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Business sustainability efforts still falling short of consumer expectations, says new research
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) reveals Kiwi consumers believe business action is falling short of business responsibility, both in terms of climate change and environmental issues and community and social challenges. The...
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Pānui news – 24 April
In this edition of Pānui, we call for feedback on our draft submission to the CCC Pathways Consultation, we announce a new community of practice around sustainability during a recession, Robert Perry (Manager - Thriving People) is in the SBC Hot Seat, ASB gifts a new...
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2024 Better Futures: 3 opportunities for business to harness
Jay Crangle, Head of ESG On 22 March, Kantar and SBC launched the 15th edition of the Better Futures Report, which tracks consumer perspectives on environmental and social issues over time. The results of this year’s report revealed an ever-growing group of...
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2020’s vision – EG Magazine
Mike Burrell was interviewed recently on the topic of Will Covid-19’s economic disruption catalyse a more resilient and sustainable New Zealand?
Guest Blog: When is net-zero really net-zero?
The Science Based Targets initiative has published new guidance for setting credible and meaningful net-zero targets. Barbara Nebel of thinkstep-anz has the key takeaways.
Pānui News – September 24
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our joint vision with the Climate Leaders Coalition and strategies for the next five years. Synlait is a climate team player, and AA Insurance is recognised for its diversity initiative.
Business leaders join forces to ensure climate action stays top-of-agenda
More than 150 New Zealand business leaders have joined forces to collaborate on a collective vision for a sustainable, zero carbon New Zealand.
Pānui News – September 17
In this week’s Pānui, the Government announces mandatory climate-related financial risk disclosure by 2023, Gerri Ward, Z Energy talks us through NZ Retailers against Racism, and Spark’s Māori business strategy goes beyond just email signoffs.
Pānui News – September 10
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell has an update on our joint strategy launch and ACM dates, our members lead public sector reporting on carbon reductions, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s Covid-19 response was a big responsibility.
Pānui News – September 03
In this week’s Pānui, catch up on Beca’s Carbon Positive podcast, help us understand our collective impact, and the Toi Tupu fund from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei helps financial literacy.
Pānui News – August 27
In this week’s Pānui, we welcome five new board members, we check in with CFOs on sustainability, and Mike Bennetts takes the hot seat on climate change.
Five new members appointed to the SBC Advisory Board
Karen Silk, Chair of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), today announced the appointment of five new members to the SBC Advisory Board.
Pānui News – August 20
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from Colmar Brunton, Fairtrade New Zealand and ecostore about Covid-19 consumer trends, Waikato Regional Council looks set to adopt a Climate Action Roadmap, and Chapman Tripp has got the sustainability moves.
The curious incident of the sanitised sausage sizzle
At our recent webinar we asked Colmar Brunton what consumer habits and trends they’re seeing, both here and globally, during COVID.
Pānui News – August 13
In this week’s Pānui, We are thinking of all our members right now. Massey University has an important survey about public support for a green Covid-19 recovery, and Aurecon talk about why it’s adopted Fairtrade products.