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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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Brands have the power to make the world better
Sustainability needs to be infectious and feel good. Not nostalgic. It needs to be about problem solving, with humans as the problem solvers, not the problem.
Seventeen steps to sustainability
Starting next week, Sunday Business, Stuff and the Sustainable Business Council, will be taking a look at some of the exciting projects being undertaken by New Zealand businesses large and small, that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
SBC Weekly Pānui – Sept 21
In this week’s update, we feature a new report with blueprints for businesses to navigate the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and the Institute of Directors view that climate change is a business-critical issue
Leave no New Zealander behind – an Election Manifesto
Forward-thinking companies don’t want to see anyone left behind. They believe business has a leading role to play in advancing New Zealand’s economic and social performance, as well as economic performance.
Pānui (newsletter) – Sept 14
In this week’s update, we celebrate Māori language week, give you the latest news on electric vehicle uptake in NZ, and more…
SBC Weekly – Sept 7
In this week’s update, we feature the new IoD governance guide which has new sections on sustainability and human rights in business, and the new Vlog from 4Sight Consulting gives a sneak preview of how their workplace is all about people.
Augmented reality the fastest growing consumer choice
SBC investigates why augmented reality is the fastest growing consumer choice, and how business can use mixed reality technologies to connect with consumers.
SBC Weekly – August 31
In this week’s update, we feature Abbie Reynolds’ media interviews about the Pre-election Manifesto, and provide tips for businesses that want to link strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Business Council releases its Election Manifesto
The Sustainable Business Council has released its Election Manifesto, a collaborative report representing the views of leading New Zealand businesses.
Lowering NZ emissions SBC’s top priority
The top-ranked issues Sustainable Business Council members say they would most like to work with the incoming government on.
SBC Weekly – August 24
In this week’s update, we feature SBC’s pre-election manifesto, The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayston talks about a lower-emissions pathway for the retail sector, and more…
Climate change a top priority for NZ businesses
The Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey has found climate change is one of the top ten government-related issues for businesses.