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Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), draws on the insights from sustainability professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, unpacking capability and competencies, remuneration, job opportunities, and overall wellbeing.
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Pānui news – 24 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover COP30 overflow badge applications opening, the ICJ says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions and protect the climate, $265 million private capital unlocked through Low Emission Transport Fund, Susty Superstars Podcast -...
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Exploring inner development at Beca: A leadership lens on sustainable impact
Beca’s Chief Sustainability Officer Sanchia Jacobs reflects on the importance of exploring inner development for sustainable impact in leadership in this guest blog
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Making sense of mental wellbeing at work – thoughts from Robert Perry
SBC recently hosted a Spotlight Series webinar which started a very important conversation around demystifying mental wellbeing at work and shared practical insights, tools and actions leaders...

Pānui news – 16 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, Mike gives an update on SBC's upcoming Climate work, SBC members win big at the HRNZ awards, we share Mike's BusinessDesk interview on the importance of mitigation,...

Pānui news – 9 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our refreshed strategy which was launched at the Welcome Back event, we announce the appointment of Antonia Burbidge as SBC's Head of Climate and...

Pushing the sustainability ceiling: Celebrating the women on SBC’s Advisory Board
International Women’s Day (8 March) is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn from the inspiring wāhine in our lives – and we at SBC don’t have to look far to find fantastic examples of female...

Pānui news – 2 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, we introduce the new THRIVE Future of Work ecosystem, SBC members give their thoughts on how New Zealand can bounce back from the storms, 3R Group calls for...

Pānui news – 23 February
In this week's edition of Pānui, we read thought leadership pieces from 3R Group, Suncorp, ASB and Air New Zealand, we release the newest SBC Talks Tools video with CarbonClick, NZGIF launches the...

Pānui news – 16 February
In this week's Pānui, our thoughts go out to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, we get a video update from Mike Burrell, we learn about the Hydrogen Consortium launched by SBC members Hiringa, Air...

Pānui news – 9 February
In this week's Pānui, we share the launch of the 2023 Insights on Sustainability Professionals research survey, Air New Zealand brings on more partners for its zero carbon fleet, Genesis purchase a...

2023 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fourth annual survey on the sustainability profession in New Zealand and are inviting eligible participants to take part.

Pānui news – 2 February
In this week's Pānui, Professor James Renwick from Victoria University explains how the recent flooding is linked to climate change, Toyota says it might cap its ute sales to reduce emissions, we...

Pānui news – 26 January
In this week's Pānui, Accenture releases a survey about CEOs and sustainability, SBC shares its two communities of practitioners, Toyota and the Battery Industry Group tackle EV battery recycling,...

Activate the Allies: Sustainability is no longer a ‘role for one’
Working towards sustainability initiatives is no longer limited to those with ‘sustainability’ in their job title – we have seen in recent years, both through research and our membership, a shift in...