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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 – 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.
Guest Blog: Public support for green Covid-19 recovery
A majority of New Zealanders support clean and green COVID-19 economy recovery policies, according to a recent survey by Massey University.
Pānui News – August 06
In this week’s Pānui, Ministry for the Environment releases the first National Climate Change Risk Assessment, our heavy transport emissions leaders are profiled, and Massey University launches Conversations that Count with The Spinoff.
Climate Change Risk Assessment highlights window of opportunity
The release of the National Climate Change Risk Assessment is an important step towards developing practical measures to reach our carbon zero goal.
Guest Blog: Climate change and business action
IAG have been asking New Zealanders about their attitudes towards climate change since 2018. This year’s survey shows clear support for business taking more action on climate change.
Pānui News – July 30
In this week’s Pānui, IAG reports public demand for more business action on climate change, we talk to Plant and Food Research about sustainability leadership, and Climate Leaders Coalition is two years old.