2 July 2004
6 May 2004 | Top items in this issue:
NZ News Items
Congratulations to Watercare as Joint Winners of the ACCA 2003 Awards for Sustainability Reporting.
Fletcher Building seeks Negotiated Greenhouse Agreement
Carbon credits awarded for glasshouse bio-energy plant
20 Apr 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Welcome to Peter Neilson as Chief Executive, NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development
Event Reminder - Out for Business or Out of Business?
ENERGY NEWS
Award winners highlight value of energy efficiency
24 Mar 2004 | Top items in this issue:
EU draft rules threaten NZ carbon credit cash
Carbon Dioxide Is Key Suspect in Rainforest Change
Risk Communication Workshop
Biggest US banks targeted by environmental group
11 Mar 2004 | Top items in this issue:
SBN Breakfast Seminar: Values at Work
Luncheon Seminar featuring Roy Hemmingway - Chair, Electricity Commission
Sustainable Enterprise Scholarships
Workshop on CDM and the Kyoto Protocol - Business opportunities for New Zealand in Asia and the Pacific
25 Feb 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Invitation to Work Life Balance Seminar
The business case for work-life balance
An Evening with Dr Elisabet Sahtouris
Westpac offers further financial relief to individuals and businesses
11 Feb 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Minister to launch book that helps businesses strangled by red tape
Solar water heating a smart choice for NZ homes
Agreement signed on agricultural greenhouse gas research
EECA calling for entries for the 2004 EnergyWise Awards
27 Jan 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Education For Sustainability Societal Sea Change
Event: Canterbury Sustainability Expo 2004
Event: "AccountAbility Update" and TBL in Transit NZ
EECA calling for entries for the 2004 EnergyWise Awards
14 Jan 2004 | Top items in this issue:
Happy New Year to all our readers
Conference: "Perspectives and Issues for Social Responsible Investment"
Motu Public Policy Seminar Series - "Technology Policy for Energy and the Environment"
Christchurch City Council 2003 Annual Report
18 Dec 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Seasons Greetings
Farewell and Happy Holidays from Jo
NZBCSD Member wins Top 200 Brookfields Business Ethics Award
15 climate-friendly projects win Kyoto carbon credits
27 Nov 2003 | Top items in this issue:
A SmartManukau Manukau City Council Event - Future Proofing New Manukau Developments
Luncheon Seminar - The Energy Federation of New Zealand (Inc.)
Stephen Tindall: Insurance ensures energy savings are delivered
Carbon Revenue "chance for tax cuts"
30 Oct 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Jo Hume's baby boy
Register for the NZ Sustainable Business Conference 17th -19th November - if you haven't already done so
NZBCSD looking to purchase carbon credits - suppliers required
New Chairperson For EECA - Mark Ford, CEO, Watercare Services
15 Oct 2003 | Top items in this issue:
WBCSD Insights on the business case for sustainable development
Find more in less time on the WBCSD's sustainable development reporting portal
Comprehensive web site of company sustainable development reports now online
Toyota launches Prius in NZ - super efficient hybrid car
1 Oct 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Carbon Gas Plan a Credit to NZ - Rod Oram article on NZBCSD energy efficiency guide
Power and money make business world go round - Herald article on NZBCSD energy efficiency guide
Green with profitability - Herald article on benefits of sustainable business
Port of Tauranga: a voyage to sustainable development reporting
17 Sep 2003 | Top items in this issue:
NZBCSD Launches Energy Efficiency Guide
"Carbon gas plan a credit to NZ" - Rod Oram's Sunday Star Times article on NZBCSD and CCO Projects Mechanism
INVITATION - Knowledge Management Workshops
Energy efficiency achievements - Griffins and Telecom
3 Sep 2003 | Top items in this issue:
INVITATION - Have you considered just what impact climate change will have on your insurance policy?
