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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 – 10 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover Westpac supporting Auckland Council with a Sustainability-Linked Bond, MfE releasing an independent climate adaption report, ASB and Cogo launching an online energy calculator, Mercury signing a long-term PPA with Visy, The Lever Room...
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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 – Sept 9
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from DB Breweries and Power Pause about supporting people experiencing menopause, we welcome Fisher & Paykel Appliances, and Waste Management launches its 2020 Sustainability Report.
Pānui News – Sept 2
In this week’s Pānui, we find out if NZ is ready to roll on the SDGs, we welcome EnviroNZ, and we’re seeking feedback from CFOs on their role in managing climate risk.
Pānui News – August 26
In this week’s Pānui, Lorde’s new album is zero carbon as well as Solar Power, we’ve got some essential Covid reading, and we spoke with Chorus (pre-lockdown) about its award-winning programmes to support employee wellbeing.
Pānui News – August 19
In this week’s Pānui, we publish our Annul Snapshot, we welcome DLA Piper, and SBC members are recognised for their reporting achievements.
Pānui News – August 12
In this week’s Pānui, IPCC report released, Naylor Love divert construction waste from landfill, and Countdown opens Auckland’s first Green Star supermarket.
Pānui News – August 5
In this week’s Pānui, Christchurch Airport lead an international conversation, Genesis adds a new wind farm, and Ports of Auckland gets Japanese investment in hydrogen.
Pānui News – July 29
In this week’s Pānui, Z Energy’s Rainbow Employee Network, Fonterra and ANZCO announce they are leaving coal behind, and LIC discusses breeding more sustainable cows
Pānui News – July 22
In this week’s Pānui, Contact and Meridian want to develop the world’s greenest hydrogen plant, Stuff’s new video series Hot Air Sucks!, and Nespresso takes the most sustainable coffee company award.
Pānui News – July 15
In this week’s Pānui, how Silver Fern Farms will become the world’s most sustainable meat company, TIA takes ownership in sustainable tourism pilot programme, and ESP wins Service Provider of the Year.
Pānui News – July 8
In this week’s Pānui, no more coal for Silver Fern farms, a new report on the power potential of organic waste, and going green with Ecostore
Pānui News – July 1
In this week’s Pānui, SBC and SkyCity discuss getting inspired in the diversity space, an interview on Ports of Auckland’s sustainability journey, and Colmar Brunton integrates with Kantar.
Pānui News – June 24
In this week’s Pānui, Countdown opens its greenest store ever, check out Stuff’s email course on sustainability, and read a great Q&A from Toitu