Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ, asking the question: “Are we really clean and green?”
Commentaries
Statements by BusinessNZ on issues relevant to enterprise in New Zealand.
Action needed on ETS improvements
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ on the Emissions Trading Scheme.
The business of transparency – your next move
Opinion piece by Jacinta Syme, Manager Sustainable Business Forum, BusinessNZ.
New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme
Brief overview of the key aspects of New Zealand’s revised emissions trading scheme (NZ ETS).
Taxing Growth & Development
A critical review of the role of development and financial contributions.
The subsidy myth
Analysis of Sustainability Council claims in ‘ETS: Bill to a Future Generation’.
Budget 2009 – Key Issues and Outcomes
BusinessNZ’s summary of the 2009 Budget.
BusinessNZ recommendations: Response to global financial crisis
BusinessNZ offers a set of recommendations for responding to the current crisis, based on the need for an effective and coherent plan.
Business and emissions trading
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ, on the Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill.
Australian Innovation Review
Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ, reports on his visit to Australia to learn more about the innovation frame work in Australia and how NZ might take advantage of potential changes in the Australian environment.
Need to heed global forces
BusinessNZ makes the case for global, not just national, carbon trading.
Carbon trading intentions
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ, on carbon trading.