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Government makes announcement on future of LNG | The Government has confirmed it will contract to build an LNG import facility which it says will support national energy security. With aims to sign a contract by the middle of 2026, the proposed Taranaki-based facility could begin receiving LNG in 2027 or early 2028. Read full details of the announcement here. | | | |
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Missed our SLP 2026 Taster session? Catch Up Here |
Time is running out to secure early-bird rates for the 2026 Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP). Curious about how SLP can help sustainability leadership in your organisation? Check out our recent taster session for insights from SBC, Catapult and past participants. Register by 27 February to secure your early bird spot.
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Landmark Kapuni Project reaches Financial Close | Hiringa Energy and its partners have achieved Financial Close for the Kapuni Project. This new initiative is Aotearoa NZ’s first large scale integration of wind, industrial renewable electricity supply, and green hydrogen production. Located in South Taranaki, the facility will produce green hydrogen that can be scaled in line with market growth. Read more here. | | | |
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WM New Zealand Hits 3 Million Electric Truck KMs |
WM New Zealand has reached a major sustainability milestone, surpassing 3 million kilometres driven by its electric heavy vehicle fleet. Their rapidly growing fleet now includes 60 electric heavy vehicles, mostly built through in-house conversions, and has avoided nearly 5,600 tonnes of CO₂e since the programme began in 2016. Read more here.
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A Circular Economy is Much More Than Recycling | Despite the huge volumes of waste New Zealand generates, less than one percent of material flows are recovered or recycled. This recent article from the University of Auckland highlights how moving towards a circular economy; designing systems to minimise waste, cut emissions, and build resilience could help address this challenge. Read more here. | | | |
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In this week’s Reporting Corner we are pleased to present a report from Wright Communications.
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Don’t forget the SPR survey is LIVE | There’s still time to complete the Sustainability Professionals Survey, open to all eligible professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whether sustainability is a part of your role or all of it, we’re looking for responses. Your input helps ensure this year’s report reflects the reality of the profession today. Take a moment to complete the survey. | | | |
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Sustainability Leadership Programme Taster Webinar
Watch our online taster session for the Sustainability Leadership programme hosted by SBC’s Rebecca Lowe, and Catapult’s Andrea Thompson. You'll hear from past participants and learn how SLP could help you to push the sustainability dial at your organisation.
Watch here. | | | |
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Save the Date: Futures Report Launch Event Auckland | 26 February 2026 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Sustainable Business Council has partnered with Kantar to deliver the 2026 Better Futures report. The report provides businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand with the essential consumer insights on sustainability, highlighting the social and environmental issues that matter the most to people living in New Zealand. | |
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Sustainability Leadership Programme 2026 Hybrid Course | March – July 2026
Being equipped with Sustainability Leadership skills is one of the key levers that allows organisations to accelerate their sustainability progress. Grow your confidence, networks and ability to make an impact through the 2026 Sustainability Leadership Programme, a partnership between Catapult and SBC designed to help you develop the leadership skills needed to help embed sustainability at the heart of your business. | |
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WBCSD 2026 Sustainability Outlook Online | 17/18 February 2026
Mobilising the Global Network for Regional Action. Designed to celebrate the Global Network and explore how sustainability trends will shape business action in the year ahead, the virtual event will include updates from a range of global business leaders and experts including Peter Bakker (WBCSD CEO) and Ilham Kadri (Syensqo CEO and WBCSD Chair). | |
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Electrify your business – SME cost-saving webinar Online | 24 February 2026 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Electrify your SME to make it more efficient and competitive. Our practical webinar brings together experts across energy, finance and property. They will tackle the barriers SMEs face when electrifying their business, including upfront costs, landlord constraints and infrastructure readiness. You’ll learn where electrification makes sense, what support is available and how New Zealand businesses are already moving forward. | |
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Beyond the election: A new mandate for our environment Auckland | 24 - 25 June 2026
Beyond the election focuses on the next term of government. Held at a critical time, just over 4 months out from our General Election, the conference will review key environmental challenges facing Aotearoa and the adequacy of responses from all political parties. We will critique the workability of recent reforms and propose solutions to amend or replace bad law that risks harm to our natural world. The conference will also seek to identify common ground across the political divide - where shared purpose can drive enduring environmental outcomes. | |
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Please send Pānui stories (50 words plus square image) or event listings (100 words plus banner image) to sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz by Wednesday 12pm. | | | |
See guidelines around SBC's expectations of member communications and transparency here. | | | |
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