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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 – July 02
In this week’s Pānui, L’Oréal launches its new sustainability program, Synlait is now a B Corp, and thinkstep-anz looks at whether recycling is always the best environmental choice.
Pānui News – June 25
In this week’s Pānui, we look at what’s inside The Forever Project, Unilever raises the bar on climate and nature goals, and Westpac are lending CoGo a hand to help Kiwis track our carbon footprint.
Future-focused port investment a winner
New Zealand is set to benefit from New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) move to support projects that will cut emissions at Wellington’s CentrePort.
Pānui News – June 18
In this week’s Pānui, Pravin Sawmy delves into the Member Review process, Auckland Council and Proxima talk future-fitness and Wright Communications is recognised for excellent in communications.
Guest Blog: Getting Future Fit after Covid-19
Now that we’re getting off the couch after Covid-19, it’s time to get your business fit for the future. But what tool to use?
Pānui News – June 11
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our Member Review report, looking at how our members are reporting on sustainability as well as putting it into practice.
Preparing for “the new normal”
As we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, Robert Perry looks at how our members are getting ready for “the new normal”.
Supporting our members during Covid-19
We will be running a series of articles on practical ways to lead, adapt and build resilience during these uncertain times, while staying connected – at a distance.
Pānui News – June 4
In this week’s Pānui, Beca bring some fresh thinking to how we can decarbonise for a prosperous New Zealand, and we welcome shared business principles aimed at putting people first.
Pānui News – May 28
In this week’s Pānui, we hear about the upcoming VisionWeek web summit and the online launch of the Malaysian Chapter of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Guest Blog: Insights into sustainability professionals
The findings of New Zealand’s first survey into sustainability professionals were launched today in a collaboration between Oxygen Consulting, Sustainable Business Council, Sustainable Business Network and AUT University. Sarah Holden, author of the report, and Director of Oxygen Consulting, shares some of most interesting findings with us.
It’s the climate for the sustainability professional
This joint report provides in-depth insights into the rapidly evolving roles of sustainability professionals within New Zealand organisations.