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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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Pānui news – 20 April
In this edition of Pānui, Mike Burrell gives a video update discussing our upcoming pre-election briefing paper and more, SBC Talks Tools with Unravel Carbon, Jay Crangle has returned from parental...
Pānui news – 13 April
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Ministry for the Environment releases 'Our freshwater 2023', AIA releases a new report about the environment and our health, the Climate Change Commission...
Pānui news – 6 April
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share a new piece of work we're doing with Deloitte to strengthen the S in ESG, the SBC member-led agriculture joint venture makes its first investment, we share...
It’s time we strengthen the ‘S’ in ESG
By Robert Perry (Manager Thriving People) We’re all familiar with Aotearoa New Zealand’s net zero 2050 goal – but what is the equivalent ‘goal’ for social sustainability? Is there one,...
Pānui news – 30 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, registrations open for the Climate Change & Business Conference, we share the Better Futures 2023 Report, we get an update on nature from Chapman Tripp, the...
Cost of living #1 concern for Kiwis – concern about climate remains stable but commitment to living sustainably drops
New research confirms the rising cost of living is putting increasing pressure on New Zealanders, with commitment to sustainable living taking a backseat. 72% of respondents to Kantar’s 2023...
Pānui news – 23 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, the latest IPCC report is released, SBC Talks Tools with thinkstep-anz, Rob shares his thoughts on mental wellbeing at work, we share Mike's recent interview with...
Making sense of mental wellbeing at work – thoughts from Robert Perry
SBC recently hosted a Spotlight Series webinar which started a very important conversation around demystifying mental wellbeing at work and shared practical insights, tools and actions leaders...
Pānui news – 16 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, Mike gives an update on SBC's upcoming Climate work, SBC members win big at the HRNZ awards, we share Mike's BusinessDesk interview on the importance of mitigation,...
Pānui news – 9 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our refreshed strategy which was launched at the Welcome Back event, we announce the appointment of Antonia Burbidge as SBC's Head of Climate and...
Pushing the sustainability ceiling: Celebrating the women on SBC’s Advisory Board
International Women’s Day (8 March) is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn from the inspiring wāhine in our lives – and we at SBC don’t have to look far to find fantastic examples of female...
Pānui news – 2 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, we introduce the new THRIVE Future of Work ecosystem, SBC members give their thoughts on how New Zealand can bounce back from the storms, 3R Group calls for...