The Sustainable Business Network is a not for profit organisation in New Zealand. Commonly known as the SBN, the network was created in October 2002 and is a forum for businesses who are interested in sustainable business practice and sustainable development. The Sustainable Business Network grew out of the merger of three similar organisations, Environmental Business Network, Businesses for Social Responsibility and Triple B.
The SBN defines sustainable business as integrating economic growth, social equity and environmental management. The organisation has been a leading proponent of the business case for sustainable business practice and linking sustainability minded businesses in New Zealand.
The National office of the SBN is based in New Lynn, Waitakere City, Auckland. Regional offices are also located in each of the SBN regions.
- Auckland, SBN Northern Region.
- Hamilton, SBN Waikato Region.
- Tauranga, SBN Bay of Plenty Region.
- Wellington, SBN Central Region.
- Christchurch, SBN Southern Region.
Governance of the SBN exists in the form of a National Board and five Regional Advisory Boards. The National Board is made up of five nationally elected members and five regionally elected members. The network has a diverse range of member organisations, including small & medium sized enterprises, micro businesses, large businesses and corporations, consultants, tertiary and research institutes and central and local government agencies.
The SBN operates two major programmes, The Get Sustainable Challenge and GreenFleet. In past years, the SBN has also operated a Building Cluster (which spawned the Green Building Council of New Zealand) and Organics Cluster.
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