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Business sustainability efforts still falling short of consumer expectations, says new research
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) reveals Kiwi consumers believe business action is falling short of business responsibility, both in terms of climate change and environmental issues and community and social challenges. The...
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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 takeaways from the WBCSD Global Network Partner meeting, the CCBC...
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2024 Better Futures: 3 opportunities for business to harness
Jay Crangle, Head of ESG On 22 March, Kantar and SBC launched the 15th edition of the Better Futures Report, which tracks consumer perspectives on environmental and social issues over time. The results of this year’s report revealed an ever-growing group of...
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Pānui News – February 18
In this week’s Pānui, The Warehouse Group helps Emirates Team NZ to become carbonzero certified, Hiringa Energy is turning Auckland’s bus fleet green, and Contact Energy confirms the Tuahara geothermal power station.
Pānui News – February 11
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell covers how to engage on the CCC advice, Lion is carbon zero, and Flick Electric has joined CoGo.
Pānui News – February 04
In this week’s Pānui, we welcome the Climate Change Commission’s draft advice, Meridian, Trees That Count and Manaaki Whenua mark World Wetlands Day, and we welcome three new team members.
Business leaders set to engage on landmark climate report
SBC and the Climate Leaders Coalition have welcomed the independent Climate Change Commission’s first package of draft advice to Government, ahead of a six-week public consultation.
Pānui News – January 28
In this week’s Pānui, 2021 will be a defining year for Covid and climate action, NZTE has lessons for impact from Te Ao Māori, and Unilever commits to raising up people and communities.
Pānui News – January 21
In this week’s Pānui, we want to hear from sustainability professionals about your work, don’t forget to register for our Welcome Back event, and South Auckland goes electric.
2021 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Sustainable Business Network (SBN) have kicked off their second annual survey on the sustainability profession and are inviting eligible participants to take part.
Pānui News – January 14
Welcome to 2021. In this week’s Pānui, former chair Alistair Davis is honoured for his sustainability work, and we’re not scared of the future of work.
Pānui News – December 17
For our final edition of Panui for 2020, SBC executive director Mike Burrell signs off with some highlights.
Pānui News – December 10
In this week’s Pānui, Toyota backs a feebate scheme and new insights are shared into ESG reporting.
Business leaders welcome public sectors acceleration to zero carbon
The Sustainable Busines Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the Government’s announcement to accelerate the public sector’s race to zero carbon within the next five years
Pānui News – December 3
In this week’s Pānui, Covid-19 has sparked more sustainability conversations, Unilever launch the Leftover Lunch Truck, and Christchurch Airport is recognised for carbon reduction.