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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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International tool helps get business’ sustainability under way
The benefits of being a sustainable business are well established. The trouble is: business leaders often tell me they don’t know where to start.
NZ business pushes the electric vehicle pedal
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand is accelerating. There are nearly 4000 on our roads, and every month that number grows exponentially.
SBC Weekly – August 17
In this week’s update, we talk to employers about their strategy to work with young people, and feature Contact Energy’s new Green Borrowing Programme.
Inside the boardroom – incorporating sustainability into corporate governance
The environment that New Zealand directors are operating in is changing rapidly. Global capital markets are transforming as investors and consumers increasingly consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in their investment and purchasing decisions.
SBC Weekly – August 10
In this week’s update, we talk about moving to a low-emissions economy and you can watch the video of Professor Will Steffen talking about climate change.
We have no time left – Professor Will Steffen on climate change action and policy
Professor Will Steffen had some sobering messages for Kiwi businesses about the magnitude of climate change. He says we must act with urgency.
Tips and tools to employ young people – the Future Ready Summit focus
By 2020 half of the global workforce will be Generation Y or Millennials. That means fifty per cent of workers will be 36 or younger. As employers, we need to make sure we are well positioned to attract this talent.
SBC Weekly – August 3
In this week’s update, we share media coverage of the Future Ready Summit on youth unemployment, and celebrate Spark achieving Rainbow Tick certification.
The art of adaptive leadership – a Future Leaders Programme update
Session two of the Future Leaders Programme kicks off tomorrow – and Catapult and the Sustainable Business Council are excited.
SBC Weekly – July 27
In this week’s update we talk about the new Emissions Trading Scheme announcement and an upcoming conference on electric vehicles.
SBC Weekly – July 20
In this week’s update, we highlight the new Natural Capital Protocol Toolkit and two new ‘Let’s Talk Sustainability’ podcasts from EY.
SBC Weekly – July 13
In this week’s update, we look at our new programme to help youth get into meaningful work and Z Energy’s donations to help Trees that Count plant more native trees.