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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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Advancing climate action at COP23
A lot has happened in twelve months, and it feels like we have the bit between our teeth. We’ve got plenty to navigate in the year ahead, but we’re not debating the need for climate change action any longer. COP23
Valuing Natural Capital
Climate change and freshwater policies got more air time in the 2017 General Election campaign than in any year previous. It reflects a growing awareness of the state of the natural resources we use, which underpin our economy, our international reputation, and perhaps most importantly, our sense of cultural identity and well-being.
Pānui (newsletter) – Nov 2
In this week’s update, we highlight the global meeting on climate change in Bonn, COP23, and we cover Vector’s move to become the first corporate accredited Living Wage Employer.
Note to SBC members on new government
It’s true that a week is a long time in politics. Since our last Panui we have a new government who have already made major sustainability policy commitments.
Pānui (newsletter) – Oct 26
In this week’s Pānui, we take a look businesses’ contribution to NZ’s shift to a low emissions economy, and Fairfax’s article on SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
Our atmosphere and climate 2017 report
It’s important for us to focus on a few very important things in the face of such grim reading. This data doesn’t tell the story of the effort, investment, time and energy that many people and businesses are putting into addressing climate change.
A sobering read: Our atmosphere and climate 2017 report
The data shows us the nature of the change that is taking place, and the scale of the challenge we face. It reinforces, yet again, the urgent need for business, government and people to work together, to develop a vision and action plan to transition to a low emissions economy.
Business leaders meet on climate action
Last Thursday a bunch of New Zealand’s most respected business leaders had dinner together. To talk about climate change. And explore what they might do together to make a difference.
Pānui (newsletter) – Oct 12
In this week’s update, SBC Abbie Reynolds writes about a dinner with CEOs about what business can do about climate change, and we feature Westpac action on poverty and financial investment in the low emissions economy.
Pānui (newsletter) – Oct 5
In this week’s update, we take a look at Air New Zealand’s new initiatives, Countdown’s plan to phase out single-use bags and more…
SBC Weekly Pānui – Sept 28
In this week’s update, we announce the Fairfax news series on the Sustainable Development Goals, and new events.
Putting the Global Goals into action: 23 leaders and 21 recommendations
Putting the Global Goals into action: 23 leaders and 21 recommendations SOURCE: Kate Alcock, Climate & Resources ManagerThis year’s SBC Future Leaders’ Programme was...