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SBC and CLC welcome the new Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions

Business leaders make collective response to climate consultation

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have partnered in their response to the independent Climate Change Commission’s first package of draft advice to Government.

The submission represents the views of around 150 businesses that contribute more than a third of New Zealand’s GDP and are committed to the country’s zero carbon future.

Bring on EVs, incoming government urged

Bring on EVs, incoming government urged

Suggestions for decarbonsing vehicles, removing fringe benefit tax (FBT) on EVs, subsidising e-bikes and introducing road congestion charges are among 26 actions costing about $7.3 billion the Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition want the incoming government to consider.

Business leaders set out 26 recommendations for climate action

Business leaders set out 26 recommendations for climate action

In a briefing released today, 150 business leaders are urging the incoming Government to work in partnership with business to build momentum towards achieving New Zealand’s zero carbon goal.

The briefing, commissioned by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), represents the collective views of their members and signatories on climate action priorities.

Business leaders unite in support of climate action

Business leaders unite in support of climate action

Two climate-focused business groups, The CEO-led Climate Leaders’ Coalition, and the Sustainable Business Council have got together to share resources, amplify their message and accelerate climate action.

Kathryn Ryan talks to Mike Bennetts, Convenor of the Climate Leaders Coalition & CEO of Z Energy and Mike Burrell, Executive Director of the SBC about how it can be done without losing jobs.

After the election, the combined group plans to present its prioritised recommendations to the next Government about policies on emissions and investments it would like to see.

Business leaders join forces to ensure climate action stays top-of-agenda

Business leaders join forces to ensure climate action stays top-of-agenda

More than 150 New Zealand business leaders have joined forces to collaborate on a collective vision for a sustainable, zero carbon New Zealand.

Leading business organisations, the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), today launched their new strategies with a shared vision bringing more opportunities for them to partner on key climate action initiatives.