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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 26
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our first Future of Work case study with Auckland Airport, we celebrate our Women of Influence with Westpac and Stuff, and Katherine at Auckland Transport talks about sustainability leadership.
Pānui News – September 19
In this week’s Pānui, a new report looks at transforming land use to feed the world, we’re calling for innovators for the Future of Work, and Westpac NZ looks at solutions for the gender pay gap.
Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals into business
The SDGs provide a way for businesses to make a difference, even if they haven’t considered sustainability before. Abbie talks about what she learnt in New York and how smaller businesses can engage with the SDGs.
Pānui News – September 12
In this week’s Pānui, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Spark Financial Markets Authority and Institute of Directors mark #TeWikioteReoMaori and WBCSD releases Smart Freight Procurement Guidelines.
Pānui News – September 05
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our member review, we talk to ecostore about their new sustainability report, and The Warehouse unveils a new initiative to support ethical sourcing.
Five things I learnt from the Sustainability Leadership Programme
Jay Crangle, our Events and Training Manager, looks back on a packed few months of the Sustainability Leadership Programme, culminating in the final session on Leading Culture.
Pānui News – August 29
In this week’s Pānui, an electric way to get your groceries and we announce a new event to help you EMBED climate action in your business.
Pānui News – August 22
In this week’s Pānui, we signal some changes at the top for SBC, and we celebrate the significant milestones of 20 years of sustainable business at our Annual Council Meeting.
Abbie Reynolds stepping down after three years
Abbie Reynolds, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council, has announced she is stepping down after more than three years on the job.
(Un)learning our way to the future of work together
Find out what’s new in our Future of Work programme, and how you can be involved.
Pānui News – August 15
In this week’s Pānui, EV projects get a boost, Oji looks at better recycling, and 3R has the lowdown on product stewardship.
Fly me to the moon – another Sustainability Leadership report
Jay Crangle, our new Events and Training Manager, reflects on her second workshop at our Sustainability Leadership Programme, delivered by Catapult. This time we go via the moon landing to how we respond to challenges has so much to do with whether we approach them with gloomy pessimism or curious optimism.