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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 – May 21
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell looks at sustainability in the recovery package, and Nikki Wright reflects on what Covid-19 means for sustainability and corporate reputation.
Guest Blog: Sustainability movement will survive Covid-19
Nikki Wright, Wright Communications looks at the implications for sustainability from the latest Corporate Reputation Index.
Response and Recovery Fund an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future
We welcome the Government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget.
Pānui News – May 14
In this week’s Pānui, SkyCity launches two new partnerships, and Synlait responds to the challenges of milk processing during a pandemic.
Guest Blog: Sustainability Leadership Programme 2020 – adapting to virtual
Andrea Thompson from Catapult talks about creating magic in the zoom at this month’s SLP workshop
Pānui News – May 07
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell has an update on SBC strategy, we profile Toitū Envirocare, and Jay Crangle looks at what will be important to New Zealanders during the recovery.
An unexpected crystal ball: Good Life 2.0 Playbook
Jay Crangle caught up with SBC alumna Alison Herft this week to talk lockdown living and what consumers might be looking for post-Covid-19.
Business responses by sector
Member stories by sector - Covid-19We are sharing stories about our members’ initiatives in these challenging times. Send your stories to [email protected] 3...
Pānui News – Apr 30
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about members innovating for Level 3, we hear how members are helping NZ, and Rob Perry looks at how Ports of Auckland is adapting for the Future of Work now it has arrived.
Navigating new ways of working in the recovery
Diane Edwards shared some insights from Ports of Auckland’s journey with Robert Perry to shed some light on what’s likely to happen next and how business can prepare.
Pānui News – Apr 23
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about member opportunities to shape our new strategy, members show their gratitude to their essential workers, and Westpac New Zealand supports mental well-being for NZers.
Leading out from inside our bubbles
How do we forge a pathway towards sustainable, resilient, regenerative development that delivers positive impacts for people, planet and prosperity? Robert Perry reflects on the opportunity for us to show our collective leadership as businesses.