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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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New Executive Director for SBC
We’re very excited to announce Abbie Reynolds as the Sustainable Business Council’s new Executive Director.

The Paris Agreement
The climate change agreement reached in Paris has been hailed as a breakthrough that signals a strong will globally to address climate change. Here’s a quick summary of the Paris Agreement and what it means for business.

World Forum on Natural Capital
SBC Executive Director Penny Nelson recently attended the World Forum on Natural Capital in Edinburgh last month. The Forum brought together leading thinkers on how business and the natural environment interact.

SD2015 CEO Forum
SBC’s Belinda vanEyndhoven attended Sustainable Business Australia’s SD2015 CEO Forum on Friday 13th November. The mood of business in the room was one of cautious optimism.

Business Brief on Climate Change
The Sustainable Business Council and Major Companies Group have released a Business Brief on Climate Change which sets out where businesses want to lead on climate change through to 2020.

BusinessNZ goes carbon neutral
BusinessNZ has been certified as carbon neutral by carboNZero.

Momentum building on climate change
Momentum is building in the run-up to Paris and business is now more engaged in climate discussions than ever before.

More information will improve business decisions
SBC welcomes the latest state of the environment report

Business to boost ecosystem health
The Sustainable Business Council has today signed a three year partnership with the Department of Conservation that aims to get more businesses understanding, managing and improving their impact on nature.

Business’ role in meeting UN global goals
New Zealand has adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

NBR Special Report: Eco Business – Sustainability
The Sustainable Business Council features in this week’s NBR Eco Business Special on business collaboration.

Sustainable Business Council appoints new Chair
The Sustainable Business Council is pleased to announce Toyota New Zealand Chief Executive Alistair Davis has been appointed SBC’s new Chair.