MEDIA - The Australian - Global Warmings Before the Storm - Insurance Implications
Vodafone teams up with Zero Waste NZ Trust
EVENT - Social initiatives - Success Stories - Sustainable Business Network Breakfast Seminar
20 Aug 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Welcome to Maja Tarasiewicz - Trainee from Poland
NZBCSD Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator has been updated
Do our customers care about the sustainability of our exports?
Funding for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction - Climate Change Office Pre-tender Briefings
6 Aug 2003 | Top items in this issue:
NVITATION - Have you considered just what impact climate change will have on your insurance policy?
NZ Sustainable Business Conference 2003 - Invitation to Exhibit or Sponsor
Westpac saves energy and money during power crisis
The WBCSD invite you to sign up for Business & Sustainable Development newsletters
23 Jul 2003 | Top items in this issue:
NZ Herald Article - Urgent Couriers and Sustainable Development Reporting - "How to strike right balance"
Toyota's New Eco Car to be Sold Here
Manukau Youth Employment Project (MYEP)
Job Advertisement - SBN Northern Region - Ambassador/Regional Director
8 Jul 2003 | Top items in this issue:
From Waste to Living Earth - A Story about Sustainable Development
NZ Climate Change Office Releases Application Guidelines for Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements (NGAs)
ICANZ Sustainability Group Seminar: Sustainability for Beginners AND The Nature of Good Business
Compostable packaging catching on in UK
25 Jun 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Invitation - Business-Community Partnership Seminar: 8 July 2003
NZBCSD members (Sanford, Port of Tauranga, Landcare Research and Watercare Services) do well at ICANZ Sustainability Reporting Awards
Green Project Farmers Deliver Results
NZBCSD 2003 Leadership Forum Report - Engaging the Hearts and Minds of New Zealanders
10 Jun 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Waimangu Volcanic Valley wins at Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Awards
N.Z. Sustainable Business Conference 2003: Final Call for Papers
Invitation - Business-Community Partnership Seminar: 8 July 2003
Request for Energy Efficiency/Transport Management Case Studies
28 May 2003 | Top items in this issue:
SBN Breakfast: Stress in the Workplace
NZBCSD Youth Employment Project profiled for Global Summit
Business Community Engagement Workshop - final report
New e-learning tool on sustainablility from the WBCSD
13 May 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Taranaki Youth Initiative
Manukau Youth Employment Enhancement Project
Reduce Your Rubbish Campaign
SBN Breakfast: Stress in the Workplace
30 Apr 2003 | Top items in this issue:
ANZ Grow & BFEA Harvest Award - Palliser Estate Winery
SBN Breakfast: Practical Triple Bottom Line Reporting
Richard Gordon (Landcare Research) appointed to GRI Stakeholder Council
Launch of the MFE/ARC reduce your rubbish campaign
8 Apr 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Two New EECA Board Members
The Environment Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Awards
New Organisation - Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)
20 Myths about Hydrogen
26 Mar 2003 | Top items in this issue:
EVENT REMINDER - Launch of the NZBCSD Youth Employment Guide
The Warehouse Qualifies for Storebrand Investment's Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Products
ICANZ Professional Development Event - Adding Value through Sustainable Development
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) 2002 Annual Review
11 Mar 2003 | Top items in this issue:
EVENT REMINDER - Launch of the NZBCSD Youth Employment Guide
EVENT REMINDER - The Sustainable Business Network BREAKFAST SEMINAR SERIES 2003 - Business Ethics with Dr Simon Longstaff
INVITATION - Seminars on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Govt supports two wind farms with Kyoto credits
25 Feb 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Welcome to our new newsletter format
The importance of trade to the NZ economy
Linking science and public participation in sustainability - Earthwatch Institute seeks your support
UK points at near-zero carbon future and proposes a bridge over the climate divide
11 Feb 2003 | Top items in this issue:
Brands, board & business models: beyond the triple bottom line
The new WBCSD SDR guide "Striking the Balance" sets the scene for the future of business management
New WBCSD web portal guides companies through the motions of SD reporting
Unique WBCSD learning too provides a complete picture of the concept of sustainable development


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