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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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Going far, together – Partnerships critical to sustainability goals
Partnerships are critical to sustainability goals, say business leaders at the Sustainable Business Council’s Annual Meeting.
Are you struggling to recruit young people?
The Sustainable Business Council is developing a new project to help businesses employ and retain young New Zealanders in Auckland and the regions – particularly Northland and Hawkes Bay
SBC Weekly – July 6
In this week’s update, we announce our new Sustainable Business Council Advisory Board members and talk about youth employment and the Future Ready Summit.
New expertise on the SBC Advisory Board
The Sustainable Business Council is thrilled to welcome four new Advisory Board members to the team. These senior executives will bring a diverse range of views, skills and interests to the organisation.
Helen Clark – Gender equality a priority human rights issue
A priority human rights issue New Zealand needs to tackle is gender equality. That’s according to former United Nations Development Programme administrator Helen Clark.
SBC Weekly – June 29
In this week’s update, SBC members innovate to turn waste tyres into energy and win big at the Australasia Reporting Awards
Fuji Xerox’s future fleet is electric
The Fuji Xerox sustainability team road-test electric vehicles around New Zealand.
SBC Weekly – June 22
In this week’s update, Abbie Reynolds provides tips on how to avoid generational bias in your recruitment process, and SBC member L’Oreal talks about its new scholarships for kids who have been in foster care.
The number of young NZers out of work, education & training is sobering
Abbie Reynolds urges business owners and recruiters to connect more with young people. As employees they bring fresh perspectives and new skills.
New NZX guidelines a tipping point for sustainability reporting
“The new NZX corporate governance code guidelines will be a tipping point for the maturation of sustainability reporting and integrated reporting”.
Business supports mandatory sustainability reporting, says new CSR survey
Almost half the Kiwi respondents to the leading annual study of corporate social responsibility practices say sustainability reporting should be mandatory.
SBC Weekly – June 15
In this week’s update, SBC members are among the first businesses to order electric vehicles through the new EV joint procurement scheme and the Dairy Action for Climate Change is launched.