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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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What FY2025 has in store for Thriving People
In October last year, we launched our flagship report ‘Thriving People – Strengthening the ‘S’ in ESG’. How time flies! The report showed the NZ business community has an exciting role to progress...
Pānui news – 6 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share a WBCSD article on SBC and members' work in the 'S' in ESG space, we remind members to have their say in our annual member survey, IAG establishes milestone...
Pānui news – 30 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest SBC Guide on climate adaptation, we share a case study on Chorus' diversity, equity and inclusion journey, we outline how this year's CCBC...
Pānui news – 23 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, we're seeking RFPs for an introduction to sustainability course, Genesis and Spark announce a 10-year renewable energy partnership, Charlotte Kootstra...
Pānui news – 16 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, SBC and CLC share our joint submission to the Climate Change Commission, we welcome the inquiry into a bipartisan climate adaptation framework, we share our new SBC...
Business leaders outline commitment to ambitious climate action targets
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have reinforced their joint commitment to ambitious climate action in responding to the Climate Change Commission’s...
SBC and CLC welcome bipartisan climate adaptation inquiry
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome today’s announcement from Government around a bipartisan inquiry into an enduring climate adaptation framework for...
Pānui news – 9 May
In this edition of Pānui, we share our new SBC Guide on making the business case for sustainability, we share info about the event we helped deliver on climate change and health, we share a...
Pānui news – 2 May
In this edition of Pānui, we share a final reminder to feed into SBC/CLC's submission to the CCC Pathways, we share new offerings in our Leadership in Sustainability work programme, Mike offers his...
Pānui news – 24 April
In this edition of Pānui, we call for feedback on our draft submission to the CCC Pathways Consultation, we announce a new community of practice around sustainability during a recession, Robert...
Pānui news – 18 April
In this week's edition of Pānui, Air New Zealand inks its largest SAF deal and announces its Mission Next Gen airports, MfE releases a snapshot of NZ's GHG Inventory 1990-2022, SBC steps up the...
Pānui news – 11 April
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Climate Change Commission's Pathways consultation opens, AgriZeroNZ brings on new shareholders including SBC member ASB, MfE releases its 'Our land 2024' report,...