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Consumers hold the line on sustainability, expect business to do the same
New research shows that while the cost of living remains top concern for New Zealand’s consumers, their commitment to sustainability remains strong. The Kantar and Sustainable Business Council (SBC) Better Futures 2025 report - now in its 16th year, surveyed 1,000 New...
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Pānui news – 24 April
In this edition of Pānui we cover Beca's new Chief Sustainability Officer role, MoE's proposal to amend waste legislation, The Ākina Foundation's final Impact Report, the XRB's call for expressions of interest for the Chair of the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance...
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Redefining employee health by moving to holistic wellbeing
By Robert Perry (Manager - Thriving People) For most Kiwi adults, the majority of our daily life is spent at work. Employers therefore have a unique opportunity to create the conditions for employees to thrive, including employee health and wellbeing. To...
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Watercare “moving Beyond Diversity” with new trans policy
Following SBC’s 2021 Thriving People ‘Moving Beyond Diversity’ series of Hui, SBC speaks to Watercare’s Larisa Kamysheva about how this important mahi is continuing to thrive within their organisation.
Adaptation and building resilience to climate change
With the Government due to release its draft National Adaptation Plan for consultation this month, SBC Principal Advisor Climate Action & CLC Manager Laurette Siemonek reflects on the criticality of adaptation, the work SBC and CLC are already doing in this space, as well as the upcoming engagement process for developing a joint SBC/CLC response to the draft plan.
Pānui News – Mar 31
In this week’s Pānui, Karen Silk reflects on her time as SBC Chair, Silver Fern Farms discuss regenerating the land, Firstgas is turning kerbside waste into energy, and StatsNZ reveals the latest research on businesses and climate action.
Pānui News – Mar 24
In this week’s Pānui, Better Futures 2022 launches, NZTE share sustainable packaging resources, Air New Zealand and Trees That Count join forces, and join SBC Comms team!
Better Futures 2022
New research reveals New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their economic and social wellbeing off the back of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Pānui News – Mar 17
In this week’s Pānui, thanks to our members for joining our Reconnect in 2022 event, NZPost tells us EV’s are driving their sustainability future, a new Thriving People video on making people-first climate plans, and how Westpac are saving money and the planet.
Collaboration key to driving a new freight model
Climate Manager Kate Ferguson reflects on the successful SBC collaboration behind the pathway to decarbonise the freight sector, and the steps underway to now develop a model to implement some of the opportunities the work identified.
Pānui News – Mar 10
In this week’s Pānui, Counties Energy are giving a new use to old EV batteries, Aurecon shares the development and the future of electric ferries, our Climate Manager Kate Ferguson discusses decarbonising freight, and don’t miss out applying for SLP.
Pānui News – Mar 3
In this week’s Pānui, the latest warnings from the IPCC, the launch of Chapter Zero NZ, Deloitte Top 200 winners announced, and Mike Burrell speaks on the 2022 NZ Economics Forum.
Risky business: How to help your Board manage climate risk
SBC’s Leadership Manager Jay Crangle and Head of Climate Kate Wilson Butler share their top takeaways following a pilot workshop on how sustainability leads can effectively engage Boards on climate.
Remembering Peter Neilson
Following the recent death of Peter Neilson, former Chief Executive of the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, SBC spoke to Sir Stephen Tindall and Nick Main to reflect on the contribution Peter made during his time as CEO.
Pānui News – Feb 24
In this week’s Pānui, we remember Peter Neilson, Mike talks to Stuff on the benefits of green transport, and the Government announces the latest funding round for the Low Emissions Transport Fund.