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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 – 19 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover the release of the Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals 2025 report, WBCSD's 2025 Business Breakthrough Barometer survey, Toitū Enivorcare's op-ed on carbon offsetting, 3R and Toyota collaborating on bumper...
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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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Lack of capability training remains a significant barrier for sustainability professionals
New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them...
Pānui news – 22 June
In this week's Pānui, we share our joint response to the Climate Change Commission's draft ERP 2 advice, Mike contributes to an article with EECA, we share two job opportunities with SBC and CLC,...
Pānui news – 15 June
In this edition of Pānui, we read articles and op eds from leaders at Toyota, Ethical Investing NZ, Chapman Tripp, Wright Communications, BNZ and ANZ, the Centre for Climate Action JV rebrands and...
Pānui news – 8 June
In this week's Pānui, we share the CCBC programme and announce Westpac and MfE as Foundation sponsors, we share Rob's article in the HRNZ magazine, All Heart NZ launches innovative mattress...
15th Climate Change & Business Conference to focus on delivering Net Zero
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are again joining forces with the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) to deliver the country’s leading and longest running...
Pānui news – 25 May
In this week's Pānui, New Zealand Steel announces the country's biggest emissions reduction project, SBC Talks Tools with Generate Zero, Māori frameworks are needed to recloak the whenua (Manaaki...
SBC welcomes significant announcement to reduce emissions
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel factory.
Pānui news – 18 May
In this week's Pānui, Mike Burrell offers his reflections on the WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting via a video Q&A, Government announces Budget 2023, Counties Energy launches into emissions...
Pānui news – 11 May
In this week's Pānui, Mike Burrell speaks about his time at the WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting, SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriot shares his thoughts on just transitions, energy companies come...
Pānui news – 4 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, all coal boilers will be removed from NZ hospitals by 2025, IAG releases its May 2023 Wild Weather Tracker report, we read an opinion piece from BusinessNZ Chief...
Pānui news – 27 April
In this week's Pānui, we share our pre-election policy priorities, the Climate Change Commission releases its draft advice for the second Emissions Reduction plan (2026-2030), the Government commits...
Business leaders outline election priorities to drive climate action
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have laid out their joint climate policy priorities for political parties to consider as they gear up for October’s General...