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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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2021 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Sustainable Business Network (SBN) have kicked off their second annual survey on the sustainability profession and are inviting eligible participants to take part.

Pānui News – January 14
Welcome to 2021. In this week’s Pānui, former chair Alistair Davis is honoured for his sustainability work, and we’re not scared of the future of work.

Pānui News – December 17
For our final edition of Panui for 2020, SBC executive director Mike Burrell signs off with some highlights.

Pānui News – December 10
In this week’s Pānui, Toyota backs a feebate scheme and new insights are shared into ESG reporting.

Pānui News – December 3
In this week’s Pānui, Covid-19 has sparked more sustainability conversations, Unilever launch the Leftover Lunch Truck, and Christchurch Airport is recognised for carbon reduction.

Business leaders welcome public sectors acceleration to zero carbon
The Sustainable Busines Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the Government’s announcement to accelerate the public sector’s race to zero carbon within the next five years

Pānui News – November 26
In this week’s Pānui, Covid-19 has sparked more sustainability conversations, Unilever launch the Leftover Lunch Truck, and Christchurch Airport is recognised for carbon reduction.

Pānui News – November 19
In this week’s Pānui, Mike sits down with one of our new board members, Steinlager goes carbon zero and representation is key for Countdown sustainability goals.

Climate top of agenda for sustainable businesses
We have learned from Covid that by working together we could bend the curve. Now it’s time for us to work together to bend another curve – New Zealand emissions.

Pānui News – November 12
In this week’s Pānui, Mondelēz New Zealand is working to protect the Hochstetter’s frog, SBC is in strong voice at the Climate Change and Business Conference, and Vero Insurance and Good Shepherd NZ are making insurance more accessible.

Pānui News – November 05
In this week’s Pānui, we share tips on getting the most out of SBC communications channels, Toitū Envirocare helps small businesses and supply chains assess their emissions, and Countdown asks customers to love The Odd Bunch.

Guest Blog: Sustainability Reporting: a worthy endeavour
Sustainability reporting can be daunting for smaller organisations. thinkstep-anz share their reporting journey to help others on the path to success.