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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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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 – July 23
In this week’s Pānui, Z Energy leads NZ retailers against racism, Oxygen Consulting launches a carbon management package, and Suncorp takes one giant step closer to its RE100 goals.
Pānui News – July 16
In this week’s Pānui, Toitū Envirocare’s new Farm Carbon Footprint programme, another sustainability workshop for CFOs, and NZ Post helps its contractors into EVs.
Pānui News – July 09
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from Mercury about the new Cosy programme, Kate looks at how heavy transport can get to zero emissions, and we welcome the Building for Climate Change Programme.
When the rubber hits the road for emissions
We are working with heavy transport companies to develop a low emissions pathway that will halve emissions from the domestic freight sector by 2030, and be net zero by 2050.
Building for Climate Change programme a historic leap towards zero carbon
A new programme, which sets a firm course for the Building and Construction sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is welcomed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC).
Pānui News – July 02
In this week’s Pānui, L’Oréal launches its new sustainability program, Synlait is now a B Corp, and thinkstep-anz looks at whether recycling is always the best environmental choice.
Pānui News – June 25
In this week’s Pānui, we look at what’s inside The Forever Project, Unilever raises the bar on climate and nature goals, and Westpac are lending CoGo a hand to help Kiwis track our carbon footprint.
Future-focused port investment a winner
New Zealand is set to benefit from New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) move to support projects that will cut emissions at Wellington’s CentrePort.
Guest Blog: Getting Future Fit after Covid-19
Now that we’re getting off the couch after Covid-19, it’s time to get your business fit for the future. But what tool to use?
Pānui News – June 18
In this week’s Pānui, Pravin Sawmy delves into the Member Review process, Auckland Council and Proxima talk future-fitness and Wright Communications is recognised for excellent in communications.
Pānui News – June 11
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our Member Review report, looking at how our members are reporting on sustainability as well as putting it into practice.
Preparing for “the new normal”
As we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, Robert Perry looks at how our members are getting ready for “the new normal”.