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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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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 – November 26
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.
Climate top of agenda for sustainable businesses
We have learned from Covid that by working together we could bend the curve. Now it’s time for us to work together to bend another curve – New Zealand emissions.
Pānui News – November 19
In this week’s Pānui, Mike sits down with one of our new board members, Steinlager goes carbon zero and representation is key for Countdown sustainability goals.
Pānui News – November 12
In this week’s Pānui, Mondelēz New Zealand is working to protect the Hochstetter’s frog, SBC is in strong voice at the Climate Change and Business Conference, and Vero Insurance and Good Shepherd NZ are making insurance more accessible.
Pānui News – November 05
In this week’s Pānui, we share tips on getting the most out of SBC communications channels, Toitū Envirocare helps small businesses and supply chains assess their emissions, and Countdown asks customers to love The Odd Bunch.
Guest Blog: Sustainability Reporting: a worthy endeavour
Sustainability reporting can be daunting for smaller organisations. thinkstep-anz share their reporting journey to help others on the path to success.
Pānui News – October 29
In this week’s Pānui, thinkstep-anz share their reporting journey, we report back from the DB sustainability showcase, and Kiwibank is named as New Zealand’s most sustainable bank.
Brewing a better New Zealand
SBC’s new ‘showcase’ series for members launched with an inspirational session with DB’s Managing Director, Peter Simons, and Sustainability Manager, Rosie Cotter.
Pānui News – October 22
This week SBC and CLC launched a briefing outlining 26 key climate priorities for the incoming Government. They will continue to work closely with all political parties to ensure climate policies stick, and with the public and private sectors to accelerate climate action.
Business leaders set out 26 recommendations for climate action
In a briefing released today, 150 business leaders are urging the incoming Government to work in partnership with business to build momentum towards achieving New Zealand’s zero carbon goal.
Pānui News – October 15
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell and Mike Bennetts talk climate action for Stuff and RNZ, WSP looks at designing out loneliness, and Z Energy and Trees That Count plant trees of welcome.