Advisory group says to green across the economy6 Mar 2012 – Green growth is an issue for the entire economy, says Phil O’Reilly Chair of the Green Growth Advisory Group. more »
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Environmental impacts cost 41c in every $1 of revenue? 20 Feb 2012 – If companies had to pay for the full environmental costs of their activities, they would have lost 41 cents out of every dollar earned in... more » Horizon acquires ShapeNZ 2 Feb 2012 – Horizon Research Limited has acquired the ShapeNZ research service from the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). more » New research papers discuss emissions, water quality trading, land tenure 25 Jan 2012 – Motu has recently released a number of papers around environmental regulation. more » Can your grocery shopping change the world? 9 Jan 2012 – Can your grocery shop really save the world - and would you spend any more if it did? more »
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New researchSurvey: How sustainability cuts NZ businesses' costs, lifts profitsA new ShapeNZ/Fairfax Media survey, published in The Independent, reveals how businesses are profiting from sustainability initiatives. The full report is here more »
More organisations buying on sustainability crtieria than priceMore New Zealand organisations buy products on sustainable criteria than purely on price
(30 per cent versus 22 per cent), according to the first results published from a major national ShapeNZ/Fairfax media survey. more »
Funding policies to stimulate 670,000-home performance upgradeNearly six out of 10 New Zealand homeowners can't afford to upgrade their poorly performing homes. This report details what private and public sector policies will result in 670,000 taking action in the next 10 years. more »
HSBC reports on global economic stimulus packages' efforts to tackle climate changeGovernments are facing a triple crisis of economic downturn, energy insecurity and climate change. In this report HSBC has analysed more than 20 economic recovery packages and finds governments have allocated more than US$430bn in fiscal stimulus to key climate change investment themes. And this is just the beginning... more »
First NZ Green IT study shows companies struggling with sustainabilityTwo-thirds of New Zealand businesses are struggling to act sustainably, according to the first New Zealand research into „Green IT‟ by IBM and the Sustainable Business Council. more »
 What 1000 CEOs say about sustainable developmentEnd consumers as well as business and government customers are increasingly driving a company’s strategy for developing sustainable products and services, according to the largest global study of chief executives on the issue. The recesion has grown interest in sustainable practice, not reduced it. more »
 What will make 59% of your staff want to leave?This new ShapeNZ research shows 59 per cent of New Zealanders - and 67% of managers - are likely to walk away from their jobs if they perceive their employer to be socially irresponsible. more »
 The values driving KiwisIt's the environment plus higher incomes. Kiwis want both, according to this third survey tracking their environmental concerns and values. more »
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PathfindersFour ways to capture the Solution Seeker marketMoxie Design Ltd and ShapeNZ have updated nationwide research on the "Solution Seeker" market in New Zealand. This presentation details recent market research andlists the four steps businesses can take to capture this important group. more »
How mobiles and broadband improve quality of life, productivityKiwis believe they are more productive at work and have less of an impact on the environment as a result of mobile phones and broadband at home, according to this ShapeNZ study. more »
Coalition Policy Options GuideThe Business Council has published New Zealand's first Coalition Policy Options Guide. Drawing on two years' ShapeNZ nationwide polling research, it provides a level of agreement score across all parties on 149 policy options. more »
$12.3 billion investment benefit from emissions tradingNew research commissioned by the Business Council, and a special briefing report to MPs, shows the passage of emissions trading law this year could underpin and trigger new investment worth more than $12.3 billion over the next 10 years. It could create more than 9,600 new jobs paying more than $5.5 billion a year in new wages. more »
SBC Report: Business opportunities and climate changeThis Business Council report reviews business opportunities arising from climate change and can be downloaded free. more »
Shell Sustainability FundThe Shell New Zealand Sustainability Fund is focussed on enabling the SMEs sector to overcome the barriers to their participation in sustainable development and fills a crucial gap in the path to a sustainable future for New Zealand. more »
Keep abreast of today's world news on sustainability issuesClick here to view the WBCSD newsletters more »
 How you make millions from sustainability?Other firms are making millions from becoming sustainable. This new Forum for the Future toolkit guides you through making the business case. more »
 New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment systemNew Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system is now successfully operating in Southland. It could have nationwide application, says MWH. more »
 Give us a home on the range - within limitsKiwis don’t want urban expansion to continue unchecked. There is strong support for councils limiting urban development and building multi-use centres near people's homes according to new a new book from the Centre for Sustainable Cities, featuring ShapeNZ research. more »
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PublicationsLive carbon emissions counterThe Carbon Counter displays the running total amount of long-lived greenhouse gasses in the earth's atmosphere, measured in metric tons. The calculator, launched by Deutsche Bank is here more »
New Zealanders’ Attitudes to Climate ChangeThis national ShapeNZ survey of 2851 New Zealanders, commissioned by the Business Council, covers people’s views on climate change, its management, and a wide range of policy options. A full copy is available here. more »
World consumption patterns not sustainableCurrent global consumption patterns are unsustainable, according to a new report by business leaders. more »
Low carbon. The new challenge for businessThe Business Council's 2008 Annual Review covers the world mega trend toward a low carbon economy - its threats and opportunities for New Zealand business. more »
MAF report - new climate change business opportunitiesA report prepared by consultancy SKM for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry identifies the "Go" opportunities for business arising from climate change and emissions pricing - and indicates actions required to make them happen. The full report is here more »
 Why business as usual will end by 2050: the vast opportunitiesThe Business Council's 2010 Annual Review details new opportunities for New Zealand companies to lift profits.
A full copy of the review is here more »
 The Warehouse's major social, environmental updateThe Warehouse has released its 2010 community and environmental report, detailing major efforts ranging from ethical supply chain management to cutting plastic bag use by 82%.
The full report is available here. more »
 What makes a Green job a decent one?A new scoping study on making green jobs decent jobs, available here in full. more »
 New FREE guide to emissions tradingThis new guide to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme from Business Council member company MWH provides a straight forward summary of how you may be affected and the measures you can take to minimise risk and maximise opportunities under the scheme. more »
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