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Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy
New Zealand could boost its economy by more than $22 billion per year by 2035, while strengthening productivity, energy security, and long-term resilience, according to a major new business-led report released today.
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Pānui news – 16 April
In this edition of Pānui, we highlight LION’s $7.2m project at Speight’s Brewery, MfE and Stats NZ recently released their Freshwater 2026 report, and a new article from Institute of Directors unpack’s insights from the SBC/CLC Driving Sustainable Growth report. We...
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London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations.
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Pānui news – 21 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover our MfE launching The Māori Climate Platform, Quadrent and Purpose Capital's JV, Tower expanding their risk-based pricing, SBC members winning at the NZ Energy...
Pānui news – 14 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover our Annual Council Meeting and Executive Breakfast, the launch of our Snapshot Report, DLA Piper's thoughts on the ICJ Climate Change Advisory opinion, Plant and...
Pānui news – 7 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover the Christchurch International Airports Kōwhai park solar farm, Z Energy on SAF, Episode 8 of the Sustainability Superstars Podcast, CCBC25, our new member...
Pānui news – 31 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover the Emissions Reduction Monitoring Report release, exploring IDGs at Beca, Toitū highlighting climate certified businesses, the Sustainability Leadership Programme...
Pānui news – 24 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover COP30 overflow badge applications opening, the ICJ says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions and protect the climate, $265 million private capital...
Exploring inner development at Beca: A leadership lens on sustainable impact
Beca’s Chief Sustainability Officer Sanchia Jacobs reflects on the importance of exploring inner development for sustainable impact in leadership in this guest blog
Pānui news – 17 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover Labour drafting new modern slavery legislation, Corporate Responsibility in Supply Chains, an op-ed from Suncorp on buyers being aware of climate risk, Fonterra's...
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...
Pānui news – 3 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover the 5th episode of our Sustainability Superstars Podcast, GRI's updated standards, Generate Zero's thoughts on sustainability and AI, KiwiRail and WSP harnessing...
Pānui news – 26 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...
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.
Pānui news – 19 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover Toyota and Air New Zealand scoring in the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index, a NIWA-led study finding New Zealand’s native forests absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2)...