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SBC Hot Seat with Shannil Varma (CLC Manager)
This week, we've got Shannil Varma, Manager of the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), in the hot seat. Shannil's role sits within the Climate and Nature team at SBC (which is the secretariat organisation for CLC), and he oversees all the day-to-day operations and...
Climate Leaders Coalition re-commits to ambitious climate action with new convenor
The Climate Leaders Coalition welcomes Genesis CEO Malcolm Johns as the Coalition’s new convenor, succeeding Spark CEO Jolie Hodson MNZM. Since 2018, the CEO-led Coalition, made up of 87 signatories and accounting for around 30 percent of New Zealand’s GDP, has helped...
CLC Steering Group Convenor Jolie Hodson receives King’s Birthday Honours
We are so proud to see Spark New Zealand CEO and CLC Steering Group Convenor Jolie Hodson recognised earlier this week in the King’s Birthday Honours, alongside many other incredible New Zealanders. Jolie, your leadership of the Climate Leaders Coalition has helped...
CLC and SBC welcome inquiry into bipartisan adaptation framework
SBC and CLC welcome Friday’s announcement from Government around a bipartisan inquiry into an enduring climate adaptation framework for New Zealand, which is consistent with the recommendations we have made in our pre-election policy priorities paper. “Such a...
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Synlait achieves B Corp recertification
Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) has been recertified as a B Corporation™, the global gold standard accreditation for sustainability. Synlait increased its score by 21.5% to 97.7 (previously 80.4).
COP28: Christchurch Airport among first ten in the world to achieve new standard for decarbonisation
Christchurch Airport and nine European airports are the first in the world to achieve a new level in Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), with Christchurch being the only airport in the Southern...
Netlogix received B Corp certification
Netlogix is now a Certified B Corporation – a global standard that recognises businesses working to be better, balancing purpose with profit.
Contact Energy wins Deloitte Top 200 Sustainability Leadership Award
The Sustainability Leadership award highlights businesses that are working towards creation of long term environmental, social and economic value. The judging criteria considers governance,...
Air New Zealand announces BETA’s ALIA as launch aircraft for Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme
Air New Zealand has announced the ALIA as the airline's first purchase of a next generation aircraft in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme.
Ecotricity wins Climate Leader Awards at the 2023 Sustainable Business Awards
This award, sponsored by Waka Kotahi / New Zealand Transport Agency, is presented to an organisation actively leading and delivering impact and scale with climate action.
Climate Leaders Coalition turns five – Jolie Hodson of Spark and Mike Burrell, SBC
The Climate Leaders Coalition turned five years old. Its signatories, which include some of NZ’s largest polluters, are a group of 88 companies that have committed to climate agenda and they’ve...
DB Draught Brewery completes new wastewater treatment facility
Timaru’s iconic DB Draught Brewery has completed construction of its new on-site wastewater treatment facility, meaning that 100% of its wastewater will now be treated before being returned to the...
Ecotricity win Excellence in Sustainability Award
Ecotricity were the category winners for the Excellence in Sustainability award, sponsored by Z Energy, at the 2degrees Auckland Business awards.
IAG calls on new government to prioritise flood resilience
IAG, the country’s largest insurer, has called on the new government to prioritise flood resilience work.
Orion and Ecotricity partner to deliver energy flexibility project for Canterbury
Orion has partnered with electricity retailer Ecotricity to deliver a flexibility solution for the Lincoln area.
WSP release report on working with communities to adapt to a changing climate
This report from WSP and the Helen Clark Foundation highlights a unique opportunity for positive social and economic transformation through climate adaptation.