Today’s announcement by the Environment Minister Amy Adams that the Government will legislate for independent environmental reporting is an important step forward for the future of New Zealand’s economy and environment.
Sustainable Business
Wakeup call for NZ business on climate change
CDP Australia and New Zealand Climate Change Report released today, which analyses how NZX 50 and ASX 200 businesses are tackling climate change.
Sustainable use of resources to grow economy
BusinessNZ has welcomed the latest report for the Business Growth Agenda, Building Natural Resources.
NZ scores on energy sustainability
NZ has scored highly in an international survey of energy sustainability.
Water recommendations positive
The third report of the Land and Water Forum brings useful recommendations for improving NZ’s freshwater management.
Sustainable Business Council appoints executive director
Business sustainability advocate Penny Nelson has been appointed Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council.
Banning industrial CERs will result in increased costs for all says BusinessNZ
The Government’s announcement that it is banning industrial gas certified emission reduction units (CERs) from being purchased in NZ will potentially have a serious knock-on effect to the costs felt by businesses and households, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive, Phil O’Reilly.
Energy strategies balanced, forward-looking
National strategies released today for energy and energy efficiency show a balanced approach, says BusinessNZ.
New partnerships contribute to global picture of sustainability
BusinessNZ and Landcare Research have partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), to provide an accurate and complete sustainability reports database for NZ.
Sustainability & Life Cycle Management
BusinessNZ is delighted to host Future Footprints: Sustainability in the Marketplace with the NZ Life Cycle Management Centre
The future of water
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ
Water Management: Issues & Solutions
A paper developed by BusinessNZ in association with the Sustainable Business Forum.