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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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Pānui News – Dec 16
In this week’s Pānui, we unwrap new climate initiatives, we bid farewell to Advisory Board member Peter Simons, and we wish all our members happy holidays.
Pānui News – Dec 09
In this week’s Pānui, NZ Post and New Zealand Green Investment Finance will accelerate the uptake of EVs. Synlait, Danone, AgResearch and MPI work together on regenerative farming practices, and CLC signatories Eastland Group and Trust Tairawhiti drive climate action in Gisborne.
Thriving through to 2022
Thriving People Manager Rob Perry reflects on his top five 2021 highlights, and looks forward to what’s coming up in 2022.
Pānui News – Dec 02
In this week’s Pānui, Christchurch Airport to generate renewable energy at scale, we welcome our first summer intern, and WSP commits to halving the carbon footprint of its infrastructure designs and advice by 2030.
Leadership in trackpants – lessons from 2021
Leadership Manager Jay Crangle reflects on what we’ve learnt from the high profile speakers we’ve hosted this year in our Taking the Lead webinar series.
Pānui News – Nov 25
In this week’s Pānui, SBC and CLC release our response to the ERP discussion document, we say farewell and thanks to Wayne McNee, and we welcome our new Events Manager.
It’s time to turn climate ambition into action
SBC and the Climate Leaders Coalition have prepared a joint submission on Emissions Reduction Plan discussion document.
COP26 Wrap up
The key takeaways from COP26 in Glasgow.
Pānui News – Nov 18
In this week’s Pānui Rod Oram and the Climate Action team wrap up COP26, Spark, NZ Post and ASB are all on board for FutureFit, and Transpower offshoot Energy Market Services helps consumers track emissions from power use.
Pānui News – Nov 11
In this week’s Pānui we have more from Rod Oram and our members at COP26, SBC members take centre stage at APEC, and we welcome Counties Energy.
NZ business at COP26: Dave Rouse, CarbonClick
We talked to some of those who will be taking part on the ground in Glasgow to find out why they are going, and what they are hoping to achieve.
2021 CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey results
The 2021 CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey has found that two-thirds of CFOs are on their organisation’s sustainability transition but there is an opportunity for greater and faster action.