Putting the Global Goals into action: 23 leaders and 21 recommendations SOURCE: Kate Alcock, Climate & Resources ManagerThis year’s SBC Future Leaders’ Programme was focused on developing leadership for action on the UN’s Sustainable...
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Brands have the power to make the world better
Sustainability needs to be infectious and feel good. Not nostalgic. It needs to be about problem solving, with humans as the problem solvers, not the problem.
Augmented reality the fastest growing consumer choice
SBC investigates why augmented reality is the fastest growing consumer choice, and how business can use mixed reality technologies to connect with consumers.
Lowering NZ emissions SBC’s top priority
The top-ranked issues Sustainable Business Council members say they would most like to work with the incoming government on.
Inside the boardroom – incorporating sustainability into corporate governance
The environment that New Zealand directors are operating in is changing rapidly. Global capital markets are transforming as investors and consumers increasingly consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in their investment and purchasing decisions.
We have no time left – Professor Will Steffen on climate change action and policy
Professor Will Steffen had some sobering messages for Kiwi businesses about the magnitude of climate change. He says we must act with urgency.
Tips and tools to employ young people – the Future Ready Summit focus
By 2020 half of the global workforce will be Generation Y or Millennials. That means fifty per cent of workers will be 36 or younger. As employers, we need to make sure we are well positioned to attract this talent.
The art of adaptive leadership – a Future Leaders Programme update
Session two of the Future Leaders Programme kicks off tomorrow – and Catapult and the Sustainable Business Council are excited.
Going far, together – Partnerships critical to sustainability goals
Partnerships are critical to sustainability goals, say business leaders at the Sustainable Business Council’s Annual Meeting.
Are you struggling to recruit young people?
The Sustainable Business Council is developing a new project to help businesses employ and retain young New Zealanders in Auckland and the regions – particularly Northland and Hawkes Bay
Helen Clark – Gender equality a priority human rights issue
A priority human rights issue New Zealand needs to tackle is gender equality. That’s according to former United Nations Development Programme administrator Helen Clark.
Fuji Xerox’s future fleet is electric
The Fuji Xerox sustainability team road-test electric vehicles around New Zealand.