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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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Water quality leads rising environmental concerns for Kiwis
Water, plastic waste and climate action are the emerging hot topics to come out of the latest Better Futures report released by Sustainable Business Council Member, Colmar Brunton, this week.
Kiwis say not enough being done to keep NZ safe and healthy
Almost 90% of Kiwis are worried that not enough is being done to keep New Zealand safe and healthy according to new research by Sustainable Business Council member Colmar Brunton.
Pānui News – Jan 18
In this week’s Pānui, we feature Blackrock’s letter to CEOs about contributing to society, and a great story about Te Reo Māori engaging staff and customers at The Warehouse
Pānui (newsletter) – Jan 12th
Tau Hou hari! In this week’s Pānui, read about how Ports of Auckland has helped protect whales in Hauraki Gulf, and Auckland’s low-carbon plan.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 21
Meri Kirihimete! In this week’s super-short Pānui, read about how the technologies developed by SBC member businesses Aeroqual and Chilltainers put human and societal wellbeing right beside profits. And we welcome the proposal to develop a climate commission and Zero Carbon Act.
Sustainable Business Council welcomes Zero Carbon Act
The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the announcement of a robust process to develop the Zero Carbon Act and establish a climate commission.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 14
In this week’s update, we feature the new PACE website to help your business reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and some Kiwi companies contributing to SDG #9 on decent work and economic growth.
Businesses take action on climate change: the time for economic opportunity is now!
The Platform for Action on Climate and Emissions aims to support and inspire businesses to tackle climate change and reduce their emissions, providing information and resources on how to measure, set targets and make savings.
Why climate change could be the biggest driver of innovation since World War II
Climate change is arguably the single greatest issue facing society today, but too much focus is being put on the likely challenges and costs.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 7
In this week’s update, we feature views on climate change as a business opportunity, Deloitte’s Top 10 Maori organisations, and Westpac’s research into responsible investment and women in leadership.
The buzz in Bonn: How global action on climate change is playing out in NZ
One trend emerging as a result of action on climate change is in supply chain management; a growing number of Kiwi companies are looking for suppliers that will help them reduce their emissions, or operate in a more sustainable way.
Climate Change means big disruption, big opportunities
Executive Director Abbie Reynolds talks to TVNZ’s Breakfast about the SBC submission to the Productivity Commission on the transition to a low emissions economy. She says climate change could be the greatest economic disruption in our lifetimes and the largest driver of innovation since World War Two.