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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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Guest Blog: Sustainability Leadership Programme 2020 – adapting to virtual
Andrea Thompson from Catapult talks about creating magic in the zoom at this month’s SLP workshop
Pānui News – May 14
In this week’s Pānui, SkyCity launches two new partnerships, and Synlait responds to the challenges of milk processing during a pandemic.
Response and Recovery Fund an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future
We welcome the Government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget.
An unexpected crystal ball: Good Life 2.0 Playbook
Jay Crangle caught up with SBC alumna Alison Herft this week to talk lockdown living and what consumers might be looking for post-Covid-19.
Pānui News – May 07
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell has an update on SBC strategy, we profile Toitū Envirocare, and Jay Crangle looks at what will be important to New Zealanders during the recovery.
Business responses by sector
Member stories by sector - Covid-19We are sharing stories about our members’ initiatives in these challenging times. Send your stories to [email protected] 3...
Navigating new ways of working in the recovery
Diane Edwards shared some insights from Ports of Auckland’s journey with Robert Perry to shed some light on what’s likely to happen next and how business can prepare.
Pānui News – Apr 30
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about members innovating for Level 3, we hear how members are helping NZ, and Rob Perry looks at how Ports of Auckland is adapting for the Future of Work now it has arrived.
Pānui News – Apr 23
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about member opportunities to shape our new strategy, members show their gratitude to their essential workers, and Westpac New Zealand supports mental well-being for NZers.
Leading out from inside our bubbles
How do we forge a pathway towards sustainable, resilient, regenerative development that delivers positive impacts for people, planet and prosperity? Robert Perry reflects on the opportunity for us to show our collective leadership as businesses.
Pānui News – Apr 16
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell looks at what life might be like under level 3 and 2 and Rob Perry examines how we can lead from within our bubbles.
Setting up your online workshop for success
Or, how to move a big event online with very little notice.