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The latest news, media statements and blogs from the Sustainable Business Council (SBC)
Adapt and thrive: Building a climate-resilient Aotearoa New Zealand
All New Zealanders can adapt to the locked-in effects of climate change. The sooner we act, the more effective that action will be.
Sea level rise reality hits home
NZ SeaRise, a five-year research project led by scientists at Victoria University of Wellington published a tool yesterday that allows you to see exactly which areas will be affected by sea level rises.
Organisations Become Southern Heroes To Support Health Workers
Business South has led the development of a collaborative initiative to support southern health care workers as they respond to rapidly increasing COVID-19 case numbers in the community during the current Omicron outbreak.
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Social procurement – a match made in heaven [Newsroom]
In 2017, two companies started the business equivalent of an “opposite side of the tracks” dating process.
On the one side, New Zealand Post, a 180-year-old, 7000-worker corporate.
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Sustainability, a powerful move for SMEs – ASB [NZ Herald]
In tough times, sustainability can reduce cost and also add value to your business. Check out this resource explaining how reducing your carbon and resource use, attract and retain staff and also the growing consumer opportunities in this space. All add to your bottom line.
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Wellington Chamber receives Council funding for Sustainability bootcamp series [Stuff]
Five organisations have been granted $174,250 in council funding towards climate-friendly projects in the capital